...just my thoughts, personally.

Well, Ryan's been away this weekend on a business trip so tonight I decided to pamper myself a little. I can't remember the last time I had a relaxing, quiet evening to myself. Once I got home from work today I drew a hot bath complete with bubbles, candles, and bath salts. After that I wrapped up in a comfy bath robe, made the white hot chocolate I got in my stocking this year, and am about to curl up in bed with a book. The first in the series A Song Of Ice And Fire, I haven't read them in years and I'm looking forward to the familiarity of an old friend. I must also add that it is one of the greatest series ever written. If you haven't read them yet, go buy them. Right now.

Anyways....yes. Looking forward to comfort. I've got the curtains open in the bedroom window so I can look at the snow outside and feel even more warm and comfortable, tucked into bed with my book and hot chocolate. I'll actually get a good sleep tonight...I don't have to work tomorrow. I'm excited beyond words. This is the first time in ages I haven't just come home and gone to my computer....well, obviously I'm on it right now because I'm posting this, but I haven't been on it at all today. I don't even feel like staying on it, I just want to go read in bed all night...

Bliss!

So, really exciting news!

I found out that the new girl we hired at work, Simone, does tattooing. She's 3 months away from being professional, and she plans on opening up her own piercing/tattoo place someday. Anyways, I've always had an interest in tattoos, and a lot of people said I should go into it. But I never knew how to get started or anything, or if I'd be any good. I asked her some questions about it and she told me to bring in some samples of my artwork. So today I brought in my sketchbook of doodles and she really liked my style. She said my work was awesome and that she'd love to take me on as her apprentice. =O! I'm just...really excited. I never thought I'd get an opportunity like this. After christmas is over we're going to go out for coffee and talk about it more. She's got all these extra supplies like the tattooing needle and ink and everything, and she'll even give me lessons (hee, we start out by practicing on lemons and oranges xD).

I know my art needs some work, I haven't had time to just sit down and practice for ages. But if I really start practicing I think I can sharpen my skills up to be good enough for tattoos. At least I already have a bit of my own style, I just need to perfect it more.

If I manage to become good at this I might be looking into a future career in tattooing!!! How freaking awesome would that be, it's so perfect! I get to draw and hurt people at the same time. xD She said she could also teach me piercing.

Gah, I'm all happy today because of that. Nothing's ever seemed to work out for me like this before, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. ^^

Stolen from Shauna. ;D Go into your music player and hit random. Then put the songs in the order you get them (and no cheating!)

If My Life Were A Movie

Opening Credit: Mortiis - Across the World of Wonders (I doubt anyone else has this song...but it actually works really well! xD It's all instrumental and cool)
Waking Up: Mushroomhead - The Dream Is Over (kinda creepy how well that one works too, as you can see by the title)
First Day at School: Disturbed - Conflict (hahaha...here's some lyrics for ya "You are, enemy. You are my hated enemy.")
Falling in Love: Bella Morte - Soma (aww, it's a pretty song!)
Fight Song: Combichrist - Get Your Body Beat (hell's yeah....that's a kick ass fighting song)
Breaking Up: 3 Inches of Blood - Destroy the Orcs (hahahaha)
Prom *cough* Grad: Korn - Dead Bodies Everywhere (xD)
Life's OK: Razed In Black - Blush
Mental Breakdown: Devildriver - Swinging the Dead (heh...sweet)
Driving: Type O Negative - Everything Dies (hmm...maybe a sign I shouldn't start driving? xP)
Flashback: NIN - Head Like A Hole (I think it kinda works)
Getting Back Together: Marilyn Manson - Tainted Love (hehe)
Wedding:Dimmu Borgir - Puritania (wow, kick ass wedding song...that's like harcore death metal xD)
Birth of Child: Slipknot - My Plague (good...I don't want a kid)
Final Battle: In Flames - Take This Life (oooh..nifty)
Death Scene: Apocalyptica - Nothing Else Matters
Funeral Song: Rob Zombie - Living Dead Girl (haha, awesome)

So...this whole winter thing isn't working out for me very well. We have a mutual hatred of each other I believe.

Friday night the busses were all running late thanks to the icy roads, so I was just standing out in -40 degree weather for over a half hour. By the time I got back into town I'd missed the bus that takes me back to the apartment, so I had to walk. Even though I had so many layers on the cold just bit right through them and froze me to the bone. I couldn't move my toes at all by the time I got home, and my legs had actually taken on a blueish hue.

Saturday morning as I leave for work, the stairs outside were coated in so much ice that you couldn't even see it. So naturally as I'm going down them I slip, bang my head on the railing, and fuck my ankle up pretty badly.

Now it's Monday and my ankle's all purple and bruised looking, and it still hurts. I was sure that it would be fine by today but it's not, so I have to miss work again. I think I'm going to try to see a doctor today. Ugh...what a pain in the ass. I'm not missing another day of work because of this stupid thing, I'll hobble in tomorrow if I have to, but I want to make sure it's not broken or anything. =/

Stolen from Sydney...take a stab at it! Even if you don't know me that well, it's just for fun. ^^

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I'm sick and lazy so I'm just doing a few more quizzes today. =P

Your Personality Profile

You are elegant, withdrawn, and brilliant. Your mind is a weapon, able to solve any puzzle. You are also great at poking holes in arguments and common beliefs. For you, comfort and calm are very important. You tend to thrive on your own and shrug off most affection. You prefer to protect your emotions and stay strong.

Your Birthdate: February 11

Spiritual and thoughtful, you tend to take a step back from the world. You're very sensitive to what's going on around you, yet you remain calm. Although you are brilliant, it may take you a while to find your niche. Your creativity is supreme, but it sometimes makes it hard for you to get things done. Your strength: Your inner peace Your weakness: You get stuck in the clouds Your power color: Emerald Your power symbol: Leaf Your power month: November

You Are Lightning

Beautiful yet dangerous People will stop and watch you when you appear Even though you're capable of random violence You are best known for: your power Your dominant state: performing

I blame Sydney. xD

Your Eyes Should Be Green

Your eyes reflect: Striking attractiveness and danger What's hidden behind your eyes: A vivid inner world

What Color Should Your Eyes Be?

You Are a Dragon

You are very charismatic and incredibly popular. People are drawn to your energy, but you are a very difficult person to get to know. You are very active - you are usually hard at work or play. You enjoy drama, and you enjoy anything unusual or eccentric.

What Mythological Creature Are You?

Your Hidden Talent

You are a great communicator. You have a real way with words. You're never at a loss to explain what you mean or how you feel. People find it easy to empathize with you, no matter what your situation. When you're up, you make everyone happy. But when you're down, everyone suffers.

What's Your Hidden Talent?

You Are a Blue Flower

A blue flower tends to represent peace, openness, and balance. At times, you are very delicate like a cornflower. And at other times, you are wise like an iris. And more than you wish, you're a little cold, like a blue hydrangea.

What Color Flower Are You?

You Are 48% Abnormal

You are at medium risk for being a psychopath. It is somewhat likely that you have no soul. You are at medium risk for having a borderline personality. It is somewhat likely that you are a chaotic mess. You are at low risk for having a narcissistic personality. It is unlikely that you are in love with your own reflection. You are at high risk for having a social phobia. It is very likely that you feel most comfortable in your mom's basement. You are at medium risk for obsessive compulsive disorder. It is somewhat likely that you are addicted to hand sanitizer.

How Abnormal Are You?

You Are a Seeker Soul

You are on a quest for knowledge and life challenges. You love to be curious and ask a ton of questions. Since you know so much, you make for an interesting conversationalist. Mentally alert, you can outwit almost anyone (and have fun doing it!). Very introspective, you can be silently critical of others. And your quiet nature makes it difficult for people to get to know you. You see yourself as a philosopher, and you take everything philosophically. Your main talent is expressing and communicating ideas. Souls you are most compatible with: Hunter Soul and Visionary Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

Your Job Dissatisfaction Level is 16%

Sure, no job is perfect - but yours is pretty close. You're resepcted by your co-workers and boss. Plus, you usually get credit for your succcesses. Don't quit, unless you know you've got something better lined up.

Should You Quit Your Job?

Owwwwwwwww...

I think I'm going to die.

And I have to go to work.

Stolen from Ziggy =3

You went trick or treating as DEATH.
DavyJones gave you AFishBiscuit.
MrNorrell gave you ACordialCherry.
RegShoe gave you TheSignOfIron.
Jesus gave you ASweatyGymsock.
You had a rotten time until DoctorManhattan taught you the Numbers.

What's Your Trick-or-Treat Haul?
Shiver My Timber--A Pirate RPG