April 28, 2009 by Avy.

So I tried Warhammer Online and that was just way too choppy on my PC– Even after a RAM upgrade. This sucks because

• Once I got used to the fighting system, I liked it.
• I love the graphics/art design
• I had someone to play with!

So when that was full of fail, I was already sick with the role-playing bug. So I tried Guild Wars. That game is lovely. I like it a bunch and the lack of a monthly fee is appealing. The artwork is lovely and yes, finally, I was able to make a brown-skinned character– with white hair! The questing is fine and so is the fight system. It’s very much like WAR in some ways.

World of Warcraft. First off. I don’t love the graphics. They’re often way to bright and colourful for my tastes. I can live with it though. It also sucks that the char’s faces and bodies are cartoony.  The interface is also a lot like WAR, as is the Side A vs Side B set up. I like that there are RP, PVP, Normal and RPPVP servers. I stick to the RP and RPPVP servers- yet good roleplay is hard to find. I need a guild of RPers.

So I’m stuck between GW and WOW, but right now WOW is winning (despite the graphics).

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March 29, 2009 by Avy.

I logged in again today for the first time since late January. I uploaded one of my essays for class. I think I’ll be adding more as class goes on. It’s good to get feedback… from strangers who are more constructive than coddling. For some reason, I can’t stand letting people I know reading the things I write. It makes me too jittery r whatever. Bah.

Now I must get on with my essay on the genius that is Joss Whedon.

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March 7, 2009 by Avy.

I can’t believe it’s been nearly two months since I’ve posted here. I’ve been twittering away when I should have been blogging.

I’ve been up to more than one would think. My soap-crafting has turned into soap-making. Right now I’m on pause because I changed NaOH distributors and FedEx is being a pest about shipping the caustic to me. The last company I ordered from used UPS. I wish this guy did. I’m not trying to make meth, people! I’m just making soap. SOAP!

My jewelry-making has slowed due to my higher rate of enthusiasm with soaping. I really enjoy making necklaces and such, but until I take up lampwork, soaping is number one.

Since I’ve been laid off, i’ve gone back to school. The joy of that is that I’ll be a teacher eventually. Right now I’m just bored. I’m taking my courses online, but only signed up for one this semester (as I was supposed t still be working). I’ll be taking two next time. The reading part is boring, but I love to write so that’s a plus.  Hooray for that. I have a plan and am sticking to it. As it stands I have an A grade and I’m sure I’ll keep it.

I’m participating in a Play-by-Post roleplaying game. It has a post-apocalyptic setting with NO ZOMBIES. I like it so far. My character is good and so is her history. We use the GURPS system (which is very different from White Wolf) and I had the worst time trying to get everything just right.

What else? Nothing much I guess. I may start up with Dagorhir again this month (since it’s warming up). That’s all I’ve got for now.

Here. Have a video. (unless I embedded it incorrectly)

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January 11, 2009 by Avy.

I’ve been unemployed since 12/20/08 so I’ve had more time on my hands and with the Smallest of Bears. I’m glad to have the time with him, but I also need to keep busy. So far I have:

Tried a few new recipes (my meatloaf ROCKS)
Made more soap
Registered for school
Joined a post-apocalyptic play-by-post RPG
Started making jewelry to sell

I am pretty sure this is just the tip of the iceberg. I have found jobs I like, but the ones that call me back are Marketing-Sales.  I prefer the creative side of Marketing. I think it up, you sell it. Leave me alone otherwise.

I even started an account on Art Fire. Sweeeeeeeeeet.

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November 22, 2008 by Avy.

To buy my soap!http://smallbearsoaps.bigcartel.com Mmm hmm das right, yoooooo. 

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