News & Views: Huzzah edition
Sep. 10th, 2024 05:13 pmI kept a list last week and that made this easier.
1. I went to the state Renaissance fair on Sunday by myself and had a great time. I bought a small oil lamp (now I have to buy oil!). I watched Shakespeare, acrobats, people on stilts. About half of the hundreds and hundreds of people who attended were dressed up. More costumes than Halloween. People-watching was a lot of fun. Falconry demos and lots of giant turkey legs. Jousting. I got a new flower crown.
I had my fortune read. I was disappointed with the reading. I asked about work and basically the reader (a 75 year old lady who looked very tired) recommended I try a temp agency or get hired as a holiday worker at a store, which is fine and very common sense. It was more like advice from someone who doesn't really know me about making money right now (in the short term) instead of interpreting the cards. And she asked 'What does your husband think?' because the lovers card showed up in my present. The point is really not what my husband thinks. That's the opposite of the point, in fact. And it was a massive spread, really the biggest one I've ever seen. Maybe 20+ cards. I was yearning for encouragement and confidence and direction and got...well...whatever. I asked her about friends. And she said 'You've got friends!' and pointed to various cards. I was hoping for something like, you will have an opportunity to see your friends at some point, but whatever. Huzzah!
2. The neighbors upstairs keep flooding their bathrooms and causing leaks into the apartment. Both bathrooms. One time it was an overflowed toilet. Or they flood the shower. Apparently, there is a mother and 3 teenage sons recently moved from Saudi Arabia. It's not fun. Buckets everywhere catching leaks. I miss the smoking, loud gaming Russians (former occupants upstairs). Apartment living. I want to move 2026. We stay for the schools, specifically Minisculus'.
3. I got my 2025 Hobonichi in the mail so if I am not organized next year, I have only myself to blame. :) It's very comprehensive.
4. SSCP (Super Secret Craft Project) is done! I had to revise expectations severely twice, but I have finished. I will post about it in November. In about a week or so, I will move onto SSCP #2 & #3. Of course, I want to start autumn spreads. Then Hallowe'en cards!!
5. I am drinking Dunkin Donuts S'mores coffee. It is very fragrant! I have got some Starbucks Fall Blend in the cupboard.
6. Tomorrow is RM of BTS birthday! Woo hoo!
7. The English translation of Seishi Yokomizo's The Little Sparrow Murders is out. I am going to get a copy. Maybe save it for the Aruba trip.
5 SEPT: Be Late for Something Day: Are you a punctual person?
I try to be. Somethings you should be early for and some things you should be exactly on time for. It takes a while to figure out which is which.
6 SEPT: Dog Walker Appreciation Day: Would you like to be a professional dog walker?
No way. No puppers for me.
7 SEPT: World Beard Day: What’s the most famous beard you can think of?
*insert joke*
8 SEPT: Iguana Awareness Day: Would you ever keep an iguana as a pet?
My sister had an iguana named Uncle growing up. Sometimes Youtube throws up videos of iguanas in my feed. Not for me (no pets!) but interesting.
9 SEPT: Wonderful Weirdos Day: Who is the most wonderful weirdo you know?
I wouldn't call![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
bethctg a weirdo but she has some mild quirks that I find amusing.
10 SEPT: Swap Ideas Day: Do you have someone you swap ideas with?
Sometimes I try to talk to the boys about my stories, especially if I am looking for plots. It can be a bit helpful. Sometimes. I mostly keep my own counsel about things.
1. I went to the state Renaissance fair on Sunday by myself and had a great time. I bought a small oil lamp (now I have to buy oil!). I watched Shakespeare, acrobats, people on stilts. About half of the hundreds and hundreds of people who attended were dressed up. More costumes than Halloween. People-watching was a lot of fun. Falconry demos and lots of giant turkey legs. Jousting. I got a new flower crown.
I had my fortune read. I was disappointed with the reading. I asked about work and basically the reader (a 75 year old lady who looked very tired) recommended I try a temp agency or get hired as a holiday worker at a store, which is fine and very common sense. It was more like advice from someone who doesn't really know me about making money right now (in the short term) instead of interpreting the cards. And she asked 'What does your husband think?' because the lovers card showed up in my present. The point is really not what my husband thinks. That's the opposite of the point, in fact. And it was a massive spread, really the biggest one I've ever seen. Maybe 20+ cards. I was yearning for encouragement and confidence and direction and got...well...whatever. I asked her about friends. And she said 'You've got friends!' and pointed to various cards. I was hoping for something like, you will have an opportunity to see your friends at some point, but whatever. Huzzah!
2. The neighbors upstairs keep flooding their bathrooms and causing leaks into the apartment. Both bathrooms. One time it was an overflowed toilet. Or they flood the shower. Apparently, there is a mother and 3 teenage sons recently moved from Saudi Arabia. It's not fun. Buckets everywhere catching leaks. I miss the smoking, loud gaming Russians (former occupants upstairs). Apartment living. I want to move 2026. We stay for the schools, specifically Minisculus'.
3. I got my 2025 Hobonichi in the mail so if I am not organized next year, I have only myself to blame. :) It's very comprehensive.
4. SSCP (Super Secret Craft Project) is done! I had to revise expectations severely twice, but I have finished. I will post about it in November. In about a week or so, I will move onto SSCP #2 & #3. Of course, I want to start autumn spreads. Then Hallowe'en cards!!
5. I am drinking Dunkin Donuts S'mores coffee. It is very fragrant! I have got some Starbucks Fall Blend in the cupboard.
6. Tomorrow is RM of BTS birthday! Woo hoo!
7. The English translation of Seishi Yokomizo's The Little Sparrow Murders is out. I am going to get a copy. Maybe save it for the Aruba trip.
5 SEPT: Be Late for Something Day: Are you a punctual person?
I try to be. Somethings you should be early for and some things you should be exactly on time for. It takes a while to figure out which is which.
6 SEPT: Dog Walker Appreciation Day: Would you like to be a professional dog walker?
No way. No puppers for me.
7 SEPT: World Beard Day: What’s the most famous beard you can think of?
*insert joke*
8 SEPT: Iguana Awareness Day: Would you ever keep an iguana as a pet?
My sister had an iguana named Uncle growing up. Sometimes Youtube throws up videos of iguanas in my feed. Not for me (no pets!) but interesting.
9 SEPT: Wonderful Weirdos Day: Who is the most wonderful weirdo you know?
I wouldn't call
bethctg a weirdo but she has some mild quirks that I find amusing.10 SEPT: Swap Ideas Day: Do you have someone you swap ideas with?
Sometimes I try to talk to the boys about my stories, especially if I am looking for plots. It can be a bit helpful. Sometimes. I mostly keep my own counsel about things.