August 8, 2009 by Avy.

I am trying to stick to a novel and try my hardest to not quit when a movie/TV show similar to my idea comes out.

I’ve only got 2.5 weeks of Japanese 102 left. Then I take four online courses in September. I’ll be on my super-focused mode at that point. One of my classes is ENG 205 - Creative Writing. That should be hard but enjoyable. Thank god it’s online. I can’t read my own writing in front of people. I’d cry– or something equally lame.

In other news, I love this kid:
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May 31, 2009 by Avy.

I just read Aunt Mildred’s obit again. I really wish I could have been to the funeral. It was in February, so this isn’t new news. I don’t know for sure what made me read it. Xavier has a smile like my grandmother. Aunt Mildred was her sister. They look alike and so on. Maybe that was the lead. Bah. I need to get to the reunion this summer.

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May 11, 2009 by Avy.

I’m trying people. Really, I am.

As I sit and type, Xavier is watching First Signs and bouncing happily. His smile comes and goes at his favorite parts. When he doesn’t love a scen, he spins the toys on his bouncer and listens for a familiar scene he does like. It’s wonderful. I love that he notices audio cues. I love knowing he has preferrences for something other than food. It’s great!

Yesterday was technically my first mama’s day. El Dia de Madre. Yay. Erik, I mean Xavier, got me a digital photo frame. It’s a big ‘un, too. It makes me happy. The thing has tons of features and I can watch videos on it or add music. I just love the thing.

I just posted my RPGLife play-by-post update. I like how the storyline is progressing. Crippled Planet is fun to play despite being slow. I can’t complain too much. At least it’s good writing practice. I’m not in total control which is challenging– which is good.

Speaking of writing, I got an A on my final paper and a B in the class overall. English Composition is the class I’m talking about. I should have said that first. My next courses, Psych and Japanese, start next week. I take Psych online, but go to campus for the Japanese class. So far there are only 13 other people registered. Hopefully it doesn’t get canceled at the last minute. The professor hasn’t responded to my effin email, nor has she sent the syllabus. I’m concerned. I’ve been looking forward to this class for months.  Wish me luck.

And that’s all for now. I will try to update at least every other day. It’s a frivolous personal goal I suppose.

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April 21, 2009 by Avy.

I believe gay marriage should be legalized, but that doesn’t mean she has to agree with me.

She should have been judged solely on how well she articulated her point of view. She was clear and respectfully stated her disagreement.

Why is it that in this country freedom of speech is only okay if you LIKE something? This country is TOO concerned with being PC. When you ask someone’s opinion, all you can really ask is that they state it as politely as possible.

Agree to disagree and move on.

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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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