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More good stuff.

Posted by bigbadron
facemaker329
member, 5321 posts
Gaming for most of
30 years, and counting!
Sat 16 Feb 2013
at 21:04
  • msg #188

Re: More Good Things

I did it.  Two shows, same weekend.  It's likely that none of you will be around to do anything about it...but just in case--if you hear me talking about designing for two shows that are running concurrently, stop me, right there.

(But, y'know, it's satisfying to know that I managed it.  Granted, I ended up overdrawn on my bank account because of last minute problems, and would likely have been stuck WAY up a creek without a paddle had it not been for a snafu at my movie-theater job...one of the few times where something going wrong has actually been a benefit...but I pulled it off, bad shoulder and all.)

Now, I just need to catch up on two weeks of severely insufficient sleep...*grin*
Dottie_V
member, 19 posts
Sun 17 Feb 2013
at 01:55
  • msg #189

Re: More Good Things

Ahhh! I have a pen pals in The Netherlands and Russia now! Snail mail pen pals!! So cool~! :D
TheWarriorPoet519
member, 1323 posts
Resident porch-squatting
stick-shaker
Sun 17 Feb 2013
at 07:16
  • msg #190

Re: More Good Things

I suppose there are much worse things that waitress could have decided to nickname me.

I'm now known in a Canadian Irish Bar as "Rocker Dude."

I need to remember that my fellow authors have holes in their ankles. Drink with them at thine own risk.
Iammara
member, 208 posts
Thu 21 Feb 2013
at 09:35
  • msg #191

Re: More Good Things

This gen the PS3 really won me over with its quality exclusives, and the Infamous games were my absolute favourites. However, the ending to Infamous 2 created a situation in which no sequel seemed likely. When announcing the PS4, Sony also announced a new Infamous title which has made me super happy :3
Eggy
member, 31 posts
Thu 21 Feb 2013
at 10:54
  • msg #192

Re: More Good Things

I have found a perfume that smells just like blueberry waffles.

I think my 2013 signature scent will be Breakfast. :)
Amyante
member, 38 posts
Nobody ever considers
the feelings of a weapon
Thu 21 Feb 2013
at 13:13
  • msg #193

Re: More Good Things

My boss is no longer calling me to tell me my work is lagging behind when it's finished before the end of the day anyway ^^

Yeah... bit of a slow starter in the morning XD
arshes_luna
member, 22 posts
Thu 21 Feb 2013
at 13:51
  • msg #194

Re: More Good Things

Today I have an appointment for having pictures taken with two of my godchildren.  :)
Hoshana
member, 835 posts
War's a blueberry.
Wear a helmet.
Fri 22 Feb 2013
at 06:36
  • msg #195

Re: More Good Things

I got my new biometric pistol safe from FedEx today.. approximately two months before I get my first pistol, to allow for adequate testing time of the safe.

The best part is the picture I took of my cat right after he crawled inside. :D
facemaker329
member, 5338 posts
Gaming for most of
30 years, and counting!
Fri 22 Feb 2013
at 21:29
  • msg #196

Re: More Good Things

It's a bad news/good news kinda thing, but I'm going to focus on the good aspects of it...

Finally got to a doctor yesterday and got my shoulder checked out.  What I was afraid might be a rotator cuff injury or rheumatoid arthritis is, actually, most likely just severe tendonitis and/or bursitis, and should be cleared up with some anti-inflammatory meds and physical therapy.  The other potential health concerns I had, in talking to the doctor (first non-emergency doctor visit I've had in over two decades), are all things to be noted, but not necessarily concerned about, as none of them sounded severe enough to be alarming and/or I could describe specific conditions that caused them (like my migraines).

The ironic thing?  The day after the visit, I'm coming down with a serious cold...
Dottie_V
member, 21 posts
Sat 23 Feb 2013
at 18:30
  • msg #197

Re: More Good Things

My grades were finally changed, finally another worry off my shoulders. ^___^
Brianna
member, 1646 posts
Sat 23 Feb 2013
at 20:15
  • msg #198

Re: More Good Things

In reply to facemaker329 (msg # 196):

Glad it's not a rotator cuff problem, but I'd suggest when you're in therapy, you ask for some guidelines/exercises for that too.  In your line of work, I'd expect you to be at risk, and some pre-knowledge might avoid that.

And if it wasn't so soon after, I'd say you caught the cold at the doctor's - prime place for exposure!

For myself - had a lovely evening last night with my sisters and daughter, in honour of my mother's birthday.  She died in the fall, but we had always done this (and several others have birthdays around this time), so we've decided to continue the tradition, and it was a great idea!
facemaker329
member, 5345 posts
Gaming for most of
30 years, and counting!
Sun 24 Feb 2013
at 02:37
  • msg #199

Re: More Good Things

In reply to Brianna (msg # 198):

No, I'm pretty sure how I ended up with the cold, and it wasn't the doctor's office.  Both Friday and Saturday nights last week, I didn't get to bed until about 6 am, and had been frantically scrambling to get props finished for one show and costumes finished for another.  Between the lack of sleep from those two nights, and the natural post-production letdown, I'm actually surprised I'm not more sick than I am now.

But it was worth it...*grin*
adrasteia1
member, 1051 posts
Even a small star
shines in the darkness
Thu 28 Feb 2013
at 21:34
  • msg #200

Re: More Good Things

Thank the goddess for backups. :)
adrasteia1
member, 1052 posts
Even a small star
shines in the darkness
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 03:03
  • msg #201

Re: More Good Things

I got offered an interview for an internship today. While it's not quite as good as a job interview, it still sounds like it might be a good opportunity.
st_nougat
member, 128 posts
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 21:36
  • msg #202

Re: More Good Things

My Neighbor finally dumped her cheating boyfriend
rogar308
member, 252 posts
Gaming is good!
Got RPOL in my soul
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 22:14
  • msg #203

Re: More Good Things

Had my annual review today and got a 5 (scale 1 to 5) on one of my review tasks. My boss who in my best estimation is a truthful person said that I have been the only person ever to be given a 5 by him for something. Man that sure feels good. Rest of review was good so hopefully I'll remain gainfully employed for a bit longer. :)
RaistlinMuyo
member, 64 posts
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 23:20
  • msg #204

Re: More Good Things

I'm not currently on fire.
Dottie_V
member, 22 posts
Sat 2 Mar 2013
at 02:48
  • msg #205

Re: More Good Things

My puppy came home after running away.
deadmanshand
member, 1506 posts
Sat 2 Mar 2013
at 02:51
  • msg #206

Re: More Good Things

In reply to Dottie_V (msg # 205):

Awesome!

On my own note I am finally feeling somewhat human after weeks of letting my knee heal after a dislocation and several days of my stomach going on revolt. I've managed to eat, sleep, and walk with only a small amount of pain today. It's not much but I'll take it.
adrasteia1
member, 1055 posts
Even a small star
shines in the darkness
Sat 2 Mar 2013
at 03:04
  • msg #207

Re: More Good Things

:)

I'm reading the Chronicles of Amber and really enjoying them. I'm up to book 4 in a week or less. My games may be suffering slightly, but wow they're good books. :)
facemaker329
member, 5359 posts
Gaming for most of
30 years, and counting!
Sat 2 Mar 2013
at 03:51
  • msg #208

Re: More Good Things

Heh...so, our local movie theater just upgraded to digital projection equipment.  A couple of months ago, I was very nervous about the change, because my job at the theater was all about handling the film (I wasn't actually the projectionist, as we didn't have any specific individual for that...I did the film-building--joining the individual reels together, putting the trailers in place, etc--and taking it all apart after we were done and ready to ship it back to the distributors).

In the course of a couple of days, I've gone from being one of the least-educated people on the projection gear to being one of the most knowledgeable, as I'm the only one who's been trained how to put everything together in the new system and I was the only one who was able to be present for all of the training stuff we did between yesterday and today.  Any lingering concerns I had about my job security were cleared up tonight when the manager informed me that she was telling everyone, "If something goes wrong or doesn't start up, call HIM first.  If he can't help you, call me and I'll call the company..."

It's a family-run theater, and I've commented to several people that they've made me feel like I'm part of the family, there.  Now, moreso than ever.  Nice to have a place where your value is truly appreciated...
Dottie_V
member, 25 posts
Thu 14 Mar 2013
at 23:44
  • msg #209

Re: More Good Things

So I spent the whole day in an amusement park and not once did I have a panic attack nor did I faint when I was forced onto an amazingly high and twisty roller coaster. Yay~! ^___^
facemaker329
member, 5389 posts
Gaming for most of
30 years, and counting!
Thu 21 Mar 2013
at 09:03
  • msg #210

Re: More Good Things

Literally more good stuff from the movie theater...

Got a pay raise on my last check...and not just a little one, either.  They increased my pay by 20%.  Granted, it's not like I'm getting paid a phenomenal amount to start with...but this actually makes this the second-highest hourly wage I remember earning (for regular work...if you count the occasional event that I've worked as a makeup artist, it become the fourth or fifth highest wage, but those were one-night affairs and not on-going positions.  And, actually, since the highest hourly wage I recall earning was a short-term scenic art job, I guess it should also be disqualified in that regard).

AND--I was saddened by the death of my DVD player a couple of weeks ago, but I finally got paid for my design job and bought a Blu-Ray player to replace it.  Problem is, my TV is old enough that it doesn't have HDMI inputs, and the BD player ONLY had HDMI outputs.  So, what did I do?

Asked my boss if I could trade my brand-new Blu-Ray player for the old one at the theater (which was old enough to have standard AV outputs, as well as HDMI).  So, I am once again able to enjoy my movie collection.  (My only complaint is, this player doesn't have a repeat-play function on it.  That's probably for the best, however, as I killed the DVD player prematurely with my tendency to put a disc on repeat and just leave it going for days or even weeks at a time, turning the TV on for background noise.  No longer an option!)
ginny
member, 82 posts
Sat 23 Mar 2013
at 03:52
  • msg #211

Re: More Good Things

So the month of March has turned out to be pretty rough for me.  I got a $300 ticket, my car broke down, and my youngest needs minor surgery.  And we got more snow.  But through all the stresses Ive encountered I have remained 14 months smoke free  ^_^  YAY ME!
habsin4
member, 610 posts
Putting old paper in new
boxes since 2005
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 19:28
  • msg #212

Re: More Good Things

http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesom...-places-in-the-world

Some gorgeous shots of abandoned sites. WWII fortresses in the English Channel, sunken boats in Antarctica, abandoned hotels on cliffsides in Colombia and sunken Jesus.
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