glowing_dragon | Entries tagged with relationship

From Medieval Fayre: What's Your Medieval Name? Mine is Eleanor Tudor! Name generator!

Current Mood: awake
Current Location: home
Current Music: Live, "Home"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/4027935.html

There was snow this morning at 11 AM! Of all the people, Auntie Vonnie texted me (at least identifying herself, unlike either of my parents) saying that the building insurance had expired as of January 4, so I had to call Hester to find out if I still needed it (yes), and then tell her about the light bulb issue. "If the light bulb is broken, that's your job. [NOT what I was calling about...] Turn the TV off. [NOT the TV! THE PRE-GAME SHOW!] Write a note. If I can't understand you, you can't understand me. [WTF?!]" Called the insurance office to see how much it was: $375!

I also got banned from R/Relationship_Advice for literally telling a guy that he was scum since his comment was "My girlfriend got raped and I'm having a hard time with it because I would have been her first if her ex hadn't done that." Fuck that! YOU ARE A SCUMBAG AND A SCUMBUCKET! Then someone on Youtube tried telling me how an insistence on proper spelling and grammar could be ableist and classist - HA HA HA! I don't excuse it EVER unless you are a kid just learning how things work. The Canucks played Boston today at 4, and lost 4-0. I showered today.

From Julie and Anorak UK: KidsExchange?! Master Bait and Tackle?!

I about had a heart attack when some lady pointed towards my waist and said, "Looks like your caulk is falling out."

From Mikey in the V4F Discord server: When there are too many new genders and you want to be clear: DICK OWNER!

Current Mood: annoyed
Current Location: home
Current Music: Aerosmith, "Sunshine"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3991542.html

From Julie M. and JUDGE JUDY: BRITITANIA Limuel?! It's not even Brittania!

From Youtube: Louisana Plumber Melton?!

From Julie: I need to stop being lonely and talk to people. "HEY." ACK!

Current Mood: determined
Current Location: home
Current Music: Treble Charger, "Red"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3985033.html

COFFEE TIME! I showered and did laundry today, like the red dragon hoodie with white flecks from Steph's laundry detergent OR leaving it in the washing machine for days, AND Jon's socks which Harmony loaned me - the hoodie now looks awesome again, thanks to white vinegar! I called Chrystal at work at 3:15, and 7:30 on the 24th sounds like a great time to catch her up on my trip! The Canucks played the Panthers today at 4, and lost 5-2. Eric can give me a ride to church and UBC on the 19th for Hiero's party, thank goodness! His hockey is at UBC, so I'm glad I remembered that little detail. Rishu also wants to reschedule tomorrow's appointment since she's sick - fine by me, since I don't particularly feel like busing in the potential snow!

I got my first Reddit silver on September 13, 2019 for tagging LittleYeti11's assoholic boyfriend, CrazyPotatotoes! Woo!

My Daffy Duck vest: YES! I AM TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL!

Current Mood: okay
Current Location: home
Current Music: GWAR, "Horror of Yig"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3981829.html

COFFEE TIME! The Canucks played Pittsburgh today at 4, and had a 6-3 lead, but the Penguins won 8-6?!

Bubba Buckaloo?!

A cool T-shirt I have: You aren't yourself today. I noticed the improvement straight away.

From Julie M. and DR. PHIL: Danie?! BAD SPELLING OF DANI...

Current Mood: embarrassed
Current Location: home
Current Music: Dishwalla, "Haze"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3969394.html

Hell, Norway?!

From Reddit: Shan'ann Watts?! BAD SPELLING OF SHANNON and apostrophe abuse!

From FEMALE KILLERS and Youtube: Ellishia Allen?! BAD SPELLING OF ALICIA!

Current Mood: okay
Current Location: home
Current Music: MOJO in the Morning, "Vegas Bachelor Prank"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3949899.html

After COFFEE TIME, the EcoClean cleaner came at 11:30 AM today, saying that it was a busy day and people didn't show up. Oh no! At least I remembered to tell her about the area under the sink! Total vacuuming, sink cleaning, and some minor tidying and dusting and wall cleaning by 1:20 - woo! Good thing I didn't let Chinese Eric take the parking pass on the 2nd!

From Julie M. and Dietz and Watson: Hot dog leggings for $40?!

From Julie: Jada?! It's pronounced as Jay-Duh!

From Julie: Ci'Ona?! Reminds me of Hon's sister Cien and Cimona's in Steveston!

From Julie: Ontario is a human guy name?!

From Julie: Nana pronounced as Naw Naw?!

Current Mood: pleased
Current Location: home
Current Music: Rancid, "Radio"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3946585.html

It's TACO DAY today! I had some coffee and biscotti before going out to see Rishu at her new Viking Way location. (401 / 407 AND the 405?!) I was really late, no thanks to it being past Cambie and Jacombs AND the confusing nature of the bus stops at Bridgeport and Viking Way! After SHOWER TIME and MORE COFFEE TIME when I FINALLY got home at 2:40 after refilling my prescription at the pharmacy (yay for wi-fi in the building!), Deb and Dylan picked me up at 6:50 for Korean food at Han OK on Alexandra Road for my birthday. We had seafood pancake, spicy seafood tofu soup, Asahi beer, rice, tea, eggs, cheese, corn, kimchi, spicy pork, and bulgogi hot pot all makes for a yummy belated birthday dinner!

Discussed CBD oil, (medical) marijuana, Cuba, the Philippines, Filipino fried chicken, pregnancy, Vicky, depression, how technology and health has changed so much, the differences between healthcare here and in the States, iPad games and a hungry Sasquatch "finding food in garbage cans" (which reminded me of EARTHBOUND), church being so busy and how it's hard to form or maintain friendships, lots of meetings, the Cactus Club dinner, my nephews, family relationships, downtown conferences, and Elysse's pronunciation of words. No, BALLET is not BELLY DANCING! It was good to see them - they even gave me some assorted Lindt chocolates in a light blue gift bag?! NO WAY! They drove me home at 9:10, which seemed to be a bit late for the kids, especially since they got up at 5:30 to 7 AM!

Nicolas Cage screaming "HALLELUJAH!" in a scene from FACE/OFF!

What's with suddenly making my pics disappear within 0.1 seconds of adding a new tag, Facebook?!

I'm now Pumpkin Flam Hammy in my friend Shiwa's Discord server!

Assorted Lindt chocolates! Red milk chocolate, gold white chocolate, blue dark chocolate, and bronze hazelnut Lindt chocolates!

Red milk chocolate, gold white chocolate, blue dark chocolate, and bronze hazelnut Lindt chocolates!

Current Mood: full
Current Location: home
Current Music: Smashing Pumpkins, "Bodies"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3945226.html

9/18/19 is also a palindrome date!

Two years ago, I got 173 thumbs-up on my comment of September 18, 2017! "CRIMINALLY LISTED TIME! This makes a great belated birthday present, now that I am actually in the mood to watch things on Youtube! Now to make dumplings and finish off my Sara Lee strawberry cheesecake! :D"

From Youtube: Sharmon Jay Crawford Intili?! Why not Charmaine or Harmony?!

Current Mood: lazy
Current Location: home
Current Music: the Cure, "The Lovecats"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3938244.html

From Youtube: Paraskevi Repousis is a woman?! Makes me think of paraskevidekatriaphobia and Friday the 13th!

From Julie: Daija?!

From Julie: Ramiyah?!

From Crime Watch Daily: Michaley Adkins?! She was named after a bar!

From Julie M. and JUDGE JUDY: Tyres Jones, Senior?! Like tires on a car?!

Current Mood: ditzy
Current Location: home
Current Music: GWAR, "The Road Behind"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3931231.html

After COFFEE TIME, Corey got back to me on Discord and confirmed that yes, he did use Line to talk to people in Taiwan. I eventually managed to install the app successfully on both my phone and computer - PHEW! I also talked to Nate and Darryl, which went well. Later, I left at 4:30 to get to Dublin Crossing at Marine Drive Station. Turns out I was there early, but fought with the wi-fi connection when it seemed to be fine on Monday. Oh well... I went in the pub after texting back and forth with Ian, and got our table all nice and ready. There, the connection seemed more steady about 90% of the time. Phew.

I FINALLY GOT TO MEET NATE! IT WAS AWESOME! We talked about Paulo and what he's doing, Steve, Darryl and how he's fine with us and LOVES the big server drama now that he's out of there, his thanking me for not being like Holly (I let them talk about whatever), Stefan and his girlfriend, how things like money and a relationship do not magically fix your problems, his girlfriend, Paris, the Asian red-face gene, Havarti, Ontario, hydro, therapy, and what certain people needed to hear. I also talked to Laura, Matt, Ian, Sarah, Megan, and some others. I JUST MISSED THE BRIGHOUSE TRAIN because the elevator took too long to come down from the train platform! JESUS CHRIST! At least it was a nice evening and I FINALLY got home at 9:55, just in time for the daily holidays!

From Cuya's Discord server: Pumpkin Spice Spam, just in time for fall 2019!

Guinness time at Dublin Crossing!

Irish Stew with soda bread! Braised New Zealand lamb shoulder, root vegetables, russets, barley, green peas, and house-made potato dumplings in a rich beef broth. Served with our house-made warm cheddar caraway soda bread.

Current Mood: good
Current Location: home
Current Music: GWAR, "Crack In The Egg"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3928693.html

I went to London Drugs at 1:30 on a 401 (where a guy was WEARING A TOQUE?!) to get on-sale NEW Heidi Chocolate Intense / Ginger / Himalayan Salt chocolate bars for Chinese Eric's birthday, two GIBSON owl mugs, two on-sale GUM toothbrushes, one big 300 mL Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa medicine bottle which I was able to open successfully at home (cheaper than two little 150 mL ones), NEW on-sale Webber Naturals Omega-3 fish oil softgel tablets for 40% off (inspired by Monday evening's discussion with the nephews), a red MARTEX washcloth, on-sale SpongeTowels paper towels, GOODY toothbrush covers x3, on-sale Sunkist chewable Vitamin C, and NEW Nivea Vanilla Buttercream lip balm x2. Took the stairs and noticed that the downstairs elevator works again at London Drugs, too! Just managed to get the 407 home at 2:10, so YAY for bus efficiency! Steph says Henry's birthday card and stickers arrived on time yesterday - PHEW!

Henry living his best life in a box with food and the stickers I sent him for his second birthday!

Webber Naturals Omega-3 fish oil tablets! 40% off sale!

Nivea Vanilla Buttercream lip balm!

( Chocolate and funny names! )

Current Mood: satisfied
Current Location: home
Current Music: ZZ Top, "Brown Sugar"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3917981.html

I went out at 12:15 on a 401 to go to London Drugs and look for 3x5 Mead index cards, since my stock was running low. Turns out I wasn't really running out of them, but whatever. I finally found them at just slightly higher than eye level with the notebooks and papers, and decided to just clear out the entire stock. I did lie to the cashier and said that they were for school, but I couldn't wait for the back-to-school sales (that part is true), hahaha. Got home at 12:50 on a 401 and found two RCMP officers in the hallway! They asked whether I knew my neighbors across the hall, but I politely said no and they went on their way. We wished each other a good day, though.

From Julie: Melanee?! BAD SPELLING OF MELANIE!

( More bad names! )

Current Mood: relieved
Current Location: home
Current Music: U2, "40"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3908546.html

Mom picked me up at 5 so we could go to Tsim Chai for dinner before the VOS (Vancouver Oratorio Society) choir concert that Dad was doing at Fraserview. BEEF TENDON NOODLES! She had discovered the pocket dial from my phone to Pothead Mike and complained that it had cost her one extra dollar, then wanted to use MY phone to call Steph. She ended up using her own phone, HA HA! I had to explain the concept of a pocket dial to her... and of course vent to Steph while Mom was in my bathroom, ha ha ha. Mom even complained that I didn't have Jon and Steph in my phone or WhatsApp contacts - I don't use WhatsApp at all, but I could for video calls at some point, I guess.

Later, Mom said that "my brother's wife's sister" (just say "Auntie Kwai") is going to be living with them for a couple of months since she lost her low-cost housing in the move from BC to Ontario, and she can't get used to life over there. She also told me redundant stuff about Maria Tam who just died from lung cancer, some missionary friend Winnie who will be staying with them (from July 12) for a week or so after they get back from Toronto on July 4, and how Harmony supposedly wants me to help with the kids when they're away from June 18 for the Oratorio Society concerts with some Hong Kong chorus. Well, I'll wait till Harmony actually says something to me about it first before I commit.

The conductor of the Oratorio Society is named Kemuel, and the associate conductor is named Neville?! One of the youth singers is named Jermyn Wong?! The overall concert was all right, I suppose. Lots of Psalms, lots of music - I saw Auntie Catherine around the washroom when I went. When I looked at the program, I saw Libby's name, so I had to tell Vania about it on Facebook. Mom suspiciously wondered why I was online, and asked if my mobile data was off - yes, of course. I did not help her get online during a lull or the intermission, ha ha ha. I got home at 10:15 or so, which is fine.

Random stuff from Mom and Dad: A white JESSICA winter jacket, Lipton chicken noodle soup which expires in March 2020, a thin orange fish-themed 2012 tote bag, a Zanyah Eco Spa Treatment "Your Reinvigoration" body cream pouch, a Zanyah Eco Spa "Your Tenderness" body cream pouch, a random Home Depot plastic bag, a random white bra, a thin black DKNY shirt, a thin dark blue-green summer scarf, a thin blue Baleno fall coat, and a random pair of greying white and blue thin socks.

A random pair of white and grey thin socks, a pink clothes hanger, a Chong Lee Market plastic bag, a Wing-on Incorporated paper bag, Nosh and Co. shortbread cookies which expire in December, a thin purple Ardene shawl with holes in it despite the price tag still being attached, a random pair of thin purple socks, a small pair of thin black panties, a thin frilly Van Heusen pale blue shirt with roses on it, one black fuzzy mitten, and one dark blue fuzzy mitten.

Nosh and Co. premium artisanal shortbread cookies!

Nosh and Co. Munch Madness cheddar and sour cream chips!

Nosh and Co. Munch Madness lightly salted chips!

From CRIME WATCH DAILY: Danish Minhas?! A Danish is a PASTRY!

Current Mood: accomplished
Current Location: home
Current Music: Revolting Cocks, "Beers / Steers / Queers"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3905847.html

From Julie: Harlem?! Did you REALLY want to name your baby after the ghetto?!

( McCartney?! )

Current Mood: determined
Current Location: home
Current Music: Jesus Jones, "Trust Me"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3901625.html

Are You a Brownie or a Cookie?

You Are A Cookie!

You are an independent and versatile person. You can roll with life's changes quite well.
You are resilient and optimistic. You see the glass of milk as half full, even if you've been burned before.

You are big on boundaries - what's yours is yours, and you aren't about to share what you have your heart set on.
That being said, you do live a life of abundance and have extra on hand for others. Who ever bakes just one cookie?

Are You Middle Class?

You Are Not Middle Class!

When it comes to social status, you are an outlier. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing at all.
You may be upper class or even out of sight rich - in which case, congratulations to you!

You may be working class or even poor, and that’s fine as well. Maybe you’re still working your way up in the world.
Or another possibility is that you’re just not willing to play the status game. No matter what, people wouldn’t call you average!

What's Your Muslim Name?

Your Muslim Name Is: Saesha Zeba!

Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever is not kind has no faith.

Are You a Hipster or a Yuppie?

You Are A Hipster!

You like the best things in life, but they aren't always the finest things in life. You value quality and craftsmanship.
You are an artsy person, and you're always dabbling in something. You're too creative to be a straight up consumer.

You are the type who is cool without trying. You just seem to sense a trend is in the air before it becomes mainstream.
You probably wouldn't call yourself a hipster, but you know deep down that you're a little hip. It's just effortless for you.

What's Your Love Language?

Your Love Language is Quality Time!

For you, the best things about love are indeed free. You just simply like being with your partner.
You'd think that time together would be the easiest thing in the world, but true quality time is a rare gift... one you totally appreciate.

You love to receive a little undivided attention. No devices allowed! You value time just talking and connecting with your sweetie.
Even making dinner together and watching a movie can be an amazing night for you. It's all about the company!

Current Mood: accomplished
Current Location: home
Current Music: Midnight Oil, "Underwater"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3899036.html

Today is Mother's Day 2019. I was slightly awoken by the sun in the window, then by quick footsteps outside the bedroom door. Later, it turned out to be Declan and Elysse running into their parents' room to wish Deb a Happy Mother's Day at 5 AM! SO EARLY, kids! We had a rushed breakfast of cranberry and raisins Post cereal with milk and Nutella croissants before church. Elysse wondered if I was "too fat" to fit into the backseat of the van because I sat up front with Dylan instead. WHAT THE HELL?! First, I'm an alien, and now I'm fat?! Her parents made her apologize to me and said that was not very nice and hurt my feelings. Declan said that I wasn't fat - thank you! We actually had great parking luck across the street from the church at 9:45 - nobody had taken up all the good spots before the liquor store!

Church service was fine - I like how Pastor Dan acknowledged the strained relationships that some people may have with their mothers on this day. I caught up with Emily, Auntie Catherine, Stella, Joe T., Benedict, Rosenda, Helen C., David Marr, Lawrence, Jason, Vicky, baby Lucas, Martin T., and some other people. I only had to interact with Mom for a minute; thank goodness I could use eye surgery as an excuse for not doing anything for Mother's Day OR her birthday on the 14th! We eventually got going and eventually went to Kyoto Takenoko at Seafair Centre for lunch, hoping that fussy Elysse would eat SOMETHING. I had the spicy miso ramen and one gyoza.

While we were at Shoppers afterwards looking at Minions toothbrushes and other things, I decided that I might as well buy three yellow, black, and salmon BATH RETREAT shower puffs since Price Smart hadn't had any when I was last there. I guess I'll have to live with the string not fitting over the shower head properly. We had lamb chops, white wine, bok choy, mussels, and rice for dinner while Dylan's parents were over. Later, it was CHUTES AND LADDERS time with Popsicles and Coke! Deb and Dylan had finally completed a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle a while ago and wanted to hang it up in the living room. NICE!

BLOGTHINGS IS BACK OCCASIONALLY?!

What Should You Get Your Mom For Mother's Day?

You Should Get Mom Breakfast in Bed!

Your mom works hard from dusk til dawn, and you can't remember the last time she got a break from her responsibilities.
There's probably no chance your mom will take a rest even on Mother's Day, so get her early with a surprise breakfast in bed.

Your mom will love getting a treat first thing, especially one she didn't ask for or expect. You'll make sure she doesn't have to lift a finger.
Give mom the fuel she needs for a productive Mother's Day with a delicious breakfast in bed. Just make sure to clean up afterwards, too!

(Ha ha ha, NO!)

Happy Mother's Day to all the other great moms out there from Casey Anthony!

BATH RETREAT shower puffs or shower poiufs from Shoppers!

From Julie M. and Wish: A black Ness T-shirt... yay!

From Bored Panda: A.J. Careless is a lawyer?!

Current Mood: relieved
Current Location: Timberwood Village
Current Music: KMFDM, "Blood"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3898242.html

Bad and Unique Baby Names 11!

Finally used the pharmacy building's wi-fi to download Google Hangouts to keep in touch with the lovable Pothead Mike. Would have done it last night, but it's much less sketchy at 11:30 AM instead of 11:30 PM.

From Youtube and TWISTED SISTERS: Jossie Merrifield, pronounced as JOSIE?!

Current Mood: bored
Current Location: home
Current Music: Live, "Wings"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3894757.html

I left at 1:35 and just managed to get the 414 at the non-existent 56447 bus stop - PHEW! Went to London Drugs and bought on-sale limited-edition Lays Chips in Cheese Onion and Spicy Cheddar, on-sale McSweeney's Premium Jerky and Meat Snacks Canadian Maple pork jerky, on-sale McSweeney's original and Cracked Black Pepper and Teriyaki beef jerky, a dark blue MARTEX bath towel, NEW Strawberry-Banana Tic Tacs Mixers, and some on-sale Royal Dansk butter cookies for Deb and Dylan. Then I went to see Rachel at the Caring Place, which went fine even after talking about two weeks ago. I got home at 5:15 on a 401, no thanks to a delay. Now I am going to relax! I also just checked my mail - someone sent me THE FARTING ANIMALS COLORING BOOK (M.T. Lott) via Amazon recently... NICE! The amount of white packing Styrofoam material inside the Amazon envelope was not so nice, though! (I should pack it up and send it to Jimmy, ha ha ha... he supposedly HATES it!)

Edit: The surprise in the mail turned out to be from Alice again - AWESOME!

McSweeney's Original beef jerky - proudly Canadian and ON SALE! Shinny hockey in Lake Louise, Alberta.

( More snacks and bad black names! )

Current Mood: awake
Current Location: home
Current Music: Live, "Intro"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3894509.html

Jimmy blocked me again, but he's an idiot who can't take being told that he is wrong about everything. Despite what he thinks, I did make an effort on his birthday. I just was not available all day, and I definitely did wish him a happy birthday. Of COURSE I went to bed after doing stuff online when I got home after dinner that evening - DUH!

As for Friday, I was going to try drawing him into a conversation after going out with everyone, but I knew I was slightly out of it. (not as much as poor Term, though!) One-word answers definitely made me think that he was upset. For once, I believe it didn't matter. I told him everything that was on my mind, then was called "the most vain person" before he blocked me. He also deflected my question about blocking people on to ME! Nope, you're the one who's an ass at the very least. He's also a sub, and he doesn't GET to have boundaries! HA! Mike thinks we take the meaning out of blocking if we do it to each other all the time, as it's going to be an empty gesture eventually. At least OUR communication seems to be pretty good! I also talked to Helen Y. about it, which helped!

From Julie: Teena?! BAD SPELLING of Tina!

Lickman Road Exit 116 sign in Chilliwack!

From Julie: Kalisha?!

From Julie: Another girl named Latasha on MAURY?!

Current Mood: indescribable
Current Location: home
Current Music: Radiohead, "Exit Music For A Film"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3889155.html

Troy unfriended me from Facebook again - okay, then!

From Julie: Jaszmyne?! BAD SPELLING! Just pick S or Z, not both at once! Makes it harder to spell, really.

From Julie: D'Quion?! It is pronounced DAY-QUAN for some reason. I would have gone with DE-KEON or something.

From Julie: Desirae?! What was wrong with Desiree?! BAD SPELLING!

From Julie: Tee is Brandi's best friend?!

From Vanessa: Dave Assman wants a personalized license plate?!

Current Mood: productive
Current Location: home
Current Music: Live, "I Alone"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3888849.html

Yesterday, Holly invited me to Steveston Pizza at her place tonight. Nobody was going to have the $850 pizza! ("SEENAY: Medley of tiger prawns, lobster ratatouille, smoked steelhead, Russian Osetra caviar, snowed with Italian white truffles $850") After I showered and had COFFEE TIME, Brian kindly picked me up at the hospital at 7:10 even though the pizza place was way closer to his apartment. We chatted about the expensive pizza (a MOUND of seafood on the order before his?!) and the NHL Draft Pick Lottery Day before getting to Holly's, where I unsuccessfully completed a call to her. She wanted to throw her keys down to us again, but actually answered the door instead once she realized Brian had five pizza boxes.

I said hey to Darryl and Paulo, informing Paulo that the temporary crosswalk was now closed off. He put his head in his hands and said, "I hate it..." Trust me, I understand ANY ranting he has to do on the issue! We all talked about life, Vegas, walking a lot on the LONG Strip blocks, online people, chatrooms, drunkenness, dodgy stuff, seeing family members, work schedules, Holly's new job starting tomorrow, dead people, being a travel agent, working with the general public, and upcoming plans. As usual, I have none. I did almost forget my jacket, oops. Darryl called me by name when we said bye to him outside, which shouldn't really be a surprise. Brian dropped me and Paulo off at about 9:40, which is pretty good. I actually have time to blog without being rushed off to do other things!

Alpha Omega Nickelberry III?!

FIRE PIZZA at Steveston Pizza: Pepperoni, capicolli, roasted pimento peppers, and fresh jalapeños!

Current Mood: sleepy
Current Location: home
Current Music: Nada Surf, "Popular"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3886628.html

I was up far too early (6 AM?!) for a smoke detector inspection at 12:45. At least yesterday's snow has melted! Chinese Eric emailed me to wonder where I was because he tried calling me on the 17th (oops), but says that our next hangout could be in late March or early April because there are some INTERESTING games coming up if the Canucks are in playoff contention. Well, I guess we shall see about this!

From Julie: MEEK?! Do people just not look things up in a dictionary before naming their kids?!

From Julie: Juan is good, but Tyliece?!

( Some really bad names! )

A Richmond 2018 election candidate is named Sunny Ho?!

Current Mood: quixotic
Current Location: home
Current Music: New Order, "Ruined In A Day"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3868190.html

After COFFEE TIME, I went out at 2 on a 414 to see Rachel at the Caring Place, then rushed home later, getting home at 4 on the third Brighouse 401, NO THANKS to a non-existent 407! The Canucks played the Blue Jackets at 4 today, and came from behind to win 3-2 on a fluky goal in the third - WOO!

The real dangers of cannabis, which I sent to my ex-friend Jimmy once! French fries, pizza, bacon, and hamburger all together!

Current Mood: exanimate
Current Location: home
Current Music: Phantom Callers, "Failed Break-Out Attempt"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3843065.html

From Reddit on October 11, 2018: If you just don't like baby showers, bridal showers, and weddings... SAY SO, RobotRosa! "Highly gendered stuff," my ass!

Current Mood: cranky
Current Location: home
Current Music: MOJO in the Morning, "Towel Street Scam"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3842304.html

Of course Jimmy isn't going to communicate when he refuses to recognize that I did apologize before he even asked for a "sincere" apology. Fuck off for now!

From Melissa and Buzzfeed Canada: Toilet paper and poop stud earrings!

Current Mood: productive
Current Location: home
Current Music: GWAR, "Martyr Dumb"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3835168.html

I got to voice call Helen Y. yesterday via Facebook Messenger - SO GOOD TO HEAR THE OTHER'S VOICE! Diane also re-friended me... okay, then! I also finally deleted all the Video Game Enemies albums on Facebook! They were fun at the time, but trying to redo them because various pages have gone bye-bye is just too exhausting... 39 albums and 4738 pics! The Canucks played Colorado at 7 tonight, and the crazy game went to overtime! VANCOUVER WON 7-6! FIVE POINTS FOR PETTERSEN!

From my ex-friend Jimmy and Perda De Tempo: "Damn, that's a huge tongue you got there. I suppose you are that Venom guy." "Yeeeeeessss.... Hey, what are you doing?" "Giving you the opportunity to become a hero."

Current Mood: ecstatic
Current Location: home
Current Music: Flaming Genitals, "Retirement Home"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3830782.html

The Canucks played Chicago at 7 tonight, and won 4-2... Jake Virtanen had TWO GOALS!

From CFOX: Brace yourselves: 60 days of unending shitty Christmas music are coming!

From my ex-friend Jimmy: A pumpkin spice butt plug?!

Current Mood: content
Current Location: home
Current Music: Michael Jackson, "Thriller"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3830257.html

The Canucks played the Capitals at 7 tonight, and lost 5-2. I showered today. Jimmy came back last night and said his grandma had fallen two weeks ago and he had to be one of the only people to take care of her after work. Okay then, BUT SAY SOMETHING BEFORE YOU FUCKING DEACTIVATE OR WHATEVER!

From my ex-friend Jimmy: I think... I think I'll just pass on ice cream today. Bubble Gum and Butt Finger Blast?!

Current Mood: bitchy
Current Location: home
Current Music: Flaming Genitals, "Eric"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3826749.html

After COFFEE TIME, I left for Jon's at 1:40 on a 401. I had their reusable tote bag from Thanksgiving, and their Bobo's Oat Bars x4 (Chocolate Chip / Maple Pecan / Coconut / Lemon Poppyseed) from yesterday. I got there on time (after sitting on some guy's bank statements because he left them on the seat beside him - I WISH I'D BLED ON THEM!), and was able to hang out with Ayler for about half an hour at home by ourselves since Jon had to go somewhere and Harmony had to pick up Hiero at St. Giles preschool. I passed the time by looking at Ayler's school agenda, learning, asking Ayler about the pumpkin patch today, and eating some chocolate while Ayler put together his Canada puzzle quietly.

After we had a very early dinner of Thanksgiving leftovers at 4, Penny the therapist came over at 5. She told both me and Harmony not to react to whatever Ayler was doing "wrong," but REALLY? I got to hang out with Beckett (who was in his bouncer sometimes), and Hiero "told on me" for bouncing the baby in said bouncer - whatever! I was gentler than either of them were when they were trying to "make him feel better"! Beckett held his favorite colorful toy for quite a while, is starting to vocalize, and "screamed" at me excitedly. So cute! I was fine with him on his colorful mat as well when Ayler and Hiero had bathtime. Yes, I laughed when I heard bubbles coming from both ends! Jon says the cleaners are coming over Monday at 10 AM, and Harmony says it'll only be two hours, but that's fine. I thanked her again on my way out!

When I finally left after bathtime and bedtime, I exchanged the Febreze air fresheners (Harvest Pumpkin / Hawaiian Aloha) from yesterday for Febreze fabric deodorizers at the nearby Save-On Foods. Next time, I should just get them from London Drugs since they're cheaper over there by $2! I got the 3 Marine Drive station bus (which only comes once every half hour) with a minute to spare, and finally got home at 9:05 on a 407, which wasn't helped by the fact that the 401 was already at the bus stop! At least I finally had peace and quiet when I got home, but I wondered what was going on with a certain someone. WE WERE HAVING A GOOD FEW DAYS AND CONVERSATION, JIMMY! WHY BLOCK ME FOR NO REASON THIS MORNING?! Lena says that he sounds insane...

Febreze Fabric Refresher: Original scent with Tide!

Febreze Antibacterial Fabric Refresher!

From The Dragon's Den: If you can't take the heat... don't poke the Dragon!!! Suits my admin style JUST FINE, haha!

Current Mood: thoughtful
Current Location: home
Current Music: Rancid, "Intro"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3822540.html

It's Talk Like A Pirate Day today! Eric Ho also replied to say he could make it to Felico's on Sunday - Gmail now suggests replies for me?!

Gmail's suggested replies...

From ONTD: Liam Payne of One Direction is going out with someone named CAIRO DWEK, and named his son BEAR?!

Current Mood: bouncy
Current Location: home
Current Music: Blink 182, "Dammit"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3814591.html

After COFFEE TIME, Vanessa and baby Cassidy (with her cool pink sunglasses) picked me up for my BIRTHDAY LUNCH at Pho 37 in Ironwood and Steveston. She apologized for yesterday, but it was still fine by me. We talked about her friends, Tamara, chocolate, sugar, weird people, our parents and siblings(-in-law), "adventurous" pork blood / pork hock / Vietnamese ham / beef / basil / bean sprouts in spicy soup, spring rolls, shrimp salad rolls, padding, buying various things at London Drugs (I opted for on-sale Cool Blue Gatorade x6 - but couldn't find the expiry date of March 16, 2019 on the bottle till just now), blenders, She dropped me off early for my appointment with Rachel at The Caring Place. Rachel actually saw me early, which was surprising, but I also got to be home at 3:25 on a 407, so things worked out that way. I think other things (with Jimmy) are pretty final, but I could be wrong. Still, I want the control...

From Julie: Have you ever listened to someone for a while and wondered... "Who ties your shoelaces for you?"

Pho 37 is an adventure with this menu!

Happy Pho 37 birthday to me!

Bo Bun Hue at Pho 37: Beef, pork blood, Vietnamese ham, and pork hock in spicy soup with vermicelli noodles!

Current Mood: full
Current Location: home
Current Music: In Flames, "Paralyzed"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3809218.html

After COFFEE TIME, I went out at 2 on a C94 to the Caring Place for my appointment with Rachel. Time to re-evaluate certain things with Jimmy for MYSELF, definitely! I got the 410 on time, and just managed to get the 407, so after a brief #2 break, I was home at 4:10!

From Julie: ROOK was a contestant on FAMILY FEUD?! That makes me think of chess!

Current Mood: productive
Current Location: home
Current Music: Led Zeppelin, "Hot Dog"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3805688.html

I decided to unblock Jimmy on Mike's advice, even though he said it was up to me. We definitely need to figure out what "done" means for sure! I was surprised when I got a response within one minute to my "are we BOTH ready to talk like normal people?" message...

From Mochas: Drink coffee! Do stupid things faster with more energy!

Current Mood: indifferent
Current Location: home
Current Music: Take That, "Patience"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3824123.html

Went to see Rachel at the Caring Place at 2:30, taking the 2:15 C94 shuttle bus, then I went to Shoppers Drug Mart. Bought Ruffles Sour Cream and Bacon chips, NEW Miss Vickie's Lime and Black Pepper chips, and NEW limited-edition Doritos Blue Grilled Steak chips. I went to Kam Do Bakery for two sausage bun rolls before getting home at 4:15 on a 407.

Ruffles Sweet and Spicy chips!

Miss Vickie's Lime and Black Pepper chips!

Limited-edition Doritos Blue Grilled Steak chips!

Makenlove Petit-Fard, Tyberius Home, Jacquez Stuart, Rayje' Grant / E'Quan Dorris {APOSTROPHE!}, and Jeshaun Jones play football?!

From Julie: Zy'ion?! APOSTROPHE!

From Julie: Damen, Kiki, and Sir?! BAD SPELLING OF DAMON!

From Julie: Marquella?! She is NOT a marquee!

Current Mood: okay
Current Location: home
Current Music: Jann Arden, "Solitaire"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3778096.html

Phlandrous Fleming?!

From Julie: Zaylen?!

From Julie M. and Dr. Phil: Jazmon, Splendor, and Jeremie?!

Current Mood: flirty
Current Location: home
Current Music: Blind Melon, "No Rain"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3773085.html

From Classy's Discord server: An At-At saying "Pew Pew! Guess what day it is?" STAR WARS DAY!

From Reddit and r/namenerds: Bamboo Flute Blanchard and his relatives! Crystal M, Leaf (male...), Cypress (female), Malikite, Ocala (male), Aloha (male... passed away, it looks like :( ), Ginger, Ethan, Rain (male), Lotus, Gandhi, Mountain, Maliah True, Deva (male)...

From DIABOLICAL: Rex Savory?! Yummy, yummy!

From Julie: Theric?! Just name him Eric...

Current Mood: cynical
Current Location: home
Current Music: Neil Young, "You and Me"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3769178.html

Jimbob Ghostkeeper?!

From Reddit on April 14, 2018: No, TheresAName, your ex was not "technically" born in a different year. He either was or wasn't born in a different year. Make up your mind.

Current Mood: bitchy
Current Location: home
Current Music: Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Warped"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3768834.html

I did laundry today.

From Reddit on September 7, 2017: What the fuck is a "ren," StarsAreHellaFarAway?! I thought "parent" was a good enough term for these non-binary people! It's NOT cute to continually make these things up! As the collapsed comment from DrowningInSpinachDip says, "Kylo Ren" would make much more sense!

No, UptownFunkOfSolomon, "allosexual" is not a normal word used to describe those of "normal sexuality." Never mind the "gray-asexual" and "demisexual" people... how much time DO you spend on Tumblr?!

From Reddit on August 2, 2016: If you "come out" as demisexual to me, I will laugh at you. Stop getting your sexual and romantic orientations from Tumblr.

Current Mood: pessimistic
Current Location: home
Current Music: Children of Bodom, "Warheart"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3722135.html

Chrystal emailed me this morning to say that she'll actually be out of town for the next two weeks and would love to meet up with me after getting back on the 20th, so that still totally works for me even if she understandably can't do the 14th! Vanessa came by from Langley before her Richmond appointments so we could exchange stuff. I gave her a Christmas card / Eric Ho's Jersey Milk chocolate bar / Advent calendar so I could get some of her homemade chocolate peanut Eat More bars since she can't have too much sugar these days. She got here at 12:20, and we spent half an hour chatting because I got back in at 12:50. Talked about Jason, his mom, his cousin, amniotic fluid, karma, Jon and Harmony's current living situation, Ayler, the stigma around girls, Krista thinking that everyone is out to get her / ignoring the signs of abuse from her exes Andrew and Ryan (DON'T WAIT AROUND FOR THEM TO CHANGE EVEN IF THEY WANT TO!), autism, a Steveston mail truck not looking out for her, that Eastern Conference hockey chat, Jimmy and his "must not be fatter than me" dealbreaker, (water) weight, January plans, maternity leave, Richmond drivers, my periods, her NOT making any more Thanksgiving dinners for SOME PEOPLE, and it being cold today. Good to catch up at least!

From Reddit on June 25, 2016: "We've been dating for a long time - FOUR MONTHS!" Oh, 19-year-olds... Sarcasam_Is_King can't even spell "sarcasm" correctly!

From Reddit on March 18, 2016: When people use expressions like "you go, girl" to her, WandMirk probably shouldn't take it so personally. She says she's not a girl even if her body doesn't produce most hormones. It says something that I misread her username as WANDA MIRK. Special snowflake right there! Not because of her body, but because of how she reacts to a normal expression.

Current Mood: good
Current Location: home
Current Music: Bootsauce, "Automatic"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3715010.html

The Canucks played the Hurricanes at 7 tonight, and won 3-0 in Markstrom's first NHL career shutout! Then I showered.

From Julie: Look at this fucking bird making pasta. Just look at it, for fuck's sake!

From Reddit: BAESLINE?! Also, "baby girl" is two words and NOT ONE!

What do we want? A cure for Tourettes! When do we want it? Cunt.

From Tumblr and Best Quotes: Apologizing does not mean that you're wrong and the other person is right. It just means that you value your relationship more than your ego.

Current Mood: ecstatic
Current Location: home
Current Music: Radiohead, "Bones"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3714748.html

During COFFEE TIME this afternoon, I went to the pharmacy next door (propping the side door open with my mop bucket since I didn't want to go around to the front door in the rainy weather) to pick up my newest birth control prescription, Minestrin! It came in two thin wallet-like pouches, which definitely is slightly less waste than three small boxes. Jon wanted to know if I was available to help out with the kids on Mondays again if he was teaching again then - sure, why not? At least I got their newest address so I could look up how to get there on Translink. The Canucks played Philadelphia at 4 today, and won 5-2... it was pretty intense! Seems Kelli changed her address, too, but I totally understand needing to get out of a toxic relationship!

From Not Always Friendly: Tahnee Brown?! If this is an attempt to avoid "Tawnee / Tawny Brown," it doesn't work for me. It reminds me of TAHINI, man! At least those purple pansies look nice...

From Not Always Friendly: Catherine Tree?! Nice! At least her parents avoided any noun / fruit / flower names!

Wait, Catherine Tree is in a relationship with someone named CARSTEN Beyer?!

From my UNCANNY BATHROOM READER #29: Eietyoung Kemp had an underwear gun which killed his friend Robert Alston?!

Current Mood: ecstatic
Current Location: home
Current Music: Ministry, "Lava"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3707466.html

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"He's Keeping You a Secret For Now"

Your guy doesn't seem super psyched to go public with your relationship - at least not totally public.
Maybe he's a private person, or maybe you are just starting to date. It's nothing to worry about yet.

Keep an eye on this guy. Is he as serious about you as you are about him? He may be hiding something... you!
You want to be with someone who's as excited to be with you as you are with him. Even if it means getting a new man.

Is He Keeping You a Secret?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes!

"You Are a Brown Leaf"

You are a well-grounded and down-to-earth person. You are dependable, in part because you like knowing that you can depend on yourself.
You are quietly confident and know who you are. You don't have to be the most colorful person in the room to be comfortable.

You are approachable and friendly. People naturally trust you. You are as stable and honest as you seem.
You are warm and reassuring. You believe that there is a season for everything, and you accept each day as it comes.

What Color Leaf Are You?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes!

"You Are Quite Wise"

You don't feel different than anyone else, but that's part of your wisdom. You are humble and thoughtful.
You always try to reflect more than react, but sometimes your very human nature gets the better of you.

You try to go with the flow and live in the moment. There is a lot of wisdom to be found in the present.
If there's anything you're trying to improve on, it's getting to know yourself a little better.

Are You Wise?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes!

"You Are Gillian"

You are a rebel to the core, and if someone calls you on it, it only makes you act out.
You are fun-loving and impulsive. You seek a life of adventure and enjoy being with whoever is Mr. Right Now.

You don't care what others think. You are good to those who matter to you, and your attitude helps liberate them.
You take life as it comes, and you are happy to squeeze the most out of every day. Party at your place!

What Practical Magic Witch Are You?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes!

"Your Ghost Name Is: Shechina"

The muses are ghosts, and sometimes they come uninvited.

What's Your Ghost Name?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes!

Current Mood: sleepy
Current Location: home
Current Music: 54-40, "Castles"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3687978.html

From Reddit on June 9, 2017: No, Sunkindonut149, you DO want to burn bridges with someone who touched you inappropriately. She sounds like Mike: I can't leave bad eBay reviews for someone in case they see them and then don't want to send me anything else!"

Bartz, Lenna, Galuf, and Faris make it to the Ancient Library / Manga Library in FINAL FANTASY V SPOOF. This scholar says, "It seems that only Pages 22, 69, 187, and 420 are ever possessed by monsters."

Current Mood: hungry
Current Location: home
Current Music: Van Halen, "Dreams"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3687833.html

I called Chrystal at work at 10:35 AM to remind her about our get-together tonight. After a nap, I called Barry to see if we could set up a food shopping appointment. He said he'd "left a message on the machine," but I haven't used it in years! The appointment is for payday, Oct. 25 - and it's at noon instead of 1 PM, but I can deal with that.

"You Should Date a Guy in His 40s"

You're not just ready for a serious thing... you've been ready for a while now!
You want a relationship that's steady and stable. You'll trade romantic energy for long-term potential.

That's not to say you'll settle for someone boring. You're hoping for a guy who is deep, smart, and accomplished.
You want to be with someone who's all grown up. Even better if he's learned from a few missteps along the way.

What Age Guy Should You Date?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes!

"You Are a Gemini"

Communicative
Intellectual
Enthusiastic
Inconsistent
Superficial
Indecisive
Versatile
Anxious
Cunning
Witty

What's Your True Sign?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes!

Current Mood: relieved
Current Location: home
Current Music: Dead Kennedys, "Pull My Strings"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3684962.html

From Not Always Romantic on June 17, 2016: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS "LITERALLY CAPSLOCKING" IN REAL LIFE!!!!! IT'S CALLED "SHOUTING," "SCREAMING," OR "YELLING"! If you use that phrase, you don't know how to use English properly!

Bartz, Lenna, Galuf, and Faris go around Karnak in FINAL FANTASY V SPOOF after Karnak Castle explodes and Queen Karnak dies from snorting "black crack", AKA gunpowder. They meet Edward from FINAL FANTASY 4! "Hey, I'm Gilbert, from FINAL FANTASY 4. What, you don't know me? I'm the pussy bard!"

Bartz, Lenna, Galuf, and Faris go around Karnak in FINAL FANTASY V SPOOF after Karnak Castle explodes and Queen Karnak dies from snorting "black crack", AKA gunpowder. They meet Edward from FINAL FANTASY 4! "Woolsey changed my name to Edward. What the hell is that about? God, I hate that man..."

Bartz, Lenna, Galuf, and Faris go around Karnak in FINAL FANTASY V SPOOF after Karnak Castle explodes and Queen Karnak dies from snorting "black crack", AKA gunpowder. They go to the Inn and then upstairs to find the queen lying in bed. "She's dead... Kids, don't snort gunpowder."

Current Mood: accomplished
Current Location: home
Current Music: Smashing Pumpkins, "Blue"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3680260.html

I asked Jon via FB message if the birthday dinner for Eric was still going on. It's apparently tonight at Jeremy's at 5:30. Sounds good! I definitely have some extra cash!

From Not Always Right: Gala Loam?!

From Not Always Working: Hahn Ackles?!

From Not Always Right: Huck Perry?! He's also a furry...

From Not Always Learning: Kaycee McEwen?! I never liked this name...

Kaycee McEwen is apparently in a relationship with someone named Immortan Jorge?!

From Julie: Dontonyo?! Why would you name your kid something that could be mistaken for DOWNTOWN?!

Current Mood: pleased
Current Location: home
Current Music: Matthew Good, "Empty Road"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3664324.html

It's International Bacon Day today!

From Not Always Right: Elda Thórsdóttir?!

From Not Always Right: Erana Zeitler?!

From Not Always Working: Felis Dee?! I'd be tempted to type this as "Felix" every single time!

From Not Always Right: Frederika Maguire?!

From Not Always Working: Freydis Egilsdottir?! I can see Freya, but not Freydis. Krista also apparently knows this person... Also, DRAGON! :D

Current Mood: productive
Current Location: home
Current Music: Matthew Good, "We're So Heavy"
Crossposts: https://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3663790.html

"You Are the Crust"

You are a solid person, and you tend to be the foundation for any relationship or project.
While you are the rock for others, it doesn't mean that you are basic or boring. You have a lot of complexity to you.

You have a strong personality and can be a bit overwhelming one on one. You really shine in a group setting.
You know how to make things complete without even trying. You have both a bold and comforting presence.

What Part of the Cheesecake Are You?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes!

From Julie: I stopped and waited at this sign for 20 minutes, and zero people did motocross tricks over a rainbow...

BAD SPELLING! It's not "an zero people"!

Current Mood: curious
Current Location: home
Current Music: Big Sugar, "Nicotina"
Crossposts: http://glowing-dragon.livejournal.com/3652548.html

From Tumblr: "Toxic monogamy culture"? REALLY?! Jealousy is normal, and commitment DOES mean exclusivity! Otherwise, how can you say that you romantically love someone AND are committed to them?!