zw4929

Couldn't sleep, so I did this...

2008-07-22T03:57:21Z

Couldn't sleep, so I did this...

http://www.helloquizzy.com/results/the-attachment-style-test/?fromCGI=1&var_Anxiety=27&var_Avoidance=45

Your result for The Attachment Style Test...

The Free Agent

21% Anxiety Over Abandonment and 38% Avoidance Of Intimacy

You like to be independent, to play by your own rules. You're not terribly interested in finding a partner and settling down, and it makes you nervous to imagine that someone might depend on you for anything. Were you to find the right partner--someone as independent as you, probably--you'd not be too put out about sharing your adventures with him/her.

Fictional characters with whom you might identify: Han Solo (Star Wars), Beatrice ("Much Ado About Nothing")

Other Attachment Types:
Secure:	The Unicorn	\|	The Cuddleslut	\|	The Free Agent
Preoccupied:	The Cling Wrap	\|	The Squid	\|	The Insect
Fearful:	The Doormat	\|	The Leper	\|	The Exile
Dismissing:	The Hermit	\|	The Stone	\|	The Player
Confused:	The Waffler

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Your result for The Best Thing About You Test...

Courage

Courage is your greatest virtue.

Courage, also known as bravery, will and fortitude, is the ability to confront fear, pain, risk, danger, and all that. "Physical courage" is courage in the face of physical pain, hardship, or threat of death, while "moral courage" is the courage to act awesome in the face of opposition, shame, or discouragement. And you? You are remarkable. You demonstrate courage on all fronts. All 7 virtues are a part of you, but your courage runs deepest.

Courageous famous people: Genghis Khan, The Last Starfighter, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Your raw relative scores follow. 0% is low, and 100% is perfect, nearly impossible. Note that I pitted the virtues against each other, so in some way these are relative scores. It's impossible to score high on all of them, and a low score on one is just relatively low compared to the other virtues.

YOUR VIRTUES

40% Compassion

0% Intelligence

63% Humility

33% Honesty

25% Discipline

71% Courage

58% Passion

Take The Best Thing About You Test at HelloQuizzy

http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/the-commonly-confused-words-test

Your result for The Commonly Confused Words Test...

Advanced

You scored 100% Beginner, 86% Intermediate, 93% Advanced, and 73% Expert!

You have an extremely good understanding of beginner, intermediate, and advanced level commonly confused English words, getting at least 75% of each of these three levels' questions correct. This is an exceptional score. Remember, these are commonly confused English words, which means most people don't use them properly. You got an extremely respectable score.

Thank you so much for taking my test. I hope you enjoyed it!

For the complete Answer Key, visit my blog: http://shortredhead78.blogspot.com/.

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http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/the-would-you-have-been-a-nazi-test

Your result for The Would You Have Been a Nazi Test...

The Expatriate

Achtung! You are 38% brainwashworthy, 27% antitolerant, and 24% blindly patriotic

Congratulations! You are not susceptible to brainwashing, your values and cares extend beyond the borders of your own country, and your Blind Patriotism does not reach unhealthy levels. If you had been German in the 30s, you would've left the country.

One bad scenario -- as I hypothetically project you back in time -- is that you just wouldn't have cared one way or the other about Nazism. Maybe politics don't interest you enough. But the fact that you took this test means they probably do. I'm gonna give you the benefit of the doubt.

Did you know that many of the smartest Germans departed prior to the beginning of World War II, because they knew some evil shit was brewing? Brain Drain. Many of them were scientists. It is very possible you could have been one of them.

Conclusion: born and raised in Germany in the early 1930's, you would not have been a Nazi.

The Would You Have Been A Nazi? Test

- it rules -

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http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/the-boy-or-girl-test

Your result for The Boy or Girl? Test...

50% Correct!

Great job. This test is *hard*. I know this because people keep e-mailing me and complaining about it. Thanks for taking it.

Didn't click the video? Wish you had? It's also available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPPbmH8Zxco.

Hope you enjoyed it. Don't forget to rate below, and pass it along!

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http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/the-tits,-ass,-and-cuteness-test

Your result for The Tits, Ass, and Cuteness Test...

Asses Wild

Raw score: 30% Big Breasts, 59% Big Ass, and 52% Cute!

Thanks for taking the T and A and C test! Based on your selections, the results are clear: you show an attraction to smaller breasts, larger asses, and sexier composure than others who've taken the test.

Note that because you scored small on breasts but large on ass size, it might appear you like girls bottom heavy. That's probably not the case. What's more likely is that you notice curvy, voluptuous asses, and they turn you on. Breasts are hit or miss, though, and besides, extremely large ones are just saggy and gross, in your opinion.

My third variable, "cuteness" is a mostly objective measure of how innocent a given model looked. It's determined by a combination of a lot of factors: lack of dark eye makeup, facial expression, posture, etc. If you scored high on that variable, you are either really nice OR you're into deflowering teens. If you scored low, you are attracted to raunchier, sexier, women. In your case, your lower than average score suggests you appreciate a sluttier look. Kudos!

Recommended Celebrity: J-Lo, when she's looking extra sexy. Probably not when she's acting.

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zw4929 @ 2008-06-05T06:03:00

2008-06-05T05:09:51Z

The sun's risen, looks like it's going to be a gorgeous day.
Heading out later to visit a couple of friends.
Celebrating my sisters 21st and possibly going to the beach tomorrow.

Had some trouble with speaking out loud on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Most notable examples. - I said 'pizza' when I meant to say 'peanuts', and 'guardian' instead of 'gardening'.
The worst, and therefore most amusing, slip up has to be 'mayerling' instead of 'mayonnaise'.

Last night I dreamed I was having piano lessons. Was a fairly good dream.

zw4929 @ 2008-02-27T03:29:00

2008-02-27T03:33:10Z

Have been really ill. u_u
It sucks.

zw4929 @ 2008-02-14T02:24:00

2008-02-14T02:26:35Z

Well, I just got home - It's... Let's see. Half past one, goodness!

We, that is Charli, Matt, Philip and I, met at the Copperhouse for a quick drink before slinking off to the Thai Chef. Every one of us came away incredibly happy with both the service and the food, which was surprising as Matt especially is usually quite fussy with his meals. 'Twas a great evening. We didn't really bring enough wine but we made up for that by going back to the pub later.
Highlights of the evening - Service at the restaurant. Need a table for four? No problem, just give us a moment to push these tables together.
Later, someone from another table ordered something for dessert and the guy in charge comes out saying, "We haven't got any of that left, I'm afraid. Choose something else." Someone, I'm not sure who as I had my back to them, said "Well that's not very good, is it? For a restaurant." And the guy in charge just goes, "Ah, well. Tough." and goes back to the kitchen. Brilliant! We love the place so much already! We were also indirectly called a bunch of wusses for not appreciating incredibly hot and spicy foods. ^__^ We're planning to go back again soon. Maybe make a regular thing of it every month perhaps.

Prices - Extremely reasonable! The four of us were completely stuffed for just £25. No room for dessert whatsoever.
Service - Brilliant, and amusingly down to earth.
Food - First class, delicious.
No alcohol licence means you can bring your own cheapo wine from the supermarket! Bargain.

Anyway, after the restaurant, we went back to the pub. Picked out a few songs on the jukebox. Rubbish selection, really terrible. Went back to Charli and Matt's for a bit. Came Home. Has been a great night. I feel a bit drunk. The moon and stars are so pretty. I wish I were somewhere else. Somewhere just as pretty but different. Ooh, I'm being all cryptic. :-p
Let's see.
╗ ╢╗╞h ╗ ╢╓╝╓ ╗n ╞╗n╕a╛o╝╓

So, long story short. B-day celebrations have been good.
Thai restaurant - Was also very good.
My friends rock.

zw4929 @ 2008-02-09T14:13:00

2008-02-09T14:19:48Z

Unexpectedly had some friends over last night. I was ambushed!

Highlight of the evening was my mum giving computer advice. Matt's having trouble with a dodgy keyboard and my mum suggests he get a new modem. "That's what Anna did when she had a computer problem."
Er, yes. I had a slightly different computer problem.

Oh, Mother. You're so funny sometimes. ^__^

Tsukigumi retirement news doesn't seem to be affecting me much at all. I don't think it's really sunk in yet.
I am in denial.

zw4929 @ 2008-01-20T09:11:00

2008-01-20T09:48:58Z

Just been talking to my cousin. There's an Abba tribute thing at the Barn on Friday.
We're gonna go! (Hopefully!)

And I got a thing in the post a couple of days ago offering tickets for my birthday, which means I can use my upcoming birthday to get free tickets and champagne!
It's all set. I'm told the tickets will be waiting at the door. With a bit of luck everything will go smoothly and we'll have a good time.
Anyway, everything will be cool. *touches wood* And my cousins friend won't annoy me. Sometimes she does. Last time she did. Oh, so irritating! It annoys me when people scrounge for drinks but never get a round in themselves. It also irritates me when people make comments that suggest I'm faking CFS or something. I'm a little defensive about that.

In other news - I have no other news.
Oh wait! Yes, I do. I finished reading "Castaways of The Flying Dutchman" and most enjoyable it was too. Had a bit of a slow start but it picked up fairly quickly. It's about a boy and his dog, granted immortality and made to travel the Earth forever doing good deeds, sometimes just by being a companion to a lonely shepherd, sometimes helping save a village from demolition. It was something of a kids story but I liked it.

As yesterday was something of a Procrastination Day, today should be something of a Catch Up Day.
I think not.
I shall go for a nice walk, maybe along the beach if it's not too cold.
It'll be Procrastination Weekend!

And in the spirit of Procrastination Weekend, here's something to waste some time on.
What Ice Cream Flavour Are you?

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=338886042745332086

I got Cherry Garcia. I guess that's good.
Cherry Garcia. You fall in the middle on all measurements- sweet, wild, and unique, but not overwhelmingly so on any of those. You make a good friend, able to share your unique perspectives on things, and able to have fun without winding up in jail or something. Good job.

zw4929 @ 2008-01-19T10:03:00

2008-01-19T10:34:39Z

Ahh, today is a good day.
I woke up in a great mood around about 5 in the morning and proceeded to lay around in bed for ages!
Fell asleep again.

Got up around half nine, thought about breakfast.
I was off in la la land thinking, "How come other people complain about corned beef cans? They're easy to open. I can't remember ever having trouble with them... Except when I was small, and that's mostly 'cause I didn't have the strength to turn the little key..."
And that's pretty much when I sliced my thumb open and swore like a trooper.

Reminder for self -
Get too cocky and life will bite you in the ass. Try not to forget that.

So this morning I had the wonderful challenge of spreading butter on toast left handed!
It's really much harder than it sounds.

But I'm still in a good mood, so that's okay!

zw4929 @ 2008-01-18T05:28:00

2008-01-18T05:35:24Z

Up early again today!
Didn't get to watch anything last night. u_u Far too tired.

But! Finally having some success with video clips. I'm learning stuff! Whoo.
Again, got a lot of things I want to do today. and I'm fairly sure I won't have time to do it all.

Found a case of beer yesterday whilst tidying the garage, some unopened bottles of coke, and some balloons! I think perhaps this means I should have a miniature party. Any excuse, eh?

zw4929 @ 2008-01-17T07:23:00

2008-01-17T07:38:34Z

Woke up this morning at 06.25 exactly. Felt brilliant!
Had a nice stretch and thought about what to I have to do today. I'm planning to write out a schedule for the next few weeks 'cause I've been so forgetful lately.

My mum's alarm went off a few minutes later, so I dashed off to make tea. Heheh, Mum was most reluctant to get up today, sounded like a whiny teenager, "I don't wanna get out of bed."
That's MY line!

So anyway, reckon it's going to be a good day.
Got a fair bit of walking to do, post office, bank etc. and I really must go to the library. Got several things to do... Oh, wait. It's Thursday, isn't it. Bugger. Okay, well, I really must go to the library this week. Tomorrow!

And this evening I'm gong to watch Phantom again.
Provided I don't get distracted.

C-C-Coffeeee Love!

2008-01-11T02:44:41Z

So... After being prompted to blog something, anything, I've decided to chat about - Coffee Prince!
'Cause who doesn't love coffee and cute girls masquerading as guys, right?
Well, one cute girl masquerading as a guy but she's very cute.

No, I'm not obsessed. Truly, I'm not!
I'm just enjoying the show. It's sweet and fluffy. Like... Like... Like an easter chick. Aww..

Anyway, many thanks to the person guilty of introducing me to the show. You know who you are. Heheh.

And just in case anyone else is interested in seeing it - http://www.koreandrama.org/?p=431
It's good. Honest.

I haven't been too well this last week. Cue big sad faces and sympathetic sighs.
But I'm feeling quite a lot better now! *cheers and whistles*
Feel free to join in with the cheering.

And that's about all I have to say right now.
*waves*
B'bye.

zw4929 @ 2007-11-28T04:32:00

2007-11-28T05:01:40Z

I've been very bad and neglecting my friends lately.
I apologise to you all and promise to make more of an effort to get in touch (and stay in touch) in the next few weeks.

Will almost certainly be out Friday to celebrate Gemma's birthday.

Not sure about New Years eve yet - I want to go out with Philip but Charli's planning to have a party at her place. If I'm honest I want to do both. I think the best option would be to count down the new year at the pub with my Mum and loads of people I know, or don't know at all, people I don't see often because everyone's so busy... It's a good chance for everyone to get together for a few hours. Then we could go back to Charli's for an after-party sort of thing, just our close friends. She's planning for most of us to crash at hers anyway so it doesn't matter that it'd be late.
We've decided that we're definitely not going to St Ives.

I don't know why I'm so fussed about the new year celebrations. Christmas comes first and I haven't given that a second thought.
Winter Solstice, Yay! Pretty soon it'll stop getting darker and the light will return! *squirms with anticipation*
Noticed a lot of people are doing gift giving stuff which is really cool. I'm tempted to join in but I'm having trouble keeping up with things as it is.

I like winter, I like the cool crisp air and walking at night, I like my ears tingling with cold and I like being able to see my breath. But I'm fairly sure I only like it because I know pretty soon, I'll be home indoors in the warm again.

Anyway, was ill at the end of last week. Not pleasant. I don't know what I had but I feel much better now that I've given it to my sister. ^_^;

zw4929 @ 2007-11-11T11:38:00

2007-11-11T11:39:51Z

Right. So...

Had a miserable night.

Don't you just hate it when you do a small favour for someone,expecting it to take five, maybe ten minutes, and halfway through they ask for just one more small perfectly reasonable thing. And another, and another. A simple trip to drop my sister at the other end of town became a trip to collect H... And The Foghorn... And visit the cashpoint... And drop them off at the Old Bookies, and then not the bookies because they've changed their mind, pub instead. Ten minutes became more like an hour!

Got woken up this morning by The Foghorn who seemed unusually cheerful and intent on waking the entire house. This is most irritating because I was woken last Sunday by the Foghorn as well, only that day she was quite upset and wailing about something. I'm not sure which version I prefer.
Last night, not only did I not go out and enjoy myself but I spent so long doing that favour for my sister that we were about an hour behind in the grocery shopping chore that the whole shopping experience, instead of being a cool, calm stroll through the store with plenty of price comparison and list checking... It was a mad dash to get everything done before they wanted to close

On top of all that, when we finally got round to checking out, I couldn't remember my pin no. (actually, my mum's pin no., I haven't had a credit card in a year or more) and so we had to come home empty handed. It was a complete waste of an evening. I was very grouchy by the time we got home.

So, not out having fun, not home having fun, not even getting chores done or taking a pleasant stroll,... I felt better after watching Elisabeth (again) and listening to some music. Decided to write up a few emails and then my sister and her boyfriend came home. Started trying to read over my shoulder. Excuse me, what?! Mind your own business, y' nosy buggers. Then they started bickering over something stupid and I figured it was best to disappear to my room.
I don't think I've been chased from a room since... Oh, I don't know. It's been a long time.

Ah well, the sun is shining again today. Little bit cold but it's still gorgeous and bright. I had a good nights sleep at least, even if I didn't accomplish anything.
In other news - I've gone more than a week without having a delightful alcoholic beverage. This means I've proven to myself that I don't have an alcohol problem. I was starting to worry. Hurrah for not being alcoholic. I might go and have a drink later to celebrate.

Blah - Another Quizzy Thing

2007-11-10T06:58:46Z

What Type of Lesbian Are You? (Inspired by Curve Mag.)
created with QuizFarm.com

You scored as The Stud

Often seen as the quiet loner, you often dress in leather and stand in the rain hoping to meet a potential lover.

The Stud

70%

The Pretty-Boi Dyke

60%

The Magic Earring Ken Dyke

55%

The Bohemian Dyke

55%

The Vaginal-Reference-Making Dyke

50%

The Sprightly Elfin Femme

50%

The Student Dyke

50%

The Hipster Dyke

45%

The Little-Boy Dyke

45%

The Granola Dyke

35%

The Femme Fatale

35%

The Surprise! Dyke

30%

The Quasi-Gothic Femme

25%

Not been up to much lately

2007-10-29T12:55:00Z

Had a fairly good weekend.
Out with a few friends on Saturday. Had nibbles and drink at Charli's. Got a bit sloshed, I blame my cousin entirely. We didn't go clubbing, thank Heaven! My feet still hurt as it is, I think I'd be crippled for life if we'd gone dancing until four.

I realised I've not been posting much here over the last few days. I guess the novelty wore off or something. Or maybe I just don't have much to say. I've always had trouble keeping up to date with journals, I just get too lazy to write.

Oh, very excited about watching Seal Of Roses! With subtitles! So excited! I'm trying to wait so I can watch it with my mum but I think... I'm not sure I can wait! I'm currently squeeing in the most dignified manner possible. Ahhh, Vampire... Ahhh, Requiem.... Must watch... Must wait.... Watch, wait, watch!! Eee!

Found a postcard of Hayle. Couldn't believe how difficult that was. Loads of cards of Newquay, St Ives, St Michael's Mount, random stones, surfers, puppies and seals... But one! Just one blinking card of Hayle. And I almost missed it too.

I'm supposed to be going out to Pz on Thursday to see a movie. I'm not sure what we're gonna see, it's just an excuse to hang out with friends for me. I don't give a toss about the film. I do hope it's good though. I plan to smuggle in some cheap snacks. It's bad enough having to fork out for the cinema ticket, 's expensive! We're driving into town, I'm not sure how happy I am about that. More accurately, I'm not happy about the designated driver. I've got a feeling that we're gonna end up tied to her, leaving when she wants and going where she wants. Maybe I'm being over-sensitive but I'm certain she loves having that little bit of power over the rest of us, she's quick enough to use it. Well, I'm going to take an extra tenner with me so I can tell her to get stuffed if she starts giving us shit. I'd rather have a drink in the pub and get the freaking bus.
Seriously, when I spend some time with my friends, that's exactly what I want to do. I want to go into town, chat and have a laugh. Watch the film, talk about the film, maybe have a bite to eat, talk some more. I don't want to fork out £7, trek into town to see a movie and barely speak more than - "Hi, how are you? Shh, films starting. Oh, that was good. See you next week." I could stay home and watch youtube for free and have better conversations with my dog!
Ooh, I got a bit wound up there. ^__^
I'm in a really good mood today so I'm not sure exactly where that came from. Mm, I'm hoping "Designated Driver" doesn't read this and get stroppy with me. She might make me sit in the boot. Heh, I'd point her here myself if I thought it'd change her behaviour. I think maybe I'm worried about getting my money's worth. My friends have a lot more loose change than I do and can afford to waste a tenner, it's a big deal to me though. Especially since getting involved in one the most expensive hobbies on Earth.

Did a couple of quizzy things.
I'm not sure how accurate this is, after all - It's just a bit of fun.
Reckon it's pretty close though.

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/6711512663497470889/Quick-Painless-ENNEAGRAM

you chose BX - your Enneagram type is NINE (aka "The Mediator")

"I am at peace"
Peacemakers are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union with others and the world around them.

How to Get Along with Me
    * If you want me to do something, how you ask is important. I especially don't like expectations or pressure.
    * I like to listen and to be of service, but don't take advantage of this.
    * Listen until I finish speaking, even though I meander a bit.
    * Give me time to finish things and make decisions. It's OK to nudge me gently and nonjudgmentally.
    * Ask me questions to help me get clear.
    * Tell me when you like how I look. I'm not averse to flattery.
    * Hug me, show physical affection. It opens me up to my feelings.
    * I like a good discussion but not a confrontation.
    * Let me know you like what I've done or said.
    * Laugh with me and share in my enjoyment of life.

What I Like About Being a NINE
    * being nonjudgmental and accepting
    * caring for and being concerned about others
    * being able to relax and have a good time
    * knowing that most people enjoy my company; I'm easy to be around
    * my ability to see many different sides of an issue and to be a good mediator and facilitator
    * my heightened awareness of sensations, aesthetics, and the here and now
    * being able to go with the flow and feel one with the universe

What's Hard About Being a NINE
    * being judged and misunderstood for being placid and/or indecisive
    * being critical of myself for lacking initiative and discipline
    * being too sensitive to criticism; taking every raised eyebrow and twitch of the mouth personally
    * being confused about what I really want
    * caring too much about what others will think of me
    * not being listened to or taken seriously

NINEs as Children Often
    * feel ignored and that their wants, opinions, and feelings are unimportant
    * tune out a lot, especially when others argue
    * are "good" children: deny anger or keep it to themselves

NINEs as Parents
    * are supportive, kind, and warm
    * are sometimes overly permissive or nondirective

Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele

The Enneagram Made Easy
Discover the 9 Types of People
Harper SanFrancisco, 1994, 161 pages

zw4929 @ 2007-10-24T00:43:00

2007-10-23T23:55:55Z

My sleeping pattern is all messed up.

I went to bed early 'cause I was super tired and now I'm awake in the middle of the night. Not half awake either, full on wide awake! Usually when something like this happens I'd go for a walk. I love walking at night. I especially love walking at night when it's cold. I like how the cold stings my ears a little bit and coming home to a nice warm house is, usually, just marvelous.

But I don't feel like it this evening. The stars have lost some of their sparkle and I'm feeling slightly out of sorts. Slightly irritated, I guess.
*Sigh*
Don't I feel sorry for myself? Whining on my journal. Tsk.

Bright side, I had a wonderful dream. It was all sweetness and light. - I read a book with someone special to me.
Now that I come to type it up, t sounds kinda boring for a dream but I enjoyed it. It was very satisfying and full of contentment.

Still Exhausted

2007-10-18T23:26:15Z

Went out unexpectedly. Watched a couple of dvds. They were fairly good. Wild Hogs and Meet The Robinson's.

Got to enjoy a tiny bit of takarazuka fangirling with somebody else! Yes! But couldn't do too much as that'd be rude. Third person = Not impressed at all. In fact, somewhat dismayed at seeing their friend lost to a world of dreams!
It was so wonderful to see somebody else choose 'Weird Japanese Musical' over all the other options that were suggested by a non-believer. Had a headache, but it doesn't seem too bad now.
Will get my DVD back soon but I'm not too worried about it. I have plenty of Elisabeth to keep me happy for a while.
I'm wondering what I should lend or watch with my new convert next.
It's a toss up between Ernest In Love or Violet's Glowing Red / Cocktail. Possibly Phantom.
I have the tiniest regret for buying so much Elisabeth, - I had to have it but I wonder if it might not have been better to get several other shows instead.
But then, I know I wouldn't have borrowed the money for other shows. I would have been very sensible and waited until I'd saved up.

Spoke too soon about the headache. 'Tis back with a vengeance.

Personality Quiz swiped from Ah_Fa's LJ.
http://www.paulgoldinresearch.com/cg/
My Most Recent Result

19th October
You are striving for a life full of activity and experience and, perhaps even more, an environment where you would be able to forge a close bond with a person who can offer full emotional fulfilment.

All of your dreams and hopes have not materialised and consequently you are unsure of which way to go. This uncertainty has led to considerable stress but you have sufficient 'strength of mind' to overcome this state of affairs although it will take some time.

The way things are, you feel that you are stuck in a rut and there is not much you can do about it. You feel frustrated and inhibited but if you can find a way to let yourself go, you may find that things aren't quite so bad as perhaps you thought they were. One consolation is that since you are an extremely emotional individual, with the right person you may be able to release some of that frustration and tension with some mutual tender loving care.

Whatever you strive to do, something always seems to be holding you back. There is no subterfuge in you. You are a clear thinker and all you demand from life, in a relationship, is a partner whom you can trust and with whom you can, together, develop a foundation of trust based on understanding. You are your own person and you demand freedom of thought to follow your own convictions. You have no interest in 'two-timing' and all you seek is sincerity and 'straight-dealing'.

You don't like authority and you rebel against all forms of limitation. You are your own person and you intend to stay that way and to get on in the world simply by your hard work and determination.

I guess some of that is spot on, and some of it comes close.

The thing that bothers me though is that it's so different from the results I got last month and even at the beginning of the month. I wonder what's changed within me that I haven't even realised.

zw4929 @ 2007-10-18T13:27:00

2007-10-18T12:41:03Z

I'm exhausted. Nothing new there. :-p
But it's only just gone 13.30. The day's only halfway through!
Think I've got a cold or something. Definitely have a sore throat.
Last night I was so tired I couldn't even watch Cocktail all the way through and had to turn it off somewhere in the middle. *SHOCK*

I noticed some of the colour has been stripped out of my most recently bought jeans. (They're not new but they're not old either and they were quickly becoming a favourite.)
I figure it must be from the alcohol spillage on Friday. I'm amazed it could do that though.
Well, I guess I had to have some bad luck eventually. I consider myself lucky that it was just my jeans ruined and not my gorgeous coat.

In A Singin' Sorta Mood

2007-10-16T13:17:44Z

Because... *Breaks Into Song*
I have a package from Australia... From Australia... Australia...

I have a package from Australia... And it's ever so shiny and good!

*Squee!*

I shall open it immediately!
Three guesses what's inside. ^__^;

In other news, I'm a little bit tired lately and more than a little annoyed at a certain person who insists on text messaging. Texts cost money! Back and forth miniature texts cost a small fortune - Get online where it's free and doesn't harm my bank balance! I refuse to put more than a tenner a month on my phone (even before I started saving every penny for a certain DVD collection). Does that make me really stingy?

I wouldn't have a mobile phone at all except it's good for possible emergency situations. I must admit, I've used it often when I'm too exhausted to walk home, especially if it looks like it might rain. My phone isn't attached to me though, I often completely forget it.

Sometimes I deliberately leave it at home when I go for a walk.
Does anyone else realise just how relaxing it is to go for a walk by yourself and know that for the next half an hour nobody can bother you.

zw4929 @ 2007-10-13T04:30:00

2007-10-13T03:47:29Z

Hmm, what do I really want to say today?

Well, first off the day has hardly begun, so I'm really talking about last night. I had a good time.
I went to my friends 3 in 1 celebration and it was good, not as many people there as I expected but still we all had a fantastic time. I... I messed up. I was so... I guess I seemed drubk before I'd even had a drink. All super happy and Whoo! We played a few games and I had a few drinks. Possibly a few drinks too many.

My cousin and I went halves on a present and later we went to the nearest nightclub. One of them anyway. I danced a bit. Not as much as I'd planned. Just didn't feel up to it.. Am more tired than I realise- Met a nice girl though. Well, she seems nice. Guess I'll find out soon enough. Got her phone number. At least, I think I got her phone number - it could be a fake. Or I may have writtem it down wrong. Pssh! I'm sure it's fine. She was a good dancer.
I'm very pleased with myself, I'm making new friends and meeting new people. Hooray for me. End of the month I'm supposed to be out again for halloween, I dunno. I want to dress up and go out but I also want to stay in and watch a film. There's an anninversary thing for one of my friends, so they'll be out too. I might tag along with them.

I'm seriously tthnking about getting my hair cut, it's getting soo long... My cousing says I shouldn't and I usually trust his judgement but this time I'm like, arrgh, I want it shorter! I almost went an d had it cut today biut I slept late and was running late for the whole party thing. Another friend of mine is feeling ill. I hope she doesn't have what I had. I sent her a kitkat and a getwell sooon message. Aren't I the sweetest? : -p Anyway, long story sort, I'm a bit tiddly. Love to everyone. ever. In the whole wide world, especially people who have names that start with J because J is my favourite letter. Hooray for the letter J! *hugs* *kisses*

What else do I want to say? Mmm, I don't know.

Oh! Wait! I do know!
I went to the library today and finally got my hands on a copy of "The Importance Of Being Earnest!, and a copy of "The Tales Of Genji". I plan to read and enjoy. ^__^ Oh yes. ^__^
Also, Aran Kei - Still very sexy. (Motorcycle, Wah!)

Feeling Better

2007-10-11T23:07:57Z

What I've been doing since Tuesday -

Tues - From about 10pm - Slept all night and all Wednesday morning.
Wednesday - Around 1pm - Had a glass of water, checked E-mail and made a few LJ comments. Quietly swore about the people I live with for putting empty paracetamol boxes back in the cupboard, leading me to believe that we have enough medicinal crap to start our own clinic when in fact we have nothing but cardboard! (Flu Plus capsules = Empty box. Ibuprofen = Empty box. Paracetamol = Several empty boxes!)
Slept until 5pm - replied to text messages, had another glass of water
Slept until 11 pm - Had a mug of hot chocolate. Watched Soragumi's otokoyaku dance from the finale of Elisabeth. (Thoughts - Is that...? Yeah, it's Komu! Mmm, Komu looks good in blue.)
Watched Soragumi's Elisabeth.
My dog came over to offer cuddles and sympathy. He can be sweet. It was fine for about half an hour then he coughed all over me. Thanks a lot, Rexy Boy. I'm already sick, why not pass your doggy germs my way?

Slept till Thursday 9am - Had some toast. (Someone Bought Bread!) More water. Watched Ernest In Love. Again.Made a note to read up on Aran Kei and to stop forgetting Hoshigumi.
Slept until 6 - Started to watch TMP '89 but fell asleep! Been sleeping on and off all evening.

Thursday - Almost Midnight. You'd think with all that sleeping I'd at least have a few good dreams but nope, none that I remember anyway.
I feel quite a lot better, not really sick anymore just tired. Yay! First thing tomorrow I'm going to load my MP3 player with fast paced, cheesy, get-up-and-dance songs to keep me on my toes, and then I'm off to the shop for apples, bananas, and a couple of tins of those mandarin oranges that I really, really like with crushed biscuits. Reckon plenty of fresh, yummy fruit will do me the world of good... And I'll need it. My mate's having a party tomorrow night - It's a joint birthday, engagement, house-warming thing - Three celebrations in one. I didn't think it was a good idea - I mean, you want to space out your celebrations, right? More excuses to get your friends together and have a good time. Not that you should need an excuse. I'm sure you know what I mean. I might get my hair cut too, I dunno, it's getting awfully long.
Anyway, love to everyone who sent their best wishes and get well soons. x Appreciate it.

Please excuse the babble.

Sorgumi Elisabeth
Love for - Wao as Franz, Wataru as Lucheni, Hanafusa as Elisabeth - with the crying! Oh, the tears just streaming down her face. Wow. Zunko singing throughout - It was goooood. I especially liked Death's shocked expression when Elisabeth was all torn up with grief over Rudolph. It was like, "Ah! She almost tricked me!"
Komu's Rudolph was soo adorable. I was surprised to find I liked Rudolph more than Lucheni - I usually <3 Crazy Man Lucheni. Rudolph really seemed to be struggling against Death during Yami Ga Hirogaru. I love the bit where he's on his knees and holding his head in a very dramatic fashion. Plus - Komu looks really good in blue at the end. I always enjoy the dancing at the end.More Zunko, Yay! With the singing! And the dancing!
Note for self - Soragumi Otokoyaku Dance = Chapter 39 - Seemed a little stiff in places, Hanagumi's version was much more fluid, but I loved it none the less. *Squee*

Read a bit about Aran Kei.
She was Philippe De Chandon in Cosmos' Phantom. I knew I'd seen that face before! ^__^ She looks different when she smiles. She's also the lead in Singin' In The Rain, one of the shows high up on my list. So why do I always forget her name? I remember that Yamato Yuuga is Cosmo Brown in Singin' In The Rain but I don't remember the name of the lead?! Where's my head at?
I watched a bit from her Personal Book, there was a motorcycle. I actually said out loud "Please tell me she's gonna get on that motorcycle". And She Got On The Motorcycle! I might have keeled over with spasms of glee if she'd actually started it up and revved the engine. Good thing she didn't, really. ^__^

Tuesday, however, Very Full Of Win Indeed!

2007-10-09T14:01:47Z

Ha! Being all sick etc is actually good luck in disguise!

If I hadn't been feeling so shit I wouldn't have been home to sign for a delivery containing my very first issue of Graph!
It took it's time getting here, I was beginning to worry.

Thanks to the TakaWiki I knew this (I bows to the awesomeness of the TakaWiki) - Graph magazine is an image-heavy, slick monthly magazine published by Hankyu Co. It has a double-sided pull out poster in each issue, as well as stickers of some of the photos.

And I was told if I'm looking for out of costume pictures of the stars then Graph is the magazine to get.

What I didn't realise, and what nobody told me, was that I'd open it up and be visually assaulted by image after image of utter gorgeousness.
I should have known. Common sense should have been warning enough.
Takarisiennes minus Stage Costume and Stage Make Up plus Highly Professional Photo shoot = One Very Happy Anna.
It's a delightful mix of stage pictures, casual pictures, not too much text to skip over... (Must learn Japanese... Talk about a new challenge!)

Sena Jun's Viento Espanol photo-book - <3 She's so cute and sexy at the same time! I'm here giggling like a schoolgirl with a massive crush. Hee! I used to love Zorro, when I was a kid I wanted to be Zorro. Heheh... *embarrassed* So Asako Zorro = Wah! Love! Jealous!
She even looks good in that purple shirt with the yellow spots. I'm not a big fan of that shirt.

I also have Mon Bijou which I originally ordered to throw my support behind the whole Encourage Hankyu To Lavish More Attention On The Musumeyaku Because They're Gorgeous Too And Certainly Deserve It Campaign.

(Is there such a campaign? - There should be.)
I tell you all - You almost certainly need this book. Just about every image is breathtakingly beautiful. It's so aesthetically pleasing that I actually thought it'd be nice to get another copy so I can break open the binding and frame some of the pages. - And I can't usually stand it when people deface books like that! I don't even like it when people write notes in the cover of a book, let alone tear it apart. Still, I have no cash left so I don't have to worry. :-p

In conclusion, still sick. I always seem to be sick! But also feeling like I could stretch out and touch the sky. I should try and set my DVD Player up in my room. It's kinda awkward to reach though even when I'm well, not sure it's a sensible thing to do when I'm feeling all floppy and weak.

Monday - Not Full Of Win

2007-10-09T02:56:34Z

Looks like my freakish run of luck might be coming to an end.

I've had a somewhat miserable Monday. I didn't do a single thing I'd planned because I felt like crap. To start with I was just a bit tired but then I got all hot and I feel like I've hit by a truck. I ache all over. It's not pleasant.
At least I didn't catch Philip's cold the other week. I usually catch everything going.

Also, my internet connection is playing me up from time to time, usually around 7 in the evening. I'm not complaining, it's cheap and I more than get my moneys worth.
I'm going back to bed in a minute. Just gonna get some cool water and stretch out a bit, hopefully it'll help and later today I can catch up. Must get to the library before Thursday. I want to read that book!

A friend wants me to babysit Friday but I was thinking of going to see Tap Dogs at The Hall for Cornwall. I could use the money though, and money coming in is almost always preferable to money going out. I'll have to think about it. This particular friend owes me some money anyway, it'll be a good chance to get some of it back. I hardly ever see her. Looks like I've already decided I won't be going to see the Australian tap dancers.

Of course, even with the misery of being ill, there has to be a brighter side.
Watched TCA Special '95 Magnifique Takarazuka... Ooh! So many songs, so much dancing... Sure, I didn't recognise everyone but I still enjoyed watching them all. But - I think whoever gave the okay on the wigs for the opening number should be shot. They were awful! Hm, maybe they were supposed to be awful...

Oh and please, does anyone know who was responsible for choosing the songs?
I almost killed myself laughing at the song from the Spencer Davis Group (I think, don't quote me on it) - My pad is kinda messy and there's whiskers on my chin... Blah blah... I'm a man, yeah I am, and I can't help but love you so! - I don't know what the Japanese lyrics were changed to but just thinking about a takarisienne singing that song... Oh goodness! Bwahahaha! Love!

I did enjoy most of it. Truly I did. I especially liked the Meatloaf song, I'd Do Anything For Love and... Oh, I don't remember. Might have to watch it again. ^___^ Any excuse, eh?
In fact the only bits I didn't find to be full of win were the parody bits 'cause I speak not the lingo. I'm sure they were very funny, the audience seemed to think so, but it all went over my head. No short jokes, please. *Is barely five feet tall*
Well, back to bed. Catch ya later. -x-

Lazy Sunday

2007-10-07T12:34:58Z

So, it's Sunday.
I had a wonderful dream last night and a nice lie in this morning. I feel considerably less tired than yesterday.
I'm supposed to be going to the shop for something but I don't remember what it is. I hope I remember soon because even the 24hr supermarket shuts early on a Sunday. I have until 4 pm to remember.

Tomorrow I'm off to the library, must remember to take some change for my reservation charge, and then I'm planning on making myself scarce. I'm avoiding something. Going to leave my phone behind and take a few hours just for me. Might take a walk along the cliffs or catch a bus to Truro or something. Depends on the weather.

The dream I had last night - I was learning to sail up at the lake and one of the girls teaching looked exactly like Komu, except she had a small scar just above her lip. I'm not a very quick study at the best of times so you can imagine I didn't learn very much with a Komu lookalike distraction in the boat. I managed to fall in the lake a few times and she suggested I take up diving instead of sailing. Cheek! Then she said I was the most adorable student she had and kissed me on the nose ^_^ It was a good dream!

zw4929 @ 2007-10-04T07:39:00

2007-10-04T07:11:36Z

Today I'm so tired. I woke up around four in the morning and I can't concentrate at all.
I'm still dreadfully excited about DracuWao and the fact that my DVDs are here, actually here, but I'm too wiped out to even squee properly. Mm, I'm fairly sure the best squees are done in the most improper fashion so perhaps thats not the word I'm looking for. "I'm too tired to even squee correctly.".

Okay, so yesterday I had a pleasant afternoon with my cousin. We watched a couple of films and firmly decided that we loves us some '80s music. I didn't make him watch Ernest In Love, mostly because I'd just finished watching it.
I need to watch Ernest again though. I thought the start was a little slow, probably 'cause I don't speak the lingo, but suddenly there we were at Act Two!

It was so good I hadn't even noticed the passing of time.

I don't have the words to express how wonderful Ernest in Love was. I now have mixed feelings as I'm a little worried that I'll be disappointed in future because I've been spoiled by a super magnificent performance - but then I remind myself that I'm just being silly. Also, loved Algy's clothes but I knew that already.

zw4929 @ 2007-10-02T23:33:00

2007-10-02T23:10:39Z

Wah! Wah! Waaaah!!
I wasn't planning on posting in my journal for a day or two but I can't help myself! I have to shout it out!

Wao, Yoka Wao, as Dracula! Oh Gods! DRACULA WAO!
Brief thank you to demoneyeskyo87 for pointing out the news - http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=21783
I don't know what to say. I don't know what to do!

Most important bits from that article -
After that, there's a woman named Yoka Wao, She has now graduated / retired from Takarazia and the next thing she's going to do is Dracula...and she's going to PLAY Dracula.

While I was in Japan this summer for Jekyll, she came to me with this idea and I said – I don't know. But, she convinced me. When, we resurrected Dracula this summer in Europe, she came with her producers and we made a deal, so in Spring of 2009, Dracula will open in Japan with a woman in the starring role.

I'm so excited! I love how it was Wao's idea! Even though I know I won't get to see it. Not even if I indulge in criminal activity and start mugging old ladies or carrying out ninja burglaries. Wah! *Breathes* I've already done the math, I did it last night for something else. I believe if I start saving now I can visit Japan in 2014 - Just in time for the 100th anniversary. That's almost laughable, isn't it?

But - Today has been a great day for me!
First I paid my customs duty, my dvd delivery should be here tomorrow. (touch wood - hopes)

Then I was pointed in the direction of some gorgeous pictures (THANK YOU! THANK YOU!) which I fully intend to stay up past my bedtime drooling over *_* (Actually, it's due to those pictures that I'm still up to even read that DracuWao news so TREBLE THANKS!)

Then I got to talking with my cousin and we're meeting up tomorrow for ice cream and spagnola. (I'm not entirely sure what spagnola is but I'm sure it's good). I did give fair warning that my Takarazuka stuff is due tomorrow but he may have forgotten. Hard luck, mate. If it's here, you'll be watching it with me!

It's too much I tell you! It's too much happy! If it's possible to die of happiness then I'm in real danger of it right now.

And I'm still riding a fantastic lucky streak .

Yesterday I stepped around a corner and a guy on a bicycle whizzed past me at incredible speed. If I'd been walking just one step ahead of myself I could have been seriously hurt.
LUCKY!
Also, I had to buy food for the dogs and the card reading machines were down, it was pure luck that I'd left a tenner in my pocket when I washed my jeans. I would have had to trek all the way home for some cash.