You're so Vain, You Probably Think this LJ is About You

Ugh. I had the better part of a bottle of Pinot Noir last night with our pizza and have been feeling oogy all day, in spite of plenty of fluids and ibuprofen. Nothing I can't handle, but my stomach! I have eaten nothing all day except a huge bowl of veggies (my feeble attempt at health).

Am I totally out of the loop? Why does everyone have their Christmas lights up already?! The guys at the end of my street have had theirs up for almost two weeks now! Calm down! We haven't even gotten to Thanksgiving! Why am I shouting at my flist?!

^____^

In other news, I am getting a Christmas bonus (yay) but it will not arrive until the second week of December and I plan on having the bulk of my Christmas shopping done by then. Exactly *how* is still under debate, but I'll figure something out. Maybe.

I have been enjoying my vacay very much, especially since I made the decision to put my nanowrimo story to bed. At 27K words, when I still hadn't gotten to the main plot point, I realized I was just going in circles. I'm a little bummed, but I just need to do a whole lot of nothing for awhile. So far, so good.

JP and I have watched the first season of Ouran Host Club, which is just as funny dubbed as subbed. We also went to see Ashes of Time Redux, which was not so good. Kind of incomprehensible actually. I don't really recommend it as the cinematography isn't all that (the movie is apparently really old and has been "touched up" but not nearly enough IMO) and there are barely any action scenes. All in all, a bit of a confusing bore.

And finally (thanks for staying with me), a random meme! If I had a nickel for every time someone told me I should have been born a Pisces, I'd have like 15 cents or something...

Your True Birth Month Is March

Moody Secretive Revengeful Trustworthy Affectionate Loves traveling Loves attention Shy and reserved Musically talented Loves home decor Not easily angered Sensitive to others Loves special things Attractive personality Loves to serve others Loves peace and serenity Observant and assesses others Loves to dream and fantasize Appreciative and returns kindness Hasty decisions in choosing partners Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic

What's Your True Birth Month?

I need to start watching my spending. I always go a little crazy during the holidays. I can't help it! Santa made me do it!

JP and I were at the Half Price Books earlier and lo! They had several volumes of Boys over Flowers manga, but of course I couldn't remember which ones I was missing so I had to pass because I am an airhead. But I am going back. Oh, yes, I am going back.

What was that about saving money? LOL...

We also went to see Sweeny Todd earlier and...yeah. Let me preface this by saying that I loooove Johnny Depp and I would willingly have Alan Rickman babies if only he would ask. I am also nuts about musicals and actors who can sing. But...ew. Blood splatters everywhere. If the live performance of Sweeny is anything like the movie, it must resemble a Gallagher show. 

I know, I know. Melissa you are a weenie with a weak stomach, you say.  Johnny and Alan singing should have transported you to another realm of fandom where none of the icky stuff could touch you. But. I dunno. The singing was good. The actors were good (I also love Helena Bonham Carter). And the seaside scenes were both hilarious and a little heartbreaking, but overall I just couldn't get into it. Couldn't get past the grody-ness of it all. *sadface*

Tomorrow, I have three million things to do because procrastination rules!!!

Hee, hee...

On the twelfth day of Christmas, joseishijin sent to me...

Twelve handbags drumming

Eleven islands piping

Ten degas a-leaping

Nine books dancing

Eight writers a-reading

Seven drinks a-writing

Six philippines a-traveling

Five ani-i-i-ime conventions

Four two towers

Three bloody marys

Two military brats

...and a sephora in a company.

Get your own Twelve Days:

I need to go grocery shopping but dun wanna...

Okay, in a nutshell:

Work is eh.

I am broke, but will be receiving a Christmas bonus in a couple of weeks. So, yay!

God, I love this time of year.

The movie Shimotsuma Monogatari (Kamikaze Girls in the U.S.) is full of win! I loved the girl who played Ichigo - her attitude is very over the top cholo. It is just weirdly funny and oddly touching. I can totally relate to the loli's apathy, LOL!

Also, instead of purchasing $40 tickets to see the Nutcracker ballet, I bought my favorite version Nutcracker: The Motion Picture for $15. It's something we used to watch every year on TV all through my high school and college days. It's time it came home.

And finally, my NaNoWriMo update: I am still about 4K words away from hitting 50K. I am not sure why I am pushing myself so hard to finish in the allotted time, but you know. I just am. I don't know if I would do it again, though. Forcing stuff out, especially for someone who likes to self-edit TO DEATH, is excruciating at times. But it's been a learning experience. And, who knows? Maybe after a year off, I'll be raring to go! LOL...at least my typing skills have gotten a bit better. Sorta.

I have been back to work two days and it feels like two weeks. Bah.

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas. Mine was quite good. I received lots of gift certificates and goodies, including the Sex in the City boxset. Woo! True to my promise, I spent Christmas day in my pajamas, watching my new DVDs and FMP. Sagura learning to pose as Mizuki's lecherous boyfriend is still so very much with the awesome. In English, Chris Patton's deadpan just fits the character so perfectly. Yay for slothy-good times!

Many thanks to whitereflection for the lovely card and note. *snuggles you*

In random news, I am thinking about changing my LJ name to something a little simpler, a little easier to pronounce, and a little more me, circa present time. I am also tired of being called "Jose." LOL! We'll see - you know how long it takes for me to decide on anything.

Yoinked because it is so perfect:

Elementary, my dear Joseishijin.

Which movie was this quote from?

Get your own quotes:

Just curious 'cause I don't see it on trees anymore. We haven't used it for years: Mom hated the mess and I've had cats for years now, ergo no tinsel. Hmmm.

Today, I went over to my parent's house and Paula and I cleaned, vaccuumed, and mopped in preparation for the party tomorrow. Truly a feat to behold because both us barely clean our own houses. >____<  Afterwards, we hung out for awhile, laughing and talking with the 'rents.

Then, I came home, finished baking and present wrapping (yes, still!), and colored/set my hair.

Tomorrow is brunch with Nay-nay and party/presents in the evening with the entire familia. I can't wait for Christmas Day, when the baking/visiting/drinking will be over. I plan on staying in my pajamas all day, eating chicken pot pies and watching Full Metal Panic. Merry Christmas to me!

It has been cold and rainy here. Not cold enough to ice or snow but still damn nippy!

Also, THANK YOU, ixiepixie!!! I love the art book - it was the perfect gift. *hugs*

That's right...just as I'm getting used to one thing, change it a little to throw me off! The ol' bait and switch...

*nods sagely*

Still happy and am beginning to think I am so emo the rest of the year because I save all the woo!whee! for December. Huh.  But it's nice. Right now, I'm not hyper-happy, but quietly content. Yes, precious.

The cats are really loving the Christmas tree this year. They love chewing on the lights and climbing it and ripping the skirt off so they can get to the sugar water. This will be the messiest Christmas ever! >___<

I have been listening to lots of Escaflowne and Mononoke soundtracks and I think it is enhancing my feeling of peace. Wonderful memories of rediscovering anime. Thinking about how, when I realized they would be debuting the Esca movie at AX, I resolved to get there by hook or by crook. And once there, being so broke, I subsisted on cup of noodles and granola bars. LOL... Worth it, though.

I am totally rambling, revealing my age.

I really need to wash my sheets (since I'm being random). Towels, too.


I know there will be other events (JP is trying to organize Game Night with a couple we know and we are supposed to get together with San for dinner some night). Cripes, no wonder I barely go out the rest of the year...

I know it's only the third day of December, but woo! Christmas! Woo!

I will be cursing it in about two weeks. LOL...

In the meantime, I continue to look forward to the following events:

12/9 - company Christmas party. Maybe I will curl my hair? AHAHAHAHAHAHA! *cough*
12/16 - Celebrate birthday with the girls. Yay for being downtown when it is (hopefully) cold, with all the sparkly lights and candle-lit walkways
12/17 - going out for birthday/anniversary family dinner. Maybe will have steak?
12/19 - JP is taking me for sushi on my birthday, a huge concession because the smell of it makes him sick. *mwah*
12/24-12/31 - various family and friend get-togethers, during which time I shall be grumpy and over-satisfied with the whole ballyhoo.

Can't wait!

Because I thought it was funny...

Dear Santa... Dear Santa, This year I've been busy! Last Friday I pulled over and changed angelic_editor's flat tire (15 points). In May I gave wonderelf a Dutch Oven (-10 points). Last month I helped snowcalico hide a body (-173 points). Last Sunday I didn't flush (-1 points). Last Wednesday I punched whitereflection in the arm (-10 points). Overall, I've been naughty (-179 points). For Christmas I deserve a spanking! Sincerely, joseishijin

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