If any of you have been wondering where I've been, last Friday, I was in a car accident. In order, I'm fine, both cars were totaled and I really didn't want to talk about it when it occurred.

( And now for something completely different! )

. . . so I'm back to posting stories on lj. Let's see how long this will last.

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My classes started last month. And I switched from a part-time to a full-time job. I didn't intend to do those at the same time, but that's life. So yeah, posting, replying and what-not's gonna be a little slow for the next 3 years or so.

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( Lover )

It's been raining for the entire week. I really miss the sun.

Apparently, I can tie a tie on myself, but not on someone else.

So now lj is offering sponsored accounts. I'm kind of interested: more userpics, the scrapbook, phone entries. On the other hand, I'm wondering if this involves having to stick to a certain standard. Some of my entries are pretty out there, not to mention I don't update that often. Is anyone else going for these sponsored accounts? Why or why not?

And I'm now being devoured by the KHII fandom. rayemars this is all your fault!

( Savior, for 30kisses. )

Drat. Does anyone know how to make accent marks in lj?

ndless_mike, B is going to be in your area for a wedding some time in May. She'd like to see you while she's there so give her a call.

Does anyone know how to screen comments?

Also, among the GW fanficcers, does anyone know if Honor A. De'Mandoren archives her works and if so, where? I can't remember if I asked this before; sorry if this is repetitive.

( This is the last of the SasoSaku drabbles. It's been fun, but let's see if I can pull a plot out of it next time. )

( Next part of Endless. )

Someone was kind enough to inform me that Anna Nicole Smith is taking her case to the Supreme Court. I've gotten what information I can from the web and from what I can tell, it's actually legitimate issue. I just feel that no one who doesn't study law is going to take whatever the ruling seriously because it was Anna Nicole Smith. She just oozes triviality.

Speaking of the Supreme Court, here's an interesting quote from my textbook:

The freedom to decide as one's conscience and intellect demand, without fear of political retribution , is a rare luxury for any office-holder, and it certainly helps to explain what happens to men when they don the robes of a Supreme Court justice. The southern Senator required to go through the motions of defending segregation-and many in the Senate today are only going through the motions-can shed that dispiriting burden if he goes on the bench. The state judge who has to look to political bosses for re-election-as many do-cuts that tie upon appointment to the Supreme Court. The independence given to the justices enables them to do things that others know are right but have never had the courage or the determination to do by themselves. (Lewis, 1964)

A nice, optimistic view of the Supreme Court.

I'll accept the mayo since fruitypoundcake said it was popular in Japan. I'll accept the ketchup under the same principals. I can't accept the cream cheese as being part of authentic sushi. I mean really, there's just no way it's not an Americanization of the food.

The woman who did the 'Vagina Monologues' has a new show out. It's called 'The Good Body' and it appears to be a satire on the cultural obsession with appearance. If Wellesley gets around to having it, I would probably consider that worth the cost of watching.

Speaking of food, I found a milk-less 'Hot Toddy' recipe:

1 Jigger of alcohol
2 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Hot water
Sprinkling of cinnamon

It tastes much better than the one with milk in my opinion. Sort of like strong tea.

I'd just like to make some observations on BLEACH so far. Ichigo has managed to escape the usual 'idiotic main character' that mars so many of the other manga or anime that I like. Byakuya makes the funniest 'surprised' expressions ever. I wouldn't be surprised if the other heirs of the Four Houses made it a competition to see who managed to freak him out the most often. And Division 11 is the best family in the series (the Kurosakis were a close second, but they've got a permanent cloud of angst hanging over each and every one of them)! They're not even dysfunctional! They're actually nice, caring and supportive of each other. True, they're nice, caring and supportive while beating up other the members of other divisions, but really their actually the most mentally healthy of all the other family units that we see.

Here are various scenarios between Sakura and Deidara. I actually feel a little sorry for Sasori here.

( Why me? )

( More Nigredo/Rubedo stuff. )

Who remembers when I was asking for fanart? (No one I bet) Anyway I got something! Someone (you know who you are) mailed me a picture. Snail mailed a pencil sketch. Editing is up to my discretion apparently. Anyway, so now I need a place to hold the image online and a good paint program. And some pointers. But it's a start at least.

SasoSaku flash to the past. Something from Sakura's first few days, before she even met Sasuke.

( Jerk )

In one of these drabbles I mentioned that Sakura occasionally gets banned from Deidara's presence. I can't decide why that happens though. I've got two scenarios in mind: one involves cooking, the other involves posing nude. Which do you think would work out better? (Remember, my Deidara is a woman!)

And now something for the ByakuRuki fans!

( The Sound of Waves )

It's really strange but I have this weird idea that Byakuya and Hisana had an odd, chaste, Victorian-like marriage where they never ever touched each other yet otherwise lived their lives together. I'm not sure if I'll continue to use that portrayal in these stories, but the thought is appealing.