January 2010
Just got to celebrate New Years on the family boat watching fireworks go off over the bay in Key Largo. Awesome! @ http://ping.fm/KpwQr
Today was great, after lunch did some relaxing, then hot tubbing, then a nap! Soon: presents opening then fireworks on the ocean in the boat
December 2009
Mmmmmm… fried plantains for lunch, SOOO GOOD! Also with amazing yummy burgers. Kai’s mommy ROCKS in the kitchen!
Key Largo is beautiful. Looking forward to enjoying NYE fireworks on the Atlantic tonight aboard my boyfriend’s family boat. AMAZING!!!
“The Pope is really mean … I think he’s from Syltherin.” — Margaret Cho
On the internet while in a plane. I feel like such a jet-setter. Posting a status message from this altitude feels crazy pretentious. WIN!
Getting ready to leave for the airport for an early flight. Not going to be thrilled with new #TSA regulations ala #Crotchbomber. #TSAsucks
At Halsted Bar & Grill watching the Chicago episode of Tabitha’s Salon Takeover with TONS of other queers! Its a *sheer* delight!
“You know, ‘Martha Stewart Everyday’ sounds like a punishment, not a brand.” — Jason Walley
Bag packed for trip to Key Largo, FL. Leaving tomorrow bright & early. Been very excited; but now suddenly kinda nervous too! :-)
Crazy lusting after this spinning wheel - http://bit.ly/8BjuXW - droooooool … and here I thought I’d never want to leave drop spindles…
Thinking of posting Craig’s List missed connection: me, dressed in winter gear on train, you, a delicious warm breakfast, near 1 N State St
14 worst words for a designer to hear - “I’m not sure what I want, but I’ll know it when I see it.” - they’re like nails on a chalkboard
WOAH! That remake of Fern Gully was FANTASTIC! Oh, I mean Avatar, yeah, Avatar. That was good. Surprisingly good. Not A+, but good.
Whew! My portfolio of design is now *fully* shifted to http://shivian.com/portfolio from Behance. YAY! I feel much more satisfied now.
Okay, we get it: winter = snow. Check! You can stop now. No, seriously, that’s quite enough. Please knock it off. Pretty please? Ugg.
To me, playing video games is like eating ice cream. Okay sometimes; but too much & it just leaves me feeling unfulfilled & mentally bloated
Boyfriend got me amazing yule gifts: DS game, sexy box w/ antler in it, a great book, goggles, a puzzle book, stickers, and an oracle deck!
Work closed down and they sent us all home early. I’m happy for that, but would have been happier to have just worked from home instead.
HO HO HO! I’m spending xmas eve @ work all day long working! How are you celebrating?
Boyfriend gift giving a HUGE success!!! I totally win! YAY! I love seeing my boyfriend flabbergasted! So fantastic! ((GLEEFUL!!!))
FDA Approves a Viral-Cocktail Spray for Meat →
Containing 6 different viruses! Frightening. I’m glad I’m vegan!
Interested in the Google Nexus One? See how it compares in dimensions to the iPhone (spoiler: it’s almost identical) - http://bit.ly/7dov9J
“John Entered To Win A Car” spam was bad enough on Facebook, but now companies on Twitter are doing “ReTweet to Enter to Win” spam? HATE!!! Trust me, I think ANYONE should be able to win those contests, and that all of you should be able to enter as many of them as you would like. I just wish the companies behind them weren’t so heinous in the way they required you to...
Clients From Hell
Client: I hate the logo. I really really hate the logo. I can’t bear to look at it. It makes me sick just to see it. I want you to design another one!
Us: Erm… why? You approved it a few months ago.
Client: Yes, but you knew I didn’t like it then. You need to change it.
Us: You approved it. You had your business cards printed.
Client: Yes. I hate them too!
Us: If you want a new logo, we’ll be happy to help, but we would have to charge you for it.
Client: (almost screaming) What? Why the fuck should I pay you for something that I hate! You pressurised me into approving it. I can change my mind if I want to. It’s my prerogative as a customer to change my mind. And I hate the website too.
Us: You had the opportunity to change your mind during the design process, but didn’t. You approved everything. And what’s wrong with the website?
Client: I fucking hate it!
Us: But it’s exactly what you asked for.
Client: I know it is, but I’ve changed my mind. I can do that. And I’m not paying you until I’m happy with it!
Us: You’ve already paid us for it.
Client: I’m going to take you to court, and trading standards.
Us: We’ll miss you as a client.
SMCTEE
WIN! - “Yes, I’m the scariest witch of them all, the kind that cleans!” — Sophie, Howl’s Moving Castle … I adore this movie
May this Winter Solstice bestow the dual blessings of Quiet Stillness and Joyful Merrymaking upon one and all. Have a joyous Yule everyone!
WatchAlma - fantastic and slightly-creepy short that’s very well executed :-)
“The amount of fun you’re having at a party is inversely proportional to the number of times you’ve tweeted about it.” — Kincaid’s Law
Holiday all wrapped up with a bow on top, ready to give to the boyfriend on Wednesday! I can’t wait! I’m super-dooper excited! SQUEEE!
So twist the witching winds across barren tree and frozen road, howling frozen dreams and wicked nightmares into the ears of sleeping man
Killing a T-Mobile G1 Battery & Battery Bulge →
Battery Bulge on T-Mobile G1 is apparently NOT just a problem I’ve experienced - tips on how not to kill a G1 Battery
#Frankmusik is a pretty fun artist! Listening to his “Complete Me” album on the way to work, so much fun. Additionally, he’s very cute!
Trailer for Iron Man 2 →
oooh this is deliciousness for sure :-)
WHEW! Just did a few things that’s helping me to feel less stressed about the boyfriend / holiday gifting thing. Huzzah!