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From time to time I like to post about things that go on at the NCC. Specifically, when special events occur- both personal and community wise- that give me a push in the right direction.

Click for the long spiritual stories of my current life. Complete with Aztecs! )
Current Mood:
surprised surprised
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Saw the insurance adjuster today (or he came to see me, I guess would be more accurate).

Downside: My whooole effin' bumper needs replaced. I guess there were cracks in it that can't be repaired. When I first saw them. I just thought they were scratches. He said just that could be $200-$300. Also said my quarter panel may have smooshed a bit because there's a gap under between it and the tail light. There's a chip in the paint right at the corner and he's concerned about rust.

Upside: He said that I pretty much hit the best area to hit. The damage is on a hollow side of the bumper, so it's unlikely there's any damage under it that would need repaired. He also said it was a simple repair (as opposed to Stef, who'll be out of a car for 4 days)

I dunno the whole cost, but I'm sure I'll be forking out the whole $500 deductible I have. I'll be getting his estimate in the mail.

Ah well. Coulda been worse, that's for sure. While I'm a little worried about the money, at least it's not as bad as it could be.

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Hell yes. New layout!

Samuel is so badass! :3

Current Mood:
busy busy
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MY ROSE BLOOMED

BOOYAH

Early morning:

HELLO )

Late morning:

OMG )

It's absolutely gorgeous. I love fiery orange.

Bonus dogs:

SQUIRRELS AND THE STINK EYE )

My shower is currently lined with vinegar-soaked paper towels and the kitchen is clean. Tomorrow I have to blanch my beans and freeze them. I... have no idea what I'm doing.

I will very shortly have to tell you guys about that thing, which is built up beyond stupidity now, at least to [info]pfsheckarski's mind, and my own. It's nothing. But something. I DONT EVEN KNOW OK

My flist is having a bad time lately. I will give it songs to soothe it, until such a time as that black hole in my bathtub finally gets off it's ass and performs so we can all escape into the Res-O-Verse. I KNOW YOU'RE JUST SMOKING POT AND EMITTING RADIATION IN THERE, GET A JOB YOU BUM

Florence + the Machine - Howl
[ the fabric of your flesh, pure as a wedding dress / until i wrap myself inside your arms i cannot rest / the saints can't help me now, the ropes have been unbound / i hunt for you with bloodied feet across the hallow'd ground ]

Hungry Lucy - The Chase (F9 mix)
[ thin and withered / red dress turned to pink / thought i heard her laughing / in books of blue-black ink ]

Lamb - Stronger
[ i'm so afraid / something is broken now / too much has been said / to wipe it clean somehow / without this love / where will i be? ]

<3

Still haven't NaNo'd today. Am bad.

Current Mood:
tired tired
Current Music:
Breaking Benjamin - Dance With The Devil
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The banners for the winners of the Week 200 Extravaganza - 20 Prompts theme are ready and waiting under the cut! ::wink:: 

Week 200 )
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The empire strikes back

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RSS feeds again

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Enveloped in postcards

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Photos of the week

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"Oh, no, Ms. McClelland, you won't need to see the adjustor at all! He can just come and take a look and he'll send you a check if needed!"

My ass. Finally spoke with the guy and I have NO idea what time he's coming around but I had to give him elaborate instructions on how to get ahold of me at work whenever he arrives. I should just fucking call off.

If I worked longer than a 6 hour day at any point this week, I would. But I haven't worked a day past 2PM.

I hope he's not aggravated all to hell because of what he has to go through to reach me by the time I get to him.

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...my NaNo is going amazing. It's like it's already written, out there in the universe, and I'm just transcribing it right now. That may change when I hit the 20k mark, where things get fuzzy for the next ten thousand words, but for now, I know what I want to write and it's coming to me.

Ammy report, since you are all dying to know: IN A SHOCKING TWIST )

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I think I might try to learn to knit while watching Supernatural. Fandom Secrets has hounded me long enough.

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My rose has still not bloomed. It looks like it's thinking about it, though. The petals have begun to unfurl and if you stick your nose right over it you can smell it. And it smells gooooooooooooooooooooooood.

Current Mood:
relieved relieved
Current Music:
Royksopp - What Else Is There?
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I was in one train, sitting down, when this short, chubby lady from the train across scurried out of that train to try and get into the train I was in. She nearly made it when the doors slammed in her face. She stood there for a second hoping maybe the conductor saw her and would open the door for her. Nope!

She turned back and hurried across the platform for the train she abandoned, but she made it a little to half way before their doors also slammed shut. She looked back and forth between the two trains, in confusion, panic and then defeat as they both moved away from the station.

I laughed out loud and people looked.

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The theme for week 202 is:

How Could You?

*Word count: 250 words minimum
*Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 11:59pm EST
*Interpret however you like
*Please remember to put the week number (202) and/or the theme in the subject line of your post

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Please vote for your ONE favorite fic by commenting to this screened post. Use the LETTER assigned to each fic to indicate your choice. Your vote will not be visible to anyone except yourself and me (the mod). The deadline to vote is Friday, November 6, 11:59pm EST.

A Acorns

B His Hope

C Revenge is Sweet

D Kikyou,Kikyou,Kikyou

E Oops, or Eri in Wonderland

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The winners for week 200 are:

1st Place: Heir Apparent - [info]forthrightly

2nd Place: 影 (Shadows) - [info]shiinabambi

3rd Place: Just Once - [info]britedark

Congratulations! The results were all veryyyy close to each other, so thank you to all who voted! Thank you also to everyone who participated in week 200!

[info]forthrightly, I will purchase a $5 gift certificate for you tomorrow.

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