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17 February 2009 @ 04:08 pm
Comment to this post and I will give you 5 subjects/things I associate you with. Then post this in your LJ and elaborate on the subjects given!
Subjects selected by Eternitat
1) Dolls - I have collected dolls since I was a little girl. My grandmother, mother and aunt were all very avid doll collectors. My grandmother ran a doll show and my aunt was also a doll maker. So I was really raised in a family of doll lovers. It's also the inspiration behind my LJ username, which is the internet handle I've been using for 14 years. My favorite dolls now are BJDs. I have a Luts Ani name Isola, who I cherish dearly.
2) Psychology - I'm a psych major. I graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a BA in Psych, and I am also a Hunter Grad student in the psych department, although I am on hiatus until after the wedding. Psychology is a big part of my education and it helps me be a better writer. It's honestly not my love in life, but it's a wonderful and diverse field. I'm looking foward to getting into a school guidance counseling program.
3) EGL - I love EGL fashion. I don't own alot of EGL clothes...mostly because I am poor, but I own a few that I love very much. I've always loved dressing very girly in ribbons and lace. Maybe it's my love of dolls. I'm happy that my loved ones understand and accept this accept of me.
4) Weddings - Ah yes, my upcoming wedding. My fairy tale come to life. John truly is my happily ever after prince. He is so wonderful and I am so excited about my upcoming wedding. It's alot of work and planning, but I know its all going to be worth it. The Know(dot)com is a wonderful resource and I have been using it like crazy.
5) Renn Faires - I have started getting out of cosplay, conventions and LARPs and turning more towards Renn Faires. I still get the fun of dressing up and playing make bleieve without the hassel or the drama. It's fun to just hang out with my friends, drink mead, sing, dance and shop.
Subjects selected by Eternitat
1) Dolls - I have collected dolls since I was a little girl. My grandmother, mother and aunt were all very avid doll collectors. My grandmother ran a doll show and my aunt was also a doll maker. So I was really raised in a family of doll lovers. It's also the inspiration behind my LJ username, which is the internet handle I've been using for 14 years. My favorite dolls now are BJDs. I have a Luts Ani name Isola, who I cherish dearly.
2) Psychology - I'm a psych major. I graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a BA in Psych, and I am also a Hunter Grad student in the psych department, although I am on hiatus until after the wedding. Psychology is a big part of my education and it helps me be a better writer. It's honestly not my love in life, but it's a wonderful and diverse field. I'm looking foward to getting into a school guidance counseling program.
3) EGL - I love EGL fashion. I don't own alot of EGL clothes...mostly because I am poor, but I own a few that I love very much. I've always loved dressing very girly in ribbons and lace. Maybe it's my love of dolls. I'm happy that my loved ones understand and accept this accept of me.
4) Weddings - Ah yes, my upcoming wedding. My fairy tale come to life. John truly is my happily ever after prince. He is so wonderful and I am so excited about my upcoming wedding. It's alot of work and planning, but I know its all going to be worth it. The Know(dot)com is a wonderful resource and I have been using it like crazy.
5) Renn Faires - I have started getting out of cosplay, conventions and LARPs and turning more towards Renn Faires. I still get the fun of dressing up and playing make bleieve without the hassel or the drama. It's fun to just hang out with my friends, drink mead, sing, dance and shop.
17 February 2009 @ 02:21 pm
I stopped reading for a while, but now that I'm getting back into my writing, I really need to read more to keep up with the market.
So this weekend I picked up five new books and I'm going to start going through them.
I just finished "The Garden of Eve" by K.L. Going. It is a haunting tale for independant readers age 8-12. I loved it. It is a wonderful, magical story about dealing with grief. I think this story could really be a powerful influence on any child that has lost someone in their lives. It is uplifting and carries a magical spirit. I like how the author does not burden the reader with religion or logic. The story is whimiscal and light while dealing with such an emotional topic, which I think is a quite a challenge.
I love the hopeful message it carries. The sentiments had me teary eyed at the end.
Now, I am starting on "The Princess and The Unicorn" by Carol Huges. Seems very fitting for me.
Let's see how it goes.
So this weekend I picked up five new books and I'm going to start going through them.
I just finished "The Garden of Eve" by K.L. Going. It is a haunting tale for independant readers age 8-12. I loved it. It is a wonderful, magical story about dealing with grief. I think this story could really be a powerful influence on any child that has lost someone in their lives. It is uplifting and carries a magical spirit. I like how the author does not burden the reader with religion or logic. The story is whimiscal and light while dealing with such an emotional topic, which I think is a quite a challenge.
I love the hopeful message it carries. The sentiments had me teary eyed at the end.
Now, I am starting on "The Princess and The Unicorn" by Carol Huges. Seems very fitting for me.
Let's see how it goes.
11 February 2009 @ 12:58 pm
It is such a beautiful day out! I love days like this. Especially working in the lower west side here in Manhattan.
I went for a walk down Grove St. Birds were chirping and there was a gentle breeze n the air. It was so nice to take off the coat, scarf and gloves and just feel the wind and sunlight on my skin. I love to wander around this area on days like these. I love looking at the ivy crawling up the old brownhouses. It makes you step back in time a little bit. You don't feel like you're walking around NYC at all in this area... it feels more like Boston or Europe.
And to further my fuzzy feelings, I finished my final assignment for my writing course and when I get my manuscript back with the final feedback, I will start to send it out to publishers. Also, I went to the Feb. SCBWI lecture and it was very inspiring. I can't even explain how wonderful it feels to have my creative energy back. Lately I've been feeling so alive. So inspired. So motivated. I just feel like reading and writing and nothing else. I think if you attached a light bulb to me it would light up with the amount of energy I am feeling right now.
<3 <3 <3
I went for a walk down Grove St. Birds were chirping and there was a gentle breeze n the air. It was so nice to take off the coat, scarf and gloves and just feel the wind and sunlight on my skin. I love to wander around this area on days like these. I love looking at the ivy crawling up the old brownhouses. It makes you step back in time a little bit. You don't feel like you're walking around NYC at all in this area... it feels more like Boston or Europe.
And to further my fuzzy feelings, I finished my final assignment for my writing course and when I get my manuscript back with the final feedback, I will start to send it out to publishers. Also, I went to the Feb. SCBWI lecture and it was very inspiring. I can't even explain how wonderful it feels to have my creative energy back. Lately I've been feeling so alive. So inspired. So motivated. I just feel like reading and writing and nothing else. I think if you attached a light bulb to me it would light up with the amount of energy I am feeling right now.
<3 <3 <3
27 January 2009 @ 12:46 pm
The first ten people to respond to this post will get something made by me!
My choice.
For you.
This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
* I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
* What I create will be just for you.
* It'll be done this calendar year.
* I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.
* You have no clue what it's going to be.
The catch: you have to put this in your journal as well. Spread the creativity around!
My choice.
For you.
This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
* I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
* What I create will be just for you.
* It'll be done this calendar year.
* I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.
* You have no clue what it's going to be.
The catch: you have to put this in your journal as well. Spread the creativity around!
23 January 2009 @ 02:04 pm
Okay after reading some hysterically scathing reviews about Twilight online, I am soooooo friggin happy I never got into that series or watched the movie. It sounds like it was even more ridiculous than I thought. LOL!
Reason # 11 why 15 year old girls should not be allowed to publish books about vampires.
Reason # 11 why 15 year old girls should not be allowed to publish books about vampires.
16 January 2009 @ 06:28 am
Any NY peps out there that can build/install computers?
John and I got our second computer and we have all the parts, but they have
to actually be installed/built into the computer itself.
We lack these skills (a friend of ours was suppose to do it, but he got into a car accident and is on bedrest ;_;)
We have another friend who might be able to make it over tonight... but we're still not sure.
We kinda needed it for tomorrow night.
Sooo... can anyone drop by (in case our friend can't make it) and install it say tonight or tomorrow early afternoon? >.>
If so email me at childdoll@gmail.com
John and I got our second computer and we have all the parts, but they have
to actually be installed/built into the computer itself.
We lack these skills (a friend of ours was suppose to do it, but he got into a car accident and is on bedrest ;_;)
We have another friend who might be able to make it over tonight... but we're still not sure.
We kinda needed it for tomorrow night.
Sooo... can anyone drop by (in case our friend can't make it) and install it say tonight or tomorrow early afternoon? >.>
If so email me at childdoll@gmail.com
14 January 2009 @ 12:47 pm
Your result for The Steampunk Style Test...
The Explorer
39% Elegant, 45% Technological, 30% Historical, 52% Adventurous and 34% Playful!
You are the Explorer, the embodiment of steampunk’s adventuring spirit. For you, clothing should be rugged and reliable, and just as functional as it is attractive. You probably prefer khaki or leather, and your accessories are as likely to include weapons as technological gizmos. You probably wear boots and gloves, and maybe a pith helmet. Most of what you wear is functional, and if you happen to wear goggles people had better believe that you use them. In addition to Victorian exploration gear, your outfit probably includes little knickknacks from your various travels. Above all, you are a charming blend of rugged Victorian daring and exotic curiosity.
Try our other Steampunk test here.
13 January 2009 @ 08:55 am
My second day back at my old company.
It's soooo nice being back here. The people here are so kind to me and I was given a very warm reception back.
They all told me how happy they are to have me back. Made me very happy.
I am very busy with this new position, but I enjoy the work more and I definately feel more secure and appreciated here.
<3
It's soooo nice being back here. The people here are so kind to me and I was given a very warm reception back.
They all told me how happy they are to have me back. Made me very happy.
I am very busy with this new position, but I enjoy the work more and I definately feel more secure and appreciated here.
<3
06 January 2009 @ 12:33 pm
Oops...also forgot to mention a big thank you to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
batkisses for the beautiful Xmas gift. Thank you so much it was very sweet. The bracelet is beautiful and it matches a necklace I have perfectly and those snowflake buttons are adorable ^_^
I got the package when I got back from vacation yesturday. It was a wonderful surprise. Thank you so much!
*huggles*
batkisses for the beautiful Xmas gift. Thank you so much it was very sweet. The bracelet is beautiful and it matches a necklace I have perfectly and those snowflake buttons are adorable ^_^I got the package when I got back from vacation yesturday. It was a wonderful surprise. Thank you so much!
*huggles*
06 January 2009 @ 12:28 pm
I got a job! I got a job! I got a job! I got a job! I got a job! I got a job! I got a job! I got a job! I got a job!
...
Yeah, I'm just a little excited ^.^
I called up my old job where I used to work as the receptionist and talked to my old boss about my situation a while back and we've been keeping in contact lately. So she asked me to come in today and she offered me a position there as an admin! W00t!
Now it may only be temporary, because I'm basically filling in for two of the admins who are out on med leave, but one or both of them might be retiring... they're not sure. So I may only actually be working there for 2 months... but it's also possible that if one or both of them retire, that I might be there permanently. I am sooooo happy!
This is a good start to the New Year ^_^
...
Yeah, I'm just a little excited ^.^
I called up my old job where I used to work as the receptionist and talked to my old boss about my situation a while back and we've been keeping in contact lately. So she asked me to come in today and she offered me a position there as an admin! W00t!
Now it may only be temporary, because I'm basically filling in for two of the admins who are out on med leave, but one or both of them might be retiring... they're not sure. So I may only actually be working there for 2 months... but it's also possible that if one or both of them retire, that I might be there permanently. I am sooooo happy!
This is a good start to the New Year ^_^
03 January 2009 @ 10:42 am
I haven't been doing much sewing lately. Been so busy with everything, but with John's Westeros LARP coming up for ICON, I think I'll take the oppertunity to make a new costume. I wanted a new dress to wear for the Renn Faire this year, and I also wanted to make a literart version of Princess Eilonwy... so I am thinking of just making a medieval costume to work for the Westeros LARP, the Renn Faire, and something that looks like Eilonwy would wear (probably from Castle of Llyr, since she dressed up the most in that book). So I think I'll combine those into one costue to save me time and money.
I would like to have a faerie costume to wear to the Renn Faire this year... especially since I am strongly considering purchasing a pair of Renee Taylor faerie wings... but I'm not sure if I'll get the chance...
The costume I REALLY want to make is a Princess Nuala costume from Hellboy II. I doubt I could get it done by ICON... and because all the makeup involved I highly doubt I would even bother to wear her from ICON... but she might be good for Halloween...after I get back from my honeymoon. I was worried about how expensive the contacts might be, but I found a $70 pair that might work... and I can always scour ICON for more options I guess ^.^
So costume wishlist for 2009:
* Medieval princess gown (from Westeros LARP, Renn Faire & Princess Eilonwy cosplay)
* Faerie costume (for Renn Faire)
* Princess Nuala costume (for Halloween)
I would like to have a faerie costume to wear to the Renn Faire this year... especially since I am strongly considering purchasing a pair of Renee Taylor faerie wings... but I'm not sure if I'll get the chance...
The costume I REALLY want to make is a Princess Nuala costume from Hellboy II. I doubt I could get it done by ICON... and because all the makeup involved I highly doubt I would even bother to wear her from ICON... but she might be good for Halloween...after I get back from my honeymoon. I was worried about how expensive the contacts might be, but I found a $70 pair that might work... and I can always scour ICON for more options I guess ^.^
So costume wishlist for 2009:
* Medieval princess gown (from Westeros LARP, Renn Faire & Princess Eilonwy cosplay)
* Faerie costume (for Renn Faire)
* Princess Nuala costume (for Halloween)
01 January 2009 @ 03:24 pm
To ring in the New Year, I'd like to announce the 3rd NYC Storybook Photoshoot
If you are interested in participating, please visit the yahoo group for more information and to select a character from the character list:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/storybookp
01 January 2009 @ 12:45 pm
Well... I must say 2008 had it's ups and downs... alot of downs for me actually.
But I'm looking foward to a new start. Hopefully I'll get a new job soon. And I have my hands full with my wedding plans... so that is exciting. And tomorrow is my 29th birthday. W00t! Epcot here I come! ^_____^
This is a year of new beginings with me... I will rise from the ashes and shine like a star.
Happy New Year!
But I'm looking foward to a new start. Hopefully I'll get a new job soon. And I have my hands full with my wedding plans... so that is exciting. And tomorrow is my 29th birthday. W00t! Epcot here I come! ^_____^
This is a year of new beginings with me... I will rise from the ashes and shine like a star.
Happy New Year!
Current Mood: 
hopeful
hopeful26 December 2008 @ 09:37 pm
10 December 2008 @ 09:06 pm
29 November 2008 @ 05:06 pm
Your rainbow is strongly shaded violet and white.
What is says about you: You are a contemplative person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. People depend on you to make them feel secure. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it.
Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
What is says about you: You are a contemplative person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. People depend on you to make them feel secure. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it.
Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
23 November 2008 @ 04:29 pm
For our 7th year anniversary, John took me to see Gypsy on Broadway!
I love this musical, so I was sooooo happy to see it on Broadway.
We went to the Saturday matinee, and unfortunately, Patti Lupone was playing Rose for the performance, but
the woman who did play her was still very good.
It was a terrific show! Nothing bad to say about it. Both John and I enjoyed it. Afterwards we went out to
Heartland Steakhouse and spent the rest of the night cuddling.
Yay! Happy 7th Anniversary to us <3
I love this musical, so I was sooooo happy to see it on Broadway.
We went to the Saturday matinee, and unfortunately, Patti Lupone was playing Rose for the performance, but
the woman who did play her was still very good.
It was a terrific show! Nothing bad to say about it. Both John and I enjoyed it. Afterwards we went out to
Heartland Steakhouse and spent the rest of the night cuddling.
Yay! Happy 7th Anniversary to us <3