So... My father will be signing for the house tomorrow afternoon. Right after I clock in for work, of course, so I can't be there. We'll be getting the keys and then start clearing out the grungy old place we're renting.

I wish that I could have liked this house more... But I've lost too many pets here in the time of our stay. One to old age, one to Leukemia, and one to Diabetes. The one that hit me hardest will always be my Dusty-kitten. The house is small and we are entirely too cramped in here for so many people. It's too warm during the Summer and frigid in the Winter. My room is a flaking, Peptobismol pink. The windows allow in bugs, that even Niko won't eat. It's killed a lot of our computer and electrical items. Dad lost to towers and a boatload of backup UPSes(a type of backup battery made for high-end appliances.}

I'm grateful that it was here when we needed it, but our stay should have ended quite some time ago. I'm surprised that I stayed so long to help my family, but I learned early that it's probably the best thing to do.


My birthday is in less than a week. If anyone is interested in going, I will be celebrating my birthday at Geauga Lake. Yes, I know it's only a water park now, but I really REALLY want to go. The last time I went to a water park was with seleschan, in the early 2000s. I had wanted my birthday, originally, to be at the Great Lakes Medieval Faire for a weekend. No one wanted to commit to it. T_T I already have three people going with me to Geauga Lake. presidentpwn3r, ray_au, and my mother have stated that they will be coming. If you want to come, tell me. I can purchase tickets at discount. I'm currently leaning toward the 6th of August due to the fact that the extended forecast states thunderstorms on Tuesday... >.>;; I'll let you know what the final date is~

Another thing, I like birthday presents just as much as the next person, but seeing people is my favorite present! >.>;;

Still into my rewriting phase. I'm nearly done with the second chapter rewrite. I've just felt so uninspired for the last few years.

The big thing is... If I ever do plan on getting it published, some of my characters can't keep the names they currently have...

Julia is well, based off of me. Well, a me that has had bad things happen to her... Bobby is based off of my brother. Sarah is based off of my cousin. Amy has to be completely reworked, 'cause I really don't want to be sued... >.>;; I would also have to completely rework the Julia's family's names... T_T

I think that, for now, I will leave the name brainstorming for another time. Names are easy to change.

*sigh* Still waiting on my Tatiana. They're starting to send them out, so I will hopefully get her before the close of the month.


I'm thinking of going through my old sketches. See if any of them are postable on DeviantArt.... I'm not the greatest artist, but some of them are slightly decent.

Does any one else wish to join our little group in seeing the movie tomorrow?

We're planning on going for an early afternoon showing most likely the 12.50 or the 1.40 at the Strongsville Cinemark.



I'm really excited! I've been waiting for this movie to release, I am even trying to avoid too many spoilers. A lot of my friends who have already seen it are trying to get me with pop up IMs and texts... T_T So I won't be on AIM or YIM until after I've seen it~


>.>;; I accidentally went and bought the soundtrack for the movie this past Friday, 'cause it was on the floor. T_T That's a 1000$ fine for my store... Ah, well. It's their fault for having it out!



In other news I've finally ordered my girl~ She's a SE Iplehouse Tatiana. I ordered her with the dress pictured and the "pink rabbit" outfit that has kitties pictured on it~ I can't wait to see her~ (I dunno who said they were discontinuing their tanned dolls... I think they misinterpreted it, 'cause they stop making tan dolls during rainy season... Oi~)

We finally put a bid on a house, and it was accepted~ ^_^ Mom's asking me for 1000$ for the inspection and loan down payment as part of rent. So, I won't have to worry about rent for a while~ ^_^ Thankfully, she found out that the money isn't needed until the loan is signed and they hand the keys to us. No needing to ask for money from other people~ ^_^

We were all scrammbley because we thought that they needed it for this Friday~ BUT THEY DON'T! WHEE~

Wish us luck on our move!

This is a Meme that I "borrowed" from jessi 

( The Animation List Meme )

I never realized that I had actually watched so many... I'm kinda relieved that they did not, in fact, include any of the Barbie movies... It's a pain being a nanny and now working in an electronics department... >.>;;

I'm also surprised by the lack of movies they have listed. I can remember quite a few from when I was younger that they don't, in fact, have listed on here... Perhaps it was mainly because they don't consider them animated movies? Gay Pur-ee and Cats Don't Dance, anyone?

The Journey

The Journey is long,
The Path, unfriendly.
Those that Act as Guides
  are only there to gain purchase
  in Shark-infested waters...
Those that Help are more often
  to Harm.

The Journey is long,
The Desert, lonely.
Those that Act as Fellows
  are only there to find themselves
  in Darkened times...
Those that Succeed more often
  Lose.

The Journey is long,
The Game, finished.
Those that Act as Players
  are only there to find
  the others who play...
Those that are Lost
  are more often
  Found.

I shouldn't be as disappointed as I am...

While excited about Ohayocon, even though it made me slightly sad last year... I'm kinda starting to freak out about the whole thing, which is not good.

I'm good with costumes. This is my lazy convention... It sorta makes me sad to say that... Just have to loose a few pounds 'cause me freaking out about Thanksgiving and Christmas caused enough stress.

But now... I'm only really in contact with one of the people staying in my room. And she doesn't have to worry about getting there too much, considering that she lives in the area. I do not have a vehicle that can make the trip, and I MUST get down there for Friday night. If not, the room will be voided for the full weekend and the first night will be taken off my credit card that I used for place-keeping.

I just wish that the others going would talk to me. I'm running around in circles trying to see if I can find a car that I can trade-in for/put money down on... T_T If I do that, the prospects of actually having a good car that will last me past three months will be slim...

ARGH! Why must it be so hard finding a decent car?! Suggestions, anyone? Other than Craigslist and Ebay. They have crap for the area right now, and people are asking insane amounts of money.

Tagged by both kitkitsouji87 and jessi . I wonder if they do this to me 'cause I hate these types of memes... >.>;;

01. What are your nicknames?
Jewel, Jewels, Julie, little one, quiet one

02. How do you style your hair?
I don't really have time to style my hair. It's gotten fairly long so I have every intention of dyeing it black and cutting it short.

03. What's new in your life right now?
Nothing really. My life is fairly boring and consumed by WalMart.

04. How many colours are you wearing now?
Two. Work colors, khaki and navy blue.

05. Are you an introvert or extrovert?
Introvert.

06. What are you doing while filling out this meme?
Listening to episode 5 of the fourth season of the new Doctor Who and stalking the DOD question boards.

07. Do you nap a lot?
Nope. I have more important things to do. I really wish I had more time in the day.

08. If the person you secretly like is already taken, what would you do?
Haven't actually liked anyone in that way... but I would hope that I'd be happy for them.

09. Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
My manager at work has made me cashier for a week. T_T I have to replace four sets of brakes and routers and two rear tires on my car.

10. What's your favorite dessert?
Reese's peanut butter cups. ^_^

11. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
At least an hour if I'm woken before nine in the morning... >.>;;

12. What websites do you visit daily?
Yahoo!, Dream of Doll, Den of Angels Forum,  LiveJournal, Ohayocon.org

13. What was the last book you finished reading?
Heh... A yaoi novel called "S".

14. Do you like to clean?
Not at all. I like organized chaos.

15. What's the last song that got stuck in your head?
Abingdon Boys School's cover of Dress.

16. What's the last DVD you bought?
Kung Fu Panda... I absolutely adore this movie!

17. Have you ever done anything not many people have?
Had dinner and went to a play (A Kiss for Cinderella) with the Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

18. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Moosetracks...

19. What's the last movie you watched?
The Swan Princess.

20. What are you most looking forward to in the coming month?
boldsirrobin coming to visit for Christmas.

I tag... presidentpwn3r , seleschan , and the_pillow ... please don't kill me!

 

The Chosen Ones

 

By LadyJewel

 

 

 

 

( Prologue )

 

 

It has been a long time. Thank you for your patience.

 

~LadyJewel

Not going to post much on this update...

I hate Walmart, and, YES, I'm looking for another job. It's only that I can't really find anything, but seasonal and fast food. I refuse to work fast food.

On another note I'm slightly melancholy. My poor kitty, Dusty, went to the vet last week. He wasn't feeling well, so we figured that his blood sugar was out of control... His blood sugar was insanely high. He's lost so much weight since his diabetes became noticeable. He appears to be in such pain now...

I'm not sure if I can keep hurting him like this. Giving him nine units of insulin. It's insane. He's arthritic and I'm not even allowed to pet him without being swiped at or bit at...

My mother keeps suggesting that I should put him down, but that it's my decision. It's a tough decision, though, and one I really don't want to make...