O c T o B e r

   Personally, my most favorite month out of the year has had so many wonderful things in store, and wait... there's still so much more! 


One of those things was having my coherts return to the comfort of their home. This was especially great because a few times while they were gone I let my mind wander a bit too far... leading to spouts of paran--- whoa I just got light headed... okay... paranoia before bedtime.
I also began to feel regret over the incident that happened where I used to work, and kept fantasizing about how I could've done things differently to stop him. 

Their being home again has put me at much more ease. Also I'm buying my own gun :D
However in the mean time Flick has been coaching me on how to handle a hang gun properly. It's safe to say that I have pretty much mastered it-- at least one of the models he had me learning on. The second one was too big for my little hands. I like the black one much better. Everything in my room became a memory of the masked gunmans face, and it pushed me to want to get the aiming and everything else perfect. 

Aside from the joys of gun handling, October has been nothing short of wonderful.
Pumpkin & Caramel Apple everything, Halloween decorations, Hocus Pocus, Pumpkin scented candles and body cream (my favorites), and Halloween Time in Disneyland. ^_^

Also, I got to meet Glitch! 
He is one of the newest members of Psyclon Nine, but not new to me. I've known him for a few years now, and I guess we just fell out of touch at some point. While browsing one of my old online journals I ran into a conversation between him in myself back in 08. It was hilarious, and I just had to tell him about it. 

The way I first ran into him was also really funny. I got home from work and found him sleeping on our couch. Probably one of the cutest things ever. So of course I took a bunch of pictures. Sadly, I'll only show this one. Don't worry, it's just as cute.

 

 Mr. Glitchy Goo Kitty Head.

He's such a silly.

Also this.

I love them so much. I'd get them all ever, but that'd be irresponsible. 

Doesn't mean I won't make that a goal though. 

Doesn't mean I will.

Doesn't mean anything.

But... just sayin.

I love them.

I also made some new Halloween charms that are for sale on my Etsy! 

They will NOT be replicated, so they're strictly one of a kind. 

The boney little cutey is Skellythu, and that's Wumpkin beneath him.

 

This is Booghz.

Booghz is probably my favorite one. He looks so.... just.... really sad. lol.

I wish he was real so I could give him better stitching... with my heart. I LOVE YOU BOOGHZ.

PLEASE DON'T BE SAD.

Aaaaand I also made two more of the tentacle cupcakes.

"Wicked" and "Candy Corn"

They look neat with the lights out. Glow in the Dark, you see. 

At least... Booghz, Skellythu, and Wicked. 

 You can see pictures of that heeeeere as well!

I saw a video a few weeks back that made me fall in love with yet another fantasy character brought to life by a performer. This time it was Jack Skellington! But not just from the film. The Jack Skellington at Disneyland!! I can't tell you how many videos of him I watched, gauging how well each actor had him down, and was determined to meet him so that I can fan girl all over him and just be really happy. 

Admittedly there are 3 other men in the world that inadvertently summon the fan girl in me.

1. Harley's Joker
2. D Piddy
3. Jay Gordon

The 4th is a specific Jack Skellington actor at Disneyland. I'm not afraid to admit it. Nope. 
I have been very fortunate to have met them all, and gotten pictures with them. BUT Jack Skellington has full on conversations with people and acts just like Jack in the movie with his little flourishes and the way he walks and speaks with such a charismatic mmpf that it's just like *asplodes*

But there's a thing to it... there are different actors who play him. There's good, meh, and OMFG JACK IS THAT REALLY YOU HUG ME RIGHT NOW. I'm just sayin

But I'll get to that soon. I need to calm down.

 Lauren and I went to Disneyland during the Halloween season and let me just tell you how absolutely wonderful and spectacular and amazing and just AGH it was. I've never been there during October, and was simply blown away by the way they decorated it all. It was unreal. Escapism at its finest. 

But first... coffee.

On the way there Lauren pulled a mom and called Disneyland to ask them if Jack would be there because her friend is a big fan and really excited to see him. Of course I naturally expected him not to be, because that would be perfect, and no. BUT THEY SAID HE WOULD BE OMFG :DDD
But they said Sally wouldn't be with him because she had to walk Zero in the cemetery and you know, Zero doesn't wear a leash, so who knows how long that would take?! 

They told us he'd be there right at the opening of the park, and we got there about half an hour after they opened. 

 Everything was so fun and pretty and happy and ugh. Walking through those gates was so exciting!

We hauled ass to the Haunted Mansion, me hyperventilating anxiously waiting to be disappointed, when she spots him by the side gate, and and and. and. I can't breathe.
There was already a slow-moving line of people waiting to approach him and take pictures. We got in that line so hard. God, Lauren is such a supportive friend. 

 ICANTBREATHE

We eyefucked him hardcore, trying to determine if he was the most skilled actor portraying Jack in a video we saw. He sounded really good, but we kept going back and forth about it, almost grading his performance. Was it him?? I DON'T KNOW, BUT HE'S REALLY GOOD. BUT BUT BUT... 

And then... just as we got to the front of the line, 2 people ahead of us, they tell us that Jack had to go check on Sally because she was feeling a little blue...

 but that he'd be right back. (Phew!) 

Everyone figured (hoped) he just had to go pee or something. But he walked off, followed by a little girl and her mom, and almost immediately returned. 

But there was something about him that was different, and his walk.. the way he moved his hands as he spoke.. and wow he sounds amaziOH MY GOD IS THAT HIM?! IS THAT HIM?? IT SOUNDS LIKE HIM THAT'S TOTALLY HIM. LOOK LOOK HOW HE'S GESTURING. OMGLAURENTHATSHIM

Amazingly enough Lauren didn't punch me in the face to calm me down. I'm sure she wanted to. 
It was totally a different actor, and it was totally THE actor that was just mindblowingly AWESOME at playing Jack. It was as if it was really Jack. Completely unreal. 

So then it was our turn. All I honestly remember is ... screaming in my head as he greeted us. Lauren's way more socially graceful than I, so she did most of the talking. He complimented us on our attire, and asked us what we were up to for Halloween. And frankly all I did was gaze into his huge black eyes and blank out LOL. He was SO intimidating to me! Because he was really tall, and very... Jack Skellington lol. He was so skilled at portraying Jack that my brain was just done. Nope. Can't remember jack shit. haaaah. Jack. Shit. get it? heh.

Then Lauren asked if we could take some pictures. He charismatically said "why, of course!" Or at least that's what I think he said.

He told me to do this silly pose with my arms crossed across my chest. Lauren asked for another, and he took my hand and stood all gentleman-y like. I didn't know what to do and panicked. Most unflattering pictures EVER but I have them. And that's all that matters.

My face looks fat. Not having a chin sucks.

I have chipmunk cheeks. 's where I hide my nuts ^_^

That's all you get. The others are terribad. Dunno if it was my posing or just the god awful straight-on angle. But whatever. Moment captured. SEE HOW TALL HE IS!? He's not wearing platforms or anything. Just normal shoes. And my shoes add like 3 inches to my weensy 5'2 frame. eeeeeeeee ^_^
I also remember watching his mouth as he spoke to me. It was pretty frickin daunting you guys. In a good way. If that's even possible.

So Lauren asked him to do one of his laughs for us. His response was something like "ohh! my SANDY Claus laugh!" I almost burst out laughing in joy because the way he said "Sandy Claus" was so eerily perfect and exact that I just couldn't handle it. He burst out a loud, triumphant "HO HO HO!" in the confident fashion that Jack would do, and it was just... perfect. lol. 
Good Job Disney, you cast the best fucking guy to play him. My god. Phew.

Since we were at the Haunted Mansion and the line was moving super fast we decided to hop on while the goin was good. Like I said, never been here in October, so I've never seen the Nightmare Before Christmas stuff inside! 

IT WAS SO COOOOOL!!! ^_^

I took more but this was the only one that came out somewhat okay. :P 

Besides I wouldn't wanna spoil it for anyone!

After that it was time for breakfast. Or lunch. Whatever. We were by the New Orleans Quarter so since I knew exactly what I wanted to eat... we went to grab that quick by the Castle and went in search of the little restaurant/cafeteria place Lauren sought after. Sadly they were closed, and weren't going to open until later that morning. So we went off in search of someplace else, which we found, and sat our asses down for foods. It was there that Lauren tried the glorious thing that is the smoked turkey leg for the first time. 

You guys know how much I love those damn turkey legs. She got to try it and needless to say... she got one later. Ha! 

Then it was off to wander and go on rides!

 

Star Tours was amazing!!

Also, I'm really glad that these came out this way. This is probably the only way I will ever be able to show what it is for me to drive at night in the other car.

He never believed me. I would try to explain to him the rays of light all over the windshield obscuring my view of the road, and making it difficult for me to see the lanes. Those light lines.... that. It's awful driving when that shit blinds you like crazy. 

Anywho.... yeah. lol. Star Tours!!

We went on Pirates, Indiana Jones, Storybook, Star Tours, Astro Blasters, inside Sleepy Beauty's castle, Roger Rabit's car ride, and Splash Mountain! We also visited Mickey's House in Toon Town. 

I'd never visited Toon Town any of the other times I had gone, which... is actually kinda funny because it's been a couple. What a cute place!

The line for Minnie's hosue was stupid long. So we went to dig through Mickey's shit.

This is me pretending to drive a 7 series BMW on the 101 going South towards Hollywood at 11 PM in the far right lane after I just lane weaved to get there without using my turning signal once. And I'm wearing Axe body spray and gel in my hair and a fitted white tshirt. I also got my car from insurance fraud and I live in Glendale. What?

Queen of Hearts was like NOPE

Pretty much what Rotny's dreams are made of

 Aww. We saw them and I started wheezing. They were obviously headed somewhere, but are so good and patient with Disneyland patrons, and you can tell they try really hard to not ruin the experience or break the fantasy for us. I love them. If I was a little girl and came here in today's age... I'd probably lose my shit and die from Happiness reaching critical mass levels and just implode or something.

They're wonderful! 

We also saw.... Who did we see? Jack Skellington. In case you skipped it. heh. HEEEEH. HEHEHEehehehehehheheeehehe ok sorry. OH we also saw Tiana? Is that how you spell it? idfk. 

Newer Disney shit... meh. 

Minnie... Queen of Hearts, Tigger, I know we saw more... I just can't recall currently. 

It was neat. The other times I've been I think I only ever saw Tigger. And I think they avoid Bats Day lol? Or maybe not and I just didn't look well enough. 

Anywho, it was awesome. 

Sadly the park closed early (6PM) to begin the preparations for Mickey's trick or treat event, so we left as a whole bunch of new faces entered the park in full on Halloween costumes. It was pretty astounding. We wanted to go.... but it was an extra set of tickets for an extra nasty little fee, so we split. We still have other Halloween plans in the works, and I'm so excited to share them with you! It's going to be so much fun! 

Things are going really well. 

I had a meeting with my boss and my boss's boss at work about promotion stuffs. Hopefully I can prove to them that I can fulfill that role. Today I feel like I was tested a little bit. Thankfully I'm a master at not manifesting negative emotions on my face, and any stress I may have felt was totally and completely bottled! :D lol I got this!

♥ Happy Saturday! ♥

Machine

    A few days ago Lauren and I dove right into the Halloween spirit a little earlier.

It turned into all kinds of fun!

First though, I had to get my tripod. I forgot it at Vanna's place, and so one afternoon after work I was gonna go over there to pick it up. Lauren had stopped by to visit me and we game planned to also get together later that night, once I was home. Things got a little hectic and eventually I didn't get to head over there, but she said she would drop it off the next morning- woot!

Lauren was on her way here asap. This was when she told me that there was a Michael's that just opened close to where she lives, which is basically 5 minutes away. So naturally we both hauled ass over there in search of spoils and Halloween-y things!

It took some time to figure out the things we were gonna get, because we were gonna make cookies!

Michael's was open only for another hour, and we pretty much spent most of it wandering around in awe, but did pick up a few things and decided to return the next day. Following there we headed over to Vons to look for more cookie stuff, and came to the decision (finally!) on chocolate chip cookies ^_^

 These are the things I came home with. The little ramekins were so cute I couldn't not get them XD

Though I do need to find something for putting into that little jar.... in addition to the black widow venom of course! *ahem* ^_^

They also had super cute dog costumes!

We spent the rest of the evening watching Flowers in the Attic until it was bed time. 

The next morning I woke up Lauren was already awake enjoying Netflix in the living room. We got ready to leave and waited for Vanna to arrive. Once she got here she told us about someone who also got robbed but in their home. Vanna's awesome and letting them stay with her until they get situated and find another place. All these damn robberies happening everywhere.... so scary. It made me take a few extra precautions. I'm not gonna lie-- I've become more paranoid which I guess is a good thing because nothing that comes through my door uninvited will survive long enough for me to ask why they're in my home... but at the same time it's all still quite unsettling. 

Sometimes I fantasize over what I could have done different when the robber was facing his back to us. They tell us to comply, and do absolutely nothing, give them everything they ask for, but there's so much footage on youtube of robbers being surprised by the victim retaliating.... I wish I could've done something. Maybe then he wouldn't have returned and robbed them again. Thankfully I left that location, but it's scary knowing he's still on the loose, and had the balls to return. I can't imagine what it'd do to me if I had been there again. 

ANYWHO... we went to Denny's right after for some breakfast. 

Funny enough, there was a table of cops at the other side of our section. It made me feel better to see them there. There were 3 or 4, I don't remember. But... I was so thankful for them that Lauren and I went over there to greet them and thank them personally for the work that they do. It's gotta be tough... being a cop in LA. All the assholes and crazies you have to deal with on a day to day basis, imagine how that can eat away at you. I don't know how they do it, but they were all smiles and humbled when we thanked them. They said they don't get that very often, which is a shame. They put their lives on the line for us.

Of course the morons who fuck up and won't admit it hate cops, they have a reason to. But those of us who aren't sociopathic dickheads can actually appreciate their services. I hope they are well and safe. They all waved friendly goodbyes as they left. 

The hostess also seated a woman who looked like she was on something next to them. She was quiet and well behaved, like she wasn't even there ^_^ haha I loved it

Then we went back to Michael's. We found some things for much cheaper here than we did at Vons which was great. I'm all about cheap stuff, lol. 

Lauren also pointed out something that I've been wanting to get my hands on for a really, really, really long time. We left Michael's in super bright spirits, and excited to get home. I also ate boogers.

baking prep time!!

The dough was not what we were expecting, but after a few trial and errors, we finally got the shapes down right!

They were awesome! Super buttery and yummy ^_^

And then we decorated them :D

That smaller cat was actually just a random piece that was broken off. So we made it a baby kitteh!

And then....

I finally got my sewing machine. 

It was on sale, and I've never seen a machine that price at a retailer. So I had to get it. 

I couldn't believe it. And Lauren noticed it! 

It took me a little bit to get it working and threading it correctly. 

And on my first attempts, of course.... the thread jammed. 3 times.

But I have it figured out now, and did some test runs on some old t shirts that are too big for me.

I took one in already. Not so hard! The only thing now that is a little weird is counter space. It's a little challenging to sew straight with the stuff on my desk in the way of the fabric, but I'll figure something out. I kind of want to put the machine out on the table in the living room.... we'll see. I'm excited. Plushy versions of my charms are totally happening!!

Oh, also.. when one of the pipe tube things under your sink spring a hole in it... tape won't work.

THAT was fun. Thankfully the repair guy got here like 30 minutes after I called. 

I heard a faint hissing noise but ignored it, then when I went back to the kitchen decided I wanted to clean the stove, so went to grab stuff from under the sink....

and everything was soaked. And there was water pooling under everything, lol. 

Good thing I wanted to clean the stove! Which by the way is all nice and sparkley. 

Lesson learned, clean stoves people. Because ya never know when shit's pooling under your shit while you're just trying to clean your stove. :P

Also, regarding another recent news story with violence and video games, I talk about the issue in my latest IMO (In my opinion) video. Have a looksie, and tell me what you think.

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I just have to ask;
What the hell does Starcraft II
have anything to do with going back to school?


If anything wouldn't investing more time during school into SCII be a bad thing, considering how, I don't know, there are things to study for and homework assignments to complete, and that thing that you have to go to, what is it? Oh yeah, SCHOOL.





WELL KIDS, You heard it here first. Go back to school   P R E P A R E D --with a new copy of Starcraft II for all your studying needs! Now half off because FUCK our publisher needs the sales!
I mean... what?

Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, itching, loss of friends, lower grades, vomiting, weight gain, nerd rage, mom agro, furious masturbation while crying, and failing your classes. Consult your dad if any side effects occur.

Sniffles

    Sitting here alternating between cat napping has been the easiest part of overcoming this stupid flu nonsense that's taken over me. I like to make myself feel better by reminding myself how uncrappy I am that I didn't just not show up to work because of being sick. A lot of people wouldn't give a shit, and probably don't feel it's a big deal.... but I do. ... but I really shouldn't be working. Oh well.

I started watching Attack on Titan on crunchyroll. The theme song always makes me smile because the first time I heard it was on one of PDiddy's cosplay videos. Instantly that memory is triggered and lols.

Today I went home early from work. I'm a little bummed because I also got in my package from ebay, and I can't smell it. I can smell it a little bit, but barely. It's awful. Soon.

But I have been up to a few things. Fun things! ^_^
Including this super cute piece I did for someone.

It's a pea pod! ^_^

They sent me a picture of this children's toy which is a stuffed pea pod that zips up, but one of the peas was outside of the pod. 

They absolutely loved it :D

Earlier this week (I think) I went to see miss Vanna! What was meant to be a chillax day for swimming turned out to be something else that I think helped a lot with me on a bit of a more personal level. I have a lot of pride regarding a certain aspect of myself, and it was addressed, which led me to have a different perspective on things. I am very thankful to have had shared that time with her. But we did go swimming, and we even did the cinnamon challenge-- which I still need to edit... but will be posting on youtube for you. Why? I don't fucking know. I look like shit in it. sigh.

 She ordered us pizza!! It was delish. I've never had pizza with white sauce before. Note taken for future pizza things.

 Obiiiiiii! 

He's a little ball of energy but... 

He also fell asleep in my arm. Cute little cutieface!

 baby steps.

 It started to get a little cooler later in the day so we were pussies and took our sweet time getting in.

 but we did! Yay!

 :D

One of us ended up spitting the cinnamon back out. 

You'll have to wait to see who when I upload the video, lol... 

I ended up leaving her place around 10PMish. 

On my way home I texted Lauren to come over! 

We stayed up late as we normally do when she stays over. I got her into the Netflix series Orange is the New Black and we ended up watching some of it before I called it a night for me. I think she kept watching though, which is awesome. I'm glad she likes it. It's a good show. Very... bizarre kinda. Though I rarely stray away from King of the Hill and Bob's Burgers, I recommend it.

The next day we ran around and did all kinds of stuffs. Went to get coffee, then to I think the Sherman Oaks galleria. We went specifically in search of Bath and Body Works stuff. There, Lauren got a crap load of stuff, and I succumbed to getting two more candles. At least now I can say that I'll be good for a while. She got candles too. One of which was the Pumpkin Pecan Waffles. So good!!!

We also went to Sally's Beauty Supply and got hair stuff. I colored Lauren's hair the previous night a shade darker. It was more subtle than she wanted, so we went back to get something darker. And I got something too. I got this purple black stuff for aging hair. I find that color for gray hair is stronger and lasts longer than standard semi-permanents. It's black, and the purple is very faint, which is perfect. Once we headed home we layed towels everywhere and got to work while watching the rest of OiNB.

 We also got Chipotle. 

It was the most awful debate I've had with myself in a while.

We passed it on our way back here and I started whimpering like an idiot.

She asks me what's wrong and I pout out 'chipotle' 

and she goes we can go if you want!

And I go noooo I have food at home we shouldn't

and she goes no let's go!

and I go nooooo we shouldn't

and she pulls a u-turn in the middle of traffic.

NO TURNING BACK NOW.

so.

Chipotle.

The best thing about having dreadlocks is that any concern about hair damage is just not a thing. 40 volume everything? Hell yeah.

Oh. Look at what she got me at a party she was recently at

It's a little Mami Tomoe in a Kyubey suit! ISN'T IT THE CUTEST!?!? Apparently it's an exclusive item to Aniplex and she snatched one up for me! She's so cute, I love her. Lauren, I mean. I love my little Mami too, hehe. She's on my shelf with all my other things.

There are lots of gifts here, which makes it extra special. Some day I'll have to get another shelf, it's getting so full! There's so much Madoka stuff, lol. 3 of which I hand made! ^_^ eee!

Anywho...

We spent the rest of the day finishing up OiNB and chillaxing on the couch. Oh! I also got her to play Penumbra: Black Plague. She started playing it the day before. She came over for a little bit before I headed over to Vanna's, and played some more when I got back. She loves it! 

When I'm better and less contagious she's gonna come over to play more. I'm trying to convince her into getting a Steam account and Netflix, but I think she's in love with my set up. I don't blame her, it is pretty sexy.

I mean... how could you not wanna spend all your time here. Amirite? The cute stickers all over my monitors are just unbearably undeniable. Llamas and cats and pastries and shit. And bunnies. and kitty paws!

lol ok.

Lauren also surprised me with chicken soup while I was at work yesterday. Super shitty day. Someone decided not to come in, plus me being in crappy sick mode was just ugh. But she brightened my day! That girl is always full of surprises. And then when I got home I checked my email. She told me she had sent me something.

Turns out that while she was at the party, she had the voice actress for Sayaka Miki do a little thing for me to make me feel better! We both know her, her name is Sarah. She's the sweetest chick. But it was such a random and sweet, thoughtful surprise that when I heard it I busted out in joyful squees.

And then she sent me another recording of all of them saying little phrases from the show. Even Kyubey! I'm not savvy enough to put together a sound thing with an image, so just trust me when I say it's cute. :B


Thursday night one of my co-workers was having a birthday thing at his place. I felt bad that I couldn't go to the thingy at the bar the night before. I worked super early both mornings, but another co-worker of mine convinced me into going. That was the day when I really started feeling sick, and once I got home from work pretty much napped until 6ish. Woke up to a text from him and told him I wasn't feeling up to it... he didn't give up that easily lol. He came to get me around 8:45 and we headed over there.

 Birthday boy makes funny faces at me. XD

I wub him. He has such a dry sense of humor

And they played Quidditch beer pong, lol.

We stayed until 10 something, but since I was so awake from sleeping we went to Denny's for some late dinner.

He wore a puppy shirt.

He reminds me a lot of Broken Sword. from Hero. The movie. 

I always tease him about looking Asian. because he kinda does. I dunno HE'S SOMETHING.

He says he's some Philippino and white or something. No one knows.

Whatever. He's Broken Sword. 

Fucking love that movie. 

Today once I got home I made myself chicken soup and tea, and drank a shit ton of water. Started to feel a little better and then washed the windows of my car and cleaned up around the apartment. That apparently was a no no because I started getting a yucky headache and had to lay down. At which point I fell asleep and woke up even more congested again. Waaaah, when will this end!? 

Now I'm drinking mint tea. Steeped extra strong. I can't even taste it lol. It's just minty. 

Boo to working tomorrow. But hooray to a short shift!

and chinese leftovers!!! ^_^