Thank you for your sympathy and condolences for the passing away of my grandmother.


I went to the Los Angeles Wizard World Convention this weekend. I cant believe how fun it was! I used to go to the San Diego Comic con when I was younger. Not that it wasnt fun then, but that was easily one of the best weekends Ive had in I-dont-know-how-long. I had so much fun I am certain I will go to the Wizard World Convention in Philly as long as I acn afford it.

I met Lizzi, Selket, Ajilee, Sash, Napalm, Rigel, Izzy, Nicolai, Femi, and the amazing Vanity


(picture stolen from Silencia since my 3 year old digital camera decided to take a shit just days before the convention. so sadly, all I have are 3 polaroids from the weekend. Im saving my change for a new camera)

In our short time together, we learned that our brains were probably grown together in the same smut filled jar.

I also got to see Fractal, Silencia, Aspen, Pistolita, and James. It was awesome to see all of them again and hang out.

I had the pleasure of meeting Gene Simmons and gawked at his illegaly gorgeous son, met David Faustino (which I was completely giddy about, thank you Selket!), met an adorable boy, and picked up a bunch of cool stuff, mostly shirts. This one was my favorite:



I wanted another but they sold out of the good colors (black, and..... black)

check em out!

I also bought an adorable shirt from this nice gal in the booth diagonal from us.

The perfect end to my amazing weekend was having dinner at a kick ass vegan restaurant with my good friend Sethomatik who was kind enough to let me invade his apartment for the weekend. After a long exciting but foodless day, there was nothing I wanted more than those pancakes, tofu scramble and "chicken."

I flew home on the last shred of energy left from the two sugary soy chai lattes that had been breakfast and lunch, started laundry, curled up with my puppy and eventually dozed off.

best weekend of the year. hands down.

I leave you with this:




Im off, for a Firefly marathon, topped off with watching Serenity

odette over and out

This week, I learned that sleeping on a couch for a few restless hours, then sleeping on a plane for several hours in one fucked up position can give you some serious neck and back problems.

I then learned that in the state of Oklahoma its illegal for a doctor to prescribe a direct family member (mother, father, or oh..... daughter) narcotics. Thank goodness for friends back in good ol' California who are willing to call the assbackwards pharmacy in Oklahoma and make the pain a distant memory.
Fuck you Oklahoma.

As I listened to my grandmother's eulogy, I learned that I actually knew little about her. That was the greatest source of my greatest sense of loss. Not about a life suddenly cut short with so many things left unsaid. She was 93, had cancer and we (her son, my siblings and I) were all able to see her shortly before she passed away. My dad was there when she died and he said it was beautiful. "Just like a movie," he said. He arrived at her apartment at the Jewish retirement home, told her everything he wanted to say, and although she couldnt talk, he knew she had listened. About a half hour later, she peacefully passed away. At her burial, the reception, and at the Shabbat service later that night, countless people approached me to tell me what a wonderful woman she was.

I learned that sometimes its nice to let some one else drive for a while. I mean that in every way possible. Although, at the moment, Im referring to the drive from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Chicago, Illinois.
As my sister and I drove my grandmother's car to Chicago I was actually able to watch the landscape. I rarely do when I go anywhere because Im always the one driving.

When we got to Chicago I learned that I dont miss the cold. At. All.

Last night, after sitting at the airport for hours, a 4 hour plane ride, and over an hour long drive home, I learned no matter how squishy and soft the hotel bed, theres no substitute for one's own bed. especially when theres a sweet little chihuahua in it.



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I'll be attending the Wizard World Convention in Los Angeles, March 16-18.
I hope to see some of you there!

Im wireless!
Finally!

I bought a wireless router and a month later, a roomie and I finally got things sorted out and its working splendidly.
Oh to be in bed on the computer. Its the little things. Really it is...

I registered for school last week
I'm signed up for Biology, Health Psychology, and Physical Anthropology. THe last class I just signed up for to have a full load just in case the class I really need (Experimental Psychology) wont take any crashers. I really hope I can crash it because its the last lower division psych class I need. After that, I just need a lab class and 4 upper division classes in my major and thats it! I probably have to do some electives as well. Although I am considering kicking things up a notch and changing my major to Biopsychology. I do love the brain so. Or maybe Ill do a second bachelor's degree...
But right now, Ill be happy with getting the one finished

I am soooo happy with my living situation right now. Have I mentioned that? I adore my roomies and I am so grateful that I found them. I painted my room and I must say, it looks fantabulous. A very very awesome best friend helped me pick out the color for the top half, and gave me some kick ass art of hers to put on my walls and I really need to put it up.



here is one piece she gave me. I think its going above the bed. So awesome. The photo doesnt do it justice.


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OK, Im going to get kinda serious here for a moment.

This April marks my sixth year living vegan. I can honestly say that it is the best decision I have ever made. Its good for my health, good for the planet and especially good for the animals.
But in the last few months Ive been craving cheese. wtf, right? Well my awesometastic (and hot!) friend Girlie turned me on to Vegetarian Food For Thought. Its just too great to keep to myself. There are so many awesome podcasts to listen to. They are all so informative and inspiring! Even after 6 years, I needed a little "pick me up" so to speak. You can also find them on itunes and dowload them yo! Even if you are not vegetarian, I really urge you to give some of them a listen. Its so important to make informed choices and really understand our options, especially when those options can allow us to live more peacful lives. Im not trying to convert anyone, I just love these podcasts so much that I want to share them with as many people as possible.





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So I went sailing for the first time this weekend! Ive been on boats before but not like this. It was amazing! A friend of one of my roomies just got her sailing certification and she invited me out with a couple other girls on a 24 foot boat. She was a great captain. I was pullin ropes and tacking.... soooo awesome. It was a perfect day. Lots of warm wind and not too sunny. We cruised around and watched some other boats race. They were massive! And a few seals came pretty close to us. I look forward to going again.

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I'll be attending the Wizard World Convention in Los Angeles, March 16-18.
I hope to see some of you there!

Hello? Whos there?

Oh hallo!

I am George, Odette's new hamster friend. Welcome to the update!

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woah.
major photo update coming up here

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I moved
(yay!)
I am very happy where I live. My roomies are extremely cool
(knock on wood)

Before I left, I had the pleasure of hanging out with Bella and her extremely cute baby. Such a doll. If you haven't yet, go tell her what a dear little girl she has.
I didnt get to see enough of mommy and daughter but I will certainly return when I can. Well, that was the plan for today actually but I seem to have a lovely little cold. I currently have kleenex jammed up my nose and I sneezed 3 times while typing this sentence. Not good for babies.

Last week I went up to the mountains with my roomies friend. We fed chickens. I then dubbed her "Dances With Chickens"

the sneezing needs to stop... seriously. this is getting ridiculous...

obey my dog!





but fo reals, how cute is that?

spiderwoman

I found myself needing a camera temporarily so I bought one with the intention of returning it. I simply cant afford one now. It made me realize how much I love taking pictures and if my current camera wasnt such an old decrepit piece of shit, I would probably take pictures way more.
Returning the camera will be pretty hard to do but I consider it motivation to save for a new one.


no make up
very tired

Im starting to look like my mom

on that note, Im stuffing a fresh kleenex up the faucet on my face, donning my bear ears hat, making tea, and crawling into bed.

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update to add:

Zicam rules. I took it all day yesterday (and a few times when my dog would wake me up to go out. she was not feeling so good I think) and now Im feeling waaaaay better. Almost all better.

I just returned the camera and Im so sad.

First update of the year.

Im moving in a week. Im happy with the future living situation and very relieved to have a place to live.
Now I get to move on to the next problem which is figuring out how Im going to pay for school. Let the fun begin.



One of my roomies got a wii and it is ten kinds of fun. I made a little Mii character that looks like me (if I had giant cartoon eyes and no arms, but just little floating hands). In addition to making a character for all of our friends, we also made a Jesus, Hitler, and Abe Lincoln. The bowling is the most fun but the golf is pretty good too. The roomie that bought the Wii has already succeeded at throwing the controler up at the ceiling (which it hit quite hard, and came down in a few pieces) while bowling. It was easily put back together and we all had a very good laugh.



I just saw Pan's Labyrinth this weekend and it is now one of my favorite movies. I highly recommend it.





I put off updating for so long because I had some pictures I wanted to post but I cant find the cable for my camera. So for now, the camera phone will have to do.

puppy on lap


store kitty in a box

take it!!!!!
tito's sayin hes gonna train all year because he wants the belt back.
Ive got a belt for you! its pink and its got rhinestones. it'll match your dress, bitch

ahhhh Im lovin it

well I made it through the holiday season in one piece. less healthy but in one piece. after working 16 hour days for 2 weeks Im ready for a vacation. At least my next paychecks will be hefty. I just hope to get them soon.
The apartment management found out there are way too many of us living here so myself and a couple others have to leave. so I guess Im moving sooner than I anticipated.

Do you have new year's resolutions? Mine is to be more punctual. Im consistently 10 minutes late to work and meeting with friends and nearly everything else.

Now I will continue to watch the Twilight Zone marathon.

1.


2. I went to school to be a vegan pastry chef and one of my jobs at the moment has me baking meat cookies or dog biscuits as they are commonly referred to. Its cute. I aquired a vegan pastry chef job finally. Its an hour commute but its only three days a week. I can bake doggy biscuits on the other days. As long as I can remember which job Im at, I'll be ok.

3. Guess what?
Im moving again.
yes again.
It had to happen right? I mean, I've been here for almost 6 months. Thats a long time! Plus its related to #1 up there.

Now I can be reunited with one of my favorite people


5. Speaking of which, I have recently learned that some people feel that friends that lose contact for a while, are no longer friends. The people I knew in high school, I still consider some of my best friends. Apparently this sentiment is not reciprocated. blarf
One of my best friends is one that I have seen 4 times since 1999, and she still feels the same way. That is true friendship.
Quality...... Quality

ok Im out of stuff

this teeters between hilarity and horrifying


the apology

So my friend Dave was in the navy. At his birthday barty, two of our friends decided he should get a lapdance. And we wanted whoever was doing it to wear his cute little cracker jack outfit. so my friend Jana talks to him and brings up how guys in uniforms are really hot, and asks jokingly if he still has his uniform. He says hedoes and that its in a duffel bag in the garage. Bingo. Dave was very reluctant to sit in the chair but when he was told he was getting a lapdance he gave in.

I recently saw Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation. I havent been in years. Two Minute Itch and Dr Tran were two of my favorites. Chirpy... scarred me. If it comes to your town check it out.

Location: hotel room in Oklahoma
Sound: Jazzanova, L.O.V.E. and you and I

I hate TSA. so. fucking. much.
they wouldnt let me bring prescription skin stuff on the plane because of the new regulations. They told me it was too big and I had no choice to check my bag. Crying, I told them I needed all this stuff and I cant check it because baggage gets lost and I cant risk to lose it. I check my bag and guess what? They fucking lost my bag. douchebags. I cursed out and spit at the security guards when I had to go back and check my bag and again when I had to come back through the security checkpoint.
Oklahoma is where my dad's family lives. I havent been here in years, actually when I got my face pierced, he stopped inviting me on his trips with him, or even offering to fly me out by myself so my grandma could see me.
My cousin, the coolest girl in the world, picked my brother and I up yesterday. We picked up my bag from the airport and she took us to get thai food. When you hang out with old people all day, your food options are severely limited.

thats it so far
my brother went back home this morning and im leaving tomorrow
i have to go meet dad in the hotel lobby and go sit in my grandmother's "furnished coffin," as my sister so fondly calls it, and try not to think of the smell of urine, feces, air freshener, and popcorn....

Im going to Oklahoma for Thanksgiving. OOOOOOOklaholma.

Im babysitting dogs for Christmas