Well the 'Edit Preferences' page isn't crashing my browser anymore, which is nice. It was more likely to be my crappy computer than any kind of bug in the new site though, so I have nothing to blame except for my poor financial status. My body has recovered somewhat from the incursion of the fiendish virus (who I've decided to call 'Steve' for reasons which will remain undisclosed until someone cares enough to ask). Steve hit me hard for a couple of days and then flaunted off to infect my parents and friends - but I cared not a bit, and went out last night to dance and make merry. It takes more than Steve to get me down.
Speaking of last night, I learned that it is probably unwise to throw yourself around frenetically to 'Locust Star' by Neurosis while technically in recovery from being ill. My fragile form is paying for it this morning, although I don't think I'll learn my lesson being as I'm off out again tonight. I also found someone who will tattoo my straightedge X's on for a kickin' sum of 20 each. Not too shabby. The big question now is where to put them. Let's look at the options:
1. THE HANDS
Advantages - It's sort of the traditional spot nowadays, easily recognisable and all that. No one's gonna ask ME if I want a drink, hah! Er... not that anyone does anyway. And they would in any case, since no-one round here knows what straightedge is even if they knew what X's were.
Disadvantages - Tattoos on hands are a pretty good way of guaranteeing unemployment. Added to which hand tattoos are tricky and require many return visits to set in properly. Does not allow for the full 3 X's except in cases of unfortunate medical accidents and/or superhero genesis via mutant ooze.
2. INSIDE OF THE WRISTS
Advantages - Kinda cool, really. Easily concealed with long-sleeved shirts for job interviews and such.
Disadvantages - Not easily concealed in summer. Again, can only have 2.
3. BACK OF THE NECK
Advantages - Easy to display or hide depending on length of hair. Once I get my hair back that is ~sobs~ Allows for those elusive full 3 X's.
Disadvantages - I'd look like fucking Vin Diesel. While I realise that if this made me look EXACTLY like him it would be an advantage, in this case it would just seem that I took a movie about extreme sports and spys way too seriously.
4. BELLY BANNER
Advantages - It's a great term - 'belly banner'. Allows for 3 X's. I haven't seen it done before, so it'd be nice to maybe be somewhat original. Could be dolled up and therefore not just be plain X's.
Disadvantages - Would in all likelihood take longer, and therefore be more expensive, than the others. I'd also need to shave my belly, and no one wants THAT.
Any other suggestions people would like to air?
Speaking of last night, I learned that it is probably unwise to throw yourself around frenetically to 'Locust Star' by Neurosis while technically in recovery from being ill. My fragile form is paying for it this morning, although I don't think I'll learn my lesson being as I'm off out again tonight. I also found someone who will tattoo my straightedge X's on for a kickin' sum of 20 each. Not too shabby. The big question now is where to put them. Let's look at the options:
1. THE HANDS
Advantages - It's sort of the traditional spot nowadays, easily recognisable and all that. No one's gonna ask ME if I want a drink, hah! Er... not that anyone does anyway. And they would in any case, since no-one round here knows what straightedge is even if they knew what X's were.
Disadvantages - Tattoos on hands are a pretty good way of guaranteeing unemployment. Added to which hand tattoos are tricky and require many return visits to set in properly. Does not allow for the full 3 X's except in cases of unfortunate medical accidents and/or superhero genesis via mutant ooze.
2. INSIDE OF THE WRISTS
Advantages - Kinda cool, really. Easily concealed with long-sleeved shirts for job interviews and such.
Disadvantages - Not easily concealed in summer. Again, can only have 2.
3. BACK OF THE NECK
Advantages - Easy to display or hide depending on length of hair. Once I get my hair back that is ~sobs~ Allows for those elusive full 3 X's.
Disadvantages - I'd look like fucking Vin Diesel. While I realise that if this made me look EXACTLY like him it would be an advantage, in this case it would just seem that I took a movie about extreme sports and spys way too seriously.
4. BELLY BANNER
Advantages - It's a great term - 'belly banner'. Allows for 3 X's. I haven't seen it done before, so it'd be nice to maybe be somewhat original. Could be dolled up and therefore not just be plain X's.
Disadvantages - Would in all likelihood take longer, and therefore be more expensive, than the others. I'd also need to shave my belly, and no one wants THAT.
Any other suggestions people would like to air?
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Edit Prefs was crashing my browser too, which I also blame on my poor crappy computer. Hopefully it's over all that now. Knock on wood.
I've never before thought of naming my viruses/colds, but I'll have to consider that next time I get sick...
Coupoe of enquireys now
*hey how long did it take for the flu to come n go?
*do you know the cute guy at the Cockpit (short dark hair, a lil beardy thing too i think, flame tatt around top of wrist)???
*would you go to a Leeds SG meetup?
Thanx