Forecast for my part of the valley today and over the weekend: 108 degrees. 
I guess I should be happy I don't live elsewhere in the valley as it's going up to 111 there. Yes, it will be a new record if we reach 108. Yes, I will be forgoing my daily walk (as I have much of this week) in the interest of avoiding...
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I guess I should be happy I don't live elsewhere in the valley as it's going up to 111 there. Yes, it will be a new record if we reach 108. Yes, I will be forgoing my daily walk (as I have much of this week) in the interest of avoiding...
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I don't really have much to say, but I needed to update to move yesterday's grim image along. I always feel a little down on August 6th.
The immigration process is moving along. I have to go in to have fingerprints taken and such in a couple weeks. Hopefully it won't be that much longer until I can work and contribute financially to my new...
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The immigration process is moving along. I have to go in to have fingerprints taken and such in a couple weeks. Hopefully it won't be that much longer until I can work and contribute financially to my new...
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catdad:
Long and exotic... does a road trip to Bismarck, North Dakota count?
sicpowered:
i got your invitation! 
only about a few weeks late!
perfect.
my own gym excursions, few and far between as they may be, leave me feeling pretty good. the first day. then the next day, i'm kinda sore to completely immobile. it's great.
only about a few weeks late!
perfect.
my own gym excursions, few and far between as they may be, leave me feeling pretty good. the first day. then the next day, i'm kinda sore to completely immobile. it's great.
rodan:
wow....
stark...
stark...
fred:
I think it reads: sen nin ota
Yup, that was my residence for a couple of years.
I think it reads: sen nin ota
Yup, that was my residence for a couple of years.
Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for the place to go
Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
You come in to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the...
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Looking out for the place to go
Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
You come in to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the...
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charmed_:
yay for biting! and abba.
most biggest yay for matrimonial bliss!! so so happy for you two!!
incedently, you would've been in squirrel paradise on campus yesterday. it was a regular fiesta de lo squirrel - about 10 of them just scurring about, eating stuff, twitching, purring, and generally being manic. one tried to jump on my friend as if she were a squirrel or a table. good times. its squirrelly paradise around these here parts.
most biggest yay for matrimonial bliss!! so so happy for you two!!
incedently, you would've been in squirrel paradise on campus yesterday. it was a regular fiesta de lo squirrel - about 10 of them just scurring about, eating stuff, twitching, purring, and generally being manic. one tried to jump on my friend as if she were a squirrel or a table. good times. its squirrelly paradise around these here parts.
rodan:
and - just cuz -
(acapella abba? lol)
glad you're happy!
and - just cuz -
(acapella abba? lol)
glad you're happy!
*sigh* 
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rodan:
yuppers...
sockpuppet:
There are four good options for parsnips, IMHO (excluding omelettes).
Remember I thought our wedding would just be "Do you take blah blah blah?" and vice versa? Well it turned out the ceremony in the concrete bunker in Van Nuys was actually quite beautiful.
We arrived there about half an hour before our 9 am wedding. I managed to twist my ankle getting out of the car as I was so nervous. We were directed...
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We arrived there about half an hour before our 9 am wedding. I managed to twist my ankle getting out of the car as I was so nervous. We were directed...
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obd:
congratulations again! I'm really happy for the two of you.
charmed_:
how utterly lovely! congrats infinity to you both. you are utterly precious to behold. i love the expressions!
Finally we took all of our recycling in to the plant today. Turns out we should probably sort it before standing in front of all the big stinky bins cuz it's kinda a royal pain in the ass to sort on the run. Three cans in the bin one end. Two bottles in the can on the other. Back and forth. Chichi Status Recycling Woman...
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sockpuppet:
per FRED, what's Amoeba?
sounds like you're having fun
sounds like you're having fun
obd:
nice shopping trip.
So a brazilian isn't that bad. I've had more pain tweezing my eyebrows. 
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manchester_black:
I don't think I'll be subjecting myself to one anytime soon though 
zolta:
umm sounds fun. this a married thing? speaking of which congrats, happiness for ever.
I think I'm settling into LA. The sky looks blue and not brown to me now.
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rodan:
well gratz!
it's good to be settled anyway
it's good to be settled anyway
reacher:
wow. some love stories do have a happy ending.
I got a letter from an older neighbour of mine from Canada yesterday. The handwriting looped and garlanded itself across the pages. What a treat! She even drew animals and flowers on the paper. It's been awhile since I've had a piece of mail like that and I enjoyed it.
I thought about typing a letter back to her and realized it wasn't adequate. Handwritten...
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I thought about typing a letter back to her and realized it wasn't adequate. Handwritten...
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charmed_:
oooh, handwritten letters are the best. i've a few local friends with whom i exchange real cards (often homemade) & we all love it. delightful.
rodan:
yup - sorta jealous.... but not THAT jealous
Your momma's a whore, got bored with life... - The Pixies
I'm settling in. In case you're wondering where/what I'm settling into, it's Los Angeles. I've been here a few weeks now and Surly and I decided we're getting married on June 29th.
We have a date at the romantic Van Nuys County Clerk's Office for a two minute marriage ceremony. I'm confident that if...
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I'm settling in. In case you're wondering where/what I'm settling into, it's Los Angeles. I've been here a few weeks now and Surly and I decided we're getting married on June 29th.
We have a date at the romantic Van Nuys County Clerk's Office for a two minute marriage ceremony. I'm confident that if...
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charmed_:
i didn't even realize i was being mysterious! 
well, i return your hug dance, and raise you a squealing jump up and down!!
ooooh, yr wedding boots are pwetty.
well, i return your hug dance, and raise you a squealing jump up and down!!
ooooh, yr wedding boots are pwetty.
niccie:
was really cool to finally meet and talk with you..we'll have to get together again soon!!
have a wonderful day next Friday and enjoy Vegas!!
have a wonderful day next Friday and enjoy Vegas!!
I don't get on this site much anymore, although there are still some people here I care about.
Just so happens you're one of them.
cheers
Phil