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neverwhereToday is Canada Day, which of course made me think nostalgically about how one year ago I was in the Canadian Embassy in London looking like a total prat (although a very happy one ;-) with the best canucky friends a girl could ever have, ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
wreibyn and eyre_lasgalen. Those were the days. *wistful sigh*
I'm determined not to be upset by the number of people who have been taking me off their friends lists lately. I hope it's just due to the fact that I don't post very often anymore, and not because I've suddenly turned into the world's most boring person. I feel terribly guilty about neglecting this journal, but there's not much I can do about it, as I don't have regular internet access anymore, and what access I do have is on a time limit. I feel like I'm losing touch with all my friends -- it's hard enough being so damn far away from everyone, but without being able to maintain constant contact I can feel my friendships slipping away. And I feel horrible about it.
Sometimes I don't mind the fact that I have no life and no friends. I just deal. Unfortunately last friday night was not one of those times. Not long after I moved into my new flat, another person moved in to the other empty apartment across from me. When I moved in, no one even said hello, or 'welcome' or anything, and still no one even smiles at me if we meet passing in the courtyard. Friday night nearly everyone else who lives in the building went over to Newboy's flat and chatted amiably, doing all that getting to know you stuff. And then it turned into a party. A party to welcome the New Guy. I was absolutely devastated, convinced this was just further proof that I am an invisible non-entity, destined to live her life friendless and alone. I cried non-stop for a full half hour (I know because I sobbed through an entire episode of The Simpsons) and felt sorry for myself for hours. I felt stupid and ashamed for letting myself get so emotional, but I couldn't stop. Gah. Am such a melodramatic twat sometimes. *kicks self hard*
In other news...I don't suppose there's anyone around who'd like to see Tori Amos with me at the Greek Theatre in L.A next month? Assuming I can get the tickets of course. *grins*
Also, is anyone else going to the San Diego Comic-Con? I'll be driving down for one day, I just don't know which one yet, as I'm waiting for Neil Gaiman to post his itinerary on his journal. I assume it'll be saturday though. Oh come on. Someone else must be going!
I started reading Redwall yesterday, which I think was recommended to me bybrandybuck (as most good things are). I thought it was rather slow going at first, but now I'm really enjoying the story and characters, especially (of course) Winifred the Otter. Does she ever get her own book? *G* Matthias is a charming, if stereotypical 'unlikely hero', and all the Redwall denizens are delightful. Except of course the rats. (Sorry trukkle dear. ;-)
TONKS!!! I love Tonks! HUZZAH! I wish she could get her own spin-off series, that would be so wicked. *laughs* She's so much like me! Sweet and clumsy and has PURPLE HAIR! (Well, for a bit anyway.) How could I not fall head over heels in love? :)
Mrs Figg has given us rather conclusive proof that Squibs do indeed retain a smattering of magickal abilities, as they can have their own Familiar. I wonder if a Squib's familiar has to have name with Mr or Mrs in it, or if it's just a strange coincidence.
We still don't know why Dumbledore had that quiet triumph in his eyes at the end of GoF. I hope it's something shocking, to make up for the 'Duh' factor of the Prophecy. And someone really needs to write about Neville as the Boy Who Lived. Yes, I know I don't like fanfiction, but since JK won't write it, we need to speculate somehow. *grins*
Hermione's patronus is an OTTER! YAYYYY!!! I always knew I was so much like Hermione (especially, I'm rather ashamed to admit, in the first book -- I was such abratty brainy know-it-all when I was younger) but this really is conclusive proof. *loves Hermy to ickle bits* :D
Oy veysmir, this is long. Well, I suppose that's what I get for not updating every day. You don't mind, do you? ;-)
wreibyn and eyre_lasgalen. Those were the days. *wistful sigh*I'm determined not to be upset by the number of people who have been taking me off their friends lists lately. I hope it's just due to the fact that I don't post very often anymore, and not because I've suddenly turned into the world's most boring person. I feel terribly guilty about neglecting this journal, but there's not much I can do about it, as I don't have regular internet access anymore, and what access I do have is on a time limit. I feel like I'm losing touch with all my friends -- it's hard enough being so damn far away from everyone, but without being able to maintain constant contact I can feel my friendships slipping away. And I feel horrible about it.
Sometimes I don't mind the fact that I have no life and no friends. I just deal. Unfortunately last friday night was not one of those times. Not long after I moved into my new flat, another person moved in to the other empty apartment across from me. When I moved in, no one even said hello, or 'welcome' or anything, and still no one even smiles at me if we meet passing in the courtyard. Friday night nearly everyone else who lives in the building went over to Newboy's flat and chatted amiably, doing all that getting to know you stuff. And then it turned into a party. A party to welcome the New Guy. I was absolutely devastated, convinced this was just further proof that I am an invisible non-entity, destined to live her life friendless and alone. I cried non-stop for a full half hour (I know because I sobbed through an entire episode of The Simpsons) and felt sorry for myself for hours. I felt stupid and ashamed for letting myself get so emotional, but I couldn't stop. Gah. Am such a melodramatic twat sometimes. *kicks self hard*
In other news...I don't suppose there's anyone around who'd like to see Tori Amos with me at the Greek Theatre in L.A next month? Assuming I can get the tickets of course. *grins*
Also, is anyone else going to the San Diego Comic-Con? I'll be driving down for one day, I just don't know which one yet, as I'm waiting for Neil Gaiman to post his itinerary on his journal. I assume it'll be saturday though. Oh come on. Someone else must be going!
I started reading Redwall yesterday, which I think was recommended to me by
brandybuck (as most good things are). I thought it was rather slow going at first, but now I'm really enjoying the story and characters, especially (of course) Winifred the Otter. Does she ever get her own book? *G* Matthias is a charming, if stereotypical 'unlikely hero', and all the Redwall denizens are delightful. Except of course the rats. (Sorry trukkle dear. ;-)TONKS!!! I love Tonks! HUZZAH! I wish she could get her own spin-off series, that would be so wicked. *laughs* She's so much like me! Sweet and clumsy and has PURPLE HAIR! (Well, for a bit anyway.) How could I not fall head over heels in love? :)
Mrs Figg has given us rather conclusive proof that Squibs do indeed retain a smattering of magickal abilities, as they can have their own Familiar. I wonder if a Squib's familiar has to have name with Mr or Mrs in it, or if it's just a strange coincidence.
We still don't know why Dumbledore had that quiet triumph in his eyes at the end of GoF. I hope it's something shocking, to make up for the 'Duh' factor of the Prophecy. And someone really needs to write about Neville as the Boy Who Lived. Yes, I know I don't like fanfiction, but since JK won't write it, we need to speculate somehow. *grins*
Hermione's patronus is an OTTER! YAYYYY!!! I always knew I was so much like Hermione (especially, I'm rather ashamed to admit, in the first book -- I was such a
Oy veysmir, this is long. Well, I suppose that's what I get for not updating every day. You don't mind, do you? ;-)
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Date: 2003-07-01 05:40 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-07-01 05:43 pm (UTC)Whinge.
Why do you have to be in Florida so we can't bemoan our outcast state together?
*squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze*
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Date: 2003-07-01 05:57 pm (UTC)Yeah, that SUX. If I were over there I'd give you some comp'nee, even though I don't know what good it would do since I'm not a conversationalist. ;) Just hang in there. Someone will come! :)
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Date: 2003-07-01 05:59 pm (UTC)*pouncenoodles*
Is it too much to ask that the someone be named either Alan, Adrien or Billeh? ;-)
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Date: 2003-07-01 06:01 pm (UTC)Don't be sad. You're not alone (in being alone, that is). I'm lonely, too.
And yes, Tonks is the bomb diggity. She is the shiznit. Fo shizzle.
*huggizzles*
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Date: 2003-07-01 06:01 pm (UTC)And yep, I agree with you on Tonks and the coolness of Hermione, too. :)
*squish!*
Date: 2003-07-01 06:05 pm (UTC)*giggles*
Fo shizzle mah nizzle, aiiiiight!
Ermm. Or something like that. ;-)
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Date: 2003-07-01 06:06 pm (UTC)Thanks for the reassurance Soupydear. *kissonnanose* :)
Snoop Roggy Rog
Date: 2003-07-01 06:42 pm (UTC)Hang in there!
(Hey, and I mentioned you in my LJ the other day, so you're definitely knot being ignored.)
--
Banazir
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Date: 2003-07-01 06:55 pm (UTC)those other people suck
you are so terribly cool! ^_^
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Date: 2003-07-01 07:23 pm (UTC)So, I guess the question is, do you mind being friends with someone who has breath that smells like bait?
*huggles*
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Date: 2003-07-01 07:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-07-01 07:28 pm (UTC)*giggles*
Depends on what sort of boy I can catch with that bait...;-)
*smoooch!*
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Date: 2003-07-01 07:30 pm (UTC)*squeal!*
Awww, that is so sweet! *blushes happily*
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Date: 2003-07-01 08:06 pm (UTC)About Canada day, that's today. Not yesterday. ;) We did look like prats, didn't we? But it was fun, and deffinitely one of the best days in London, even if we couldn't get into the Maple Leaf. There are worse things than not getting into a pub.
OotP thought - I still don't understand why Dumbledore's howler to Petunia said "remember my last". His last what? Perhaps I missed something of Dumbledore's explanation at the end. I do need to read it again.
Yeah, well, so I guess that's it. I wish I could come and visit you. Wouldn't that be the coolest? I wonder what it costs to fly to LA? I'll check on that. Cheers!
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Date: 2003-07-01 08:32 pm (UTC)*HUGS* I'm sorry the rest of your apartment is a puddle of poo. The day Adrien, Alan, and Billy all stop by with flowers and limosines begging for your attention, they'll be sorry, oh yes, Precious.
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Date: 2003-07-01 09:35 pm (UTC)*giggles*
Yes, I did think Esther-like thoughts when reading about Mr Stag Hare. ;-)
I got it from the library yesterday afternoon and would have finished it last night if I hadn't suddenly decided to watch dvds instead. Sometimes these moods just wash over me, y'know? *grins* I'm at the part where Matthias has just escaped from the JarJar-esque 'Sparras'. Warbeak and Dunwing are nice, I just wish their speech didn't make me cringe.
I like Constance the Badger. She kicks arse. *G*
(But of course nothing's better than an otter! I'm so pleased to know there are more to meet -- thanks for giving me incentive to read more of the series love. ;-)
My stepfather's not mean, he's just adjusting
Date: 2003-07-01 09:39 pm (UTC)'Remember my last....' words? instructions? Threats? It was a bit hazy actually. I'm sure we'll learn more later on in the series. (Wheee!)
I watched Death to Smoochy today, in case you couldn't tell. *grins* It is you that likes it, right? If not, I can see how you would, as it's a black comedy and very Aly-esque. *grins* I can also see how it was totally panned, as most people don't understand exactly what 'black comedy' means (tossers), and don't think it's PC to shoot a children's tv show character. I thought Smoochy was rather adorable actually. And those songs are toooooo cute. *G* (Also, Edward Norton = HOTARSE. *lick* ;-)
*squeezes you tight* Don't worry love, we'll see each other again soon. Somehow.
Oh yes, it will be done. :)
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Date: 2003-07-01 09:49 pm (UTC)And empathy with the lonliness. i have 1 friend here and she is too busy working and being pregnant to spend much (any) time with me. :\ i've never been overtly social and usually prefer my solitude, but my stars! :( Thank goodness my kitty doesn't seem to get sick of me, since i have no one else to hang out with outside my family. *siiighs*
*hugz*
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Date: 2003-07-01 09:51 pm (UTC)I am about to say something horribly trendy, please forgive me --
Tonks ownz me.
*giggles*
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Date: 2003-07-01 09:55 pm (UTC)*loves Redwall* *loves Redwall muchly* *especially Basil*
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Date: 2003-07-01 10:11 pm (UTC)*blushes crimson*
Well.
I know you're right. I know you're right. I just have so many nagging self-doubts (as well as physical evidence that I am unpopular, re: friday night for example) that I don't even see the glaringly obvious. Isn't my therapy supposed to have cured this by now? *laughs* ;-)
I knew you were a Redwall fan. I could just tell it was definitely an Ashfae sort of book. *grins*
*hugs you lots*
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Date: 2003-07-01 11:17 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-07-02 12:28 am (UTC);IOASDUGBF'DSOIHFZPIUDFHNSSDKFHSD OMG NEVVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111, and such. and also, there's a fountain behind my library with an otter. and stuff. -bounces-
-snogs you-
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Date: 2003-07-02 12:47 am (UTC)