One of the most entertaining things about starting any new job is how many different names I get called called during the course of any given week. I’ve been called “Carmen,” “Karsten,” “Candice,” and “Carmel.” I was identified in today’s meeting minutes as “Karen.” And, of course, most days I’m just, “The Writer.” Man, I […]
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I finally broke down yesterday and went to the pharmacy to pick up a couple more bottles of insulin. I’ve been using the ones I have now since, well, Spain, and a bottle of insulin is only actually “good” for about 30 days after you open it. Yes, I’ve been using my insulin two months
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$5700.00The Cadaver Calculator – Find out how much your body is worth Man, I’m never going to break even!
But I Have 15K in Credit Card Debt! Read More »
OK, the rest of Ohio isn’t nearly as depressing as Dayton. Maybe Dayton just isn’t my kind of town. I’m thinking it’s the whole “few to no jobs” and “what jobs there are pay crap” thing. But honestly, Columbus just has a far better feel. And I’m *sure* it’s not just because it’s packed with
Sweet holy mother of gawd, how does Straczynski write this crap with a straight face? EDIT: OMG he was a staff writer for Shee-ra Princess of Power! OMG! OMG! I think I have a secret fear that after a decade or two of writing with complete abandon, without being critiqued by friends and fellow writers
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Dear self, The Nyx books ARE NOT EPIC FANTASY. This means that you CANNOT WRITE A FUCKING PROLOGUE FOR BLACK DESERT. That is all, thnx. EDIT LATER: I’ve just realized that Black Desert really is THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK of the series. I can’t tell you how happy this makes me. I promise, tho –
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Fat Rant. (and, just for shits and giggles, she has a funny little nerd-girl timetraveling video, too)
And I Go Swimming…. In a Swimsuit! Read More »
I was so proud of myself last week! Hardly sore at all after class! I mean, after two days of not being able to walk after my first MA class, the fact that I could get around without much soreness after my second class felt great! And then I had that third class, where we
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