Likely Story

Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto

Thank you for being so patient.  I know, you were all waiting with baited breath thinking, "What in the heavens is that mad woman up to these days?  Its been ages since she has polluted teh internetz with her exploits and wisdom!  Has she forgotten us, her loyal readers?"  No, Mom and Dad, I haven't. 

I have however been slammin' busy with random projects.  I have one book in pre-press and I have just finished laying out another (ed. note:  for those people not related to me, I design/edit books and stuff).  I have the potential for a few website consultations which, time permitting, will spiral into full site builds (time, incidentally, will most likely not permit).  I am officially behind in writing book reviews for two titles now.  It looks like I am unofficially catering my friend's gallery opening next weekend.  I am frantically knitting/sewing  holiday presents (which means my SKC knitting is on hold).  Also, in class, this Saturday, I am building and decorating a 4 tier wedding cake. 

But finally, and I think we all know, most importantly, I have discovered an Apple IIgs emulator for my laptop.  Oh sweet Jesus YES!!!  Today I have just beaten (with the aid of a walkthrough, yes...) TASS TIMES IN TONE TOWN.  And it's only taken me, what, 21-22 years?  Thank Christ!  That has been bugging me.  That game was the bane of my existence (when I was 9).  My cousin can attest to this.  She used to spend summers with us and she, too, rotted away her brain one summer pounding her skull against the hefty weight of the IIgs running Tass Times.  But now, who's the loser, Tass Times?  Huh?  I win, TTiTT.  You lose.  All I have to say is this:  Suck it Tass Times, there is nothing sad about my wrath. 

Ooooh.  That felt good.

Dream Zone - You're next!

On that note, here is a grainy picture of a giraffe cake.  Bon Appetit!

Much Needed Update

Well, I live.  Just barely.  We are drowning in pollen here and my defenses have finally caved in causing me to have a head weighing about 4 pounds heavier with snot than usual.  But I have been busy.  And I bring you pictures to prove it!

New TV on DVD Obsession:  Carnivale
My god, that show is awesome!  What is it with my love of cancelled tv that leaves so many loose ends?  Bring back Carnivale!  At least a Carnivale movie that ties things up a bit.  Please?

Knitting:  Hot Lava Cardi in Peace Fleece.  In progress:

Gardening:  Tomatoes!  Heirloom Pineapple and Mr. Stripey Tomatoes to be exact:

More Gardening:  The front of our house has been overhauled.  We replanted everything and filled it with loropetulum and lantanas.  The photos are weird, but you get the idea:

New Project But No New DVDs

A new project is on route and its about time. With my 2 jobs and school, there has been precious little knitting in my house as of late.  The new project?  The Hot Lava Cardi by Blue Alvarez Designs.  The yarn?  Super delicious Peace Fleece in Baikal Superior Green.  Oh so yummy!  At Job #2 I am always frezing while I'm on break so I think this will be just perfect.

Hey!  Still no new dvds!  We got nothing!  Now J want to try Lexx.  I need help!

Otherwise, I just sleep when I can and hope that just one thing will be taken off of my plate at somepoint in the future.

I Need A New TV On DVD Obsession

So, we need a new DVD obsession.  Let's face it, there is bloody little on US television now worth watching.  So J and I are working our way through worthy dvd collections.  Unfortunately, we're coming to the end of our list and aren't sure what to pick up next.   A lot of the stuff is not from the US  b/c amazon.uk + all-region player =  my best friend.  I just want good, quality comedy or sci-fi or both.  Actually, anything really.  Read below for our tastes.  I need suggestions!  HELP!

What we've seen and LOVED so far:  The IT Crowd, Father Ted, Vicar of Dibley, I'm Alan Partridge, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Firefly, Dark Angel, Little Britian, Brass Eye, Red Dwarf (yes, all of them), Wonderfalls, Strangers with Candy, The Mighty Boosh, League of Gentlemen, The Office (UK), Doctor Who (2006-present) and we're just finishing up MilleniuM.  There are others I am forgetting...

ARGH!!!  Where to next?