from a fire sign

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Hello, world!

I live. My life has changed a great deal in the years (years!) since I've been active in LJ, and I can't say that I'm back to stay and play now (though I really wish I could). I'm dropping in for two reasons: first, because some of you are still very real presences in my heart, even though I've shamefully fallen ridiculously out of touch; second, because I've noticed that most of the comments that have come in during my absence have been from people wondering where "Jjail" went. I actually didn't even have a copy myself due to a number of strange events that included the violent destruction of my old computer. but I eventually found a copy of the complete version in chapters at adultfanfiction.net, and I've recombined it here. I recommend that those who want certain access save a copy. I've personally given up on the reliability of anything lasting without considerable backup measures.

As for me... I'm back in Cali (Vista, to be precise), working as an astrologer and looking for a second job. I haven't written in a thousand million years -- a little too much experiencing outside things and not enough exploring the inner realms lately -- but I do hope to return to the writing world soon. I need it. God knows I need it. And I know only the writers and other creative artists out there will fully understand just how I mean that.

Happy Mercury Retrograde, everyone! You'll remember, this is the time old ghosts from the past are supposed to pop up... *g*

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Hola. This journal is not exactly "friends-only," but sorta kinda "friends-mostly." I post most entries publicly, but then go back and f-lock them after a week or so.

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Just got glasses, which apparently I've needed for something like eight years, though I thought I was getting by just fine (except for the squinting at road signs, notes on boards at school, small-print icons, etc.). The first thing I see clearly in nearly a decade? My face in a mirror, which the oh-so-helpful LensCrafters guy seemed to think I'd like.

Conclusion? I hate the sighted world. Why did no one tell me I look my age?!? Bugger. I'm so learning about this "exfoliating" and "toner" nonsense.

In honor of the (dubious) glory of Sight, I post icons. Some were made pre-sight, some post-sight. Can't bother identifying which is which. When I take my glasses off, I can't even tell.

samples:


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Okay, sorry, f'list. Skip=flagillion (yes, that is a play on "flagitious"!) is too much for me right now. Me read slow.

Am currently doing three things in life: working on that aforementioned writing project (in revisions now, with a new deadline, which has already slightly passed, but I'm on it!), fantasizing about pirate porn (gooooooooooood), and coordinating a massive collaborative b'day prezzie for my Cancer buddy (yes! I have a local Cancer friend, even though I'm an Aries! And I love him!) which seems to involve my whoring myself out to strangers in order to solicit their money for said (highly expensive drum set) prezzie. Also, Merc Retrograde is my busiest time for people showing up on my doorstep or finding me in the grocery line or whatever and talking about their issues, so there's that. (I'm irrelevant most times of the year. Annoying as it can be, I do value these "I have a purpose!" periods.)

So...back in a while, is what I mean to say. Possibly after the 15th, when Merc's gone direct again. Best to all!

Sorry, folks, really not trying to ignore anyone. I'm working on a writing project on a deadline (no, nothing that pays, drat it all), and it's all I can do to keep myself away from any and every distraction possible. (Staying away from the computer and working longhand doesn't even do the trick, as I managed to spend six hours yesterday on a crack!tastic Jjail sequel instead of the project. I'll reread that one later and see if it's worth cleaning up.) Project's finally going well, and the bulk oughtta be done tomorrow or the next day, so I'll be looking at flist/comments/mail again after that...

Surely this has made the rounds of LJ before, but on the chance it didn't... Battle at Kruger. A baby water buffalo gets taken down by lions at the edge of a water hole. Then crocs come up for a bite o' baby, and the lions deal with that. Then the few grownup buffalo the pride scared away at the beginning return -- with absolutely everyone -- and kick the lions' asses. And baby jumps up to rejoin the herd.

I can't help getting kinda smug when vegetarians win. *smugs*

ETA: Quick Sparrington ficlet rec: Unfair Tactical Advantage by kayliemalinza. The summary didn't make me read it, but the rating comment did: "PG-13 for Jack's helpless lecherous observations." Chee!

Merc retrograde approaches, mis amigos y amigas. Ten days from now, though those of y'all more sensitive to Mercury -- or those who have Mercury already making a significant aspect to your natal chart that will continue through most of the retrograde period -- might be feeling early effects already. Prepare for communication difficulties (beware the kerfuffles), ghosts from the past, reflection and rethinking and revisiting choices made. Remember that it's a valuable time, one for consideration rather than action, so think thoroughly and don't go moving on any world-changing decisions 'til after July 9, if that can be avoided. And it's generally considered not the best time to sign any meaningful contracts, what with communication being more difficult and thinking less clear for most folks than is normally the case.

Unless astrology's bupkiss.*

*eternal disclaimer

Edit: Link no workie. Google "Pepe le Pew quotes" and follow the first result.

Favorite so far: (While on a yacht) "I am ze captain, and you are ze first mate. Promotions will follow quickly!"

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A few AWE icons, all a mite spoilery: Barbossa, Tia Dalma, hot twin chicks, Moog, Norrington, one I keep calling "we poosh ze leetle sheeps around" in my head, though I don't know why... I forgot how hard it is to bend a little 100 X 100 pixel box to one's will.

Adding more sporadically without making a new update. When I get a great fat lot of 'em, I'll post a fresh link.

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