The Corner of Insanity

Can the season be over now?

jlsigman@gmail.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:57:21 GMT

Because... man. We suck.

Daily Buddhist Wisdom

jlsigman@gmail.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:55:04 GMT

By charity, goodness, restraint, and self-control men and woman alike can store up a well-hidden treasure -- a treasure which cannot be given to others and which robbers cannot steal. A wise person should do good -- that is the treasure which will not leave one.

- "Khuddhaka Patha"

OMG look she wrote something!

jlsigman@gmail.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:17:12 GMT

Title: Crumbling Down
Rating: G
Word count: 160
Prompt: Final Fantasy VII, Reeve: the fall of Sector 7 – It shouldn't be like this

And so, to celebrate, I signed up for five prompts on story_arc. *facepalm* *sheepish grin*

Meme-meme!

jlsigman@gmail.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:24:06 GMT

Gotten from elfflame

Instructions:

Leave me a comment saying "Resistance is Futile."

• I'll respond by asking you five questions so I can satisfy my curiosity

• Update your journal with the answers to the questions

• Include this explanation in the post and offer to ask other people questions

1. What are your top three fandoms, and why?
--Final Fantasy X: My friend dawnmipb was so insistent that I play this game and see this story that she bought me my PS2 and the game for the holidays back in 2002. It is probably the pinnacle of FF storytelling, IMO, with deep meanings and layers upon layers of goodness. I also happen to identify with Yuna and her need to do what everyone expects her to do way too much.
--Devil May Cry: What's not to love about a super-sexy ass-kicking name-taking demon-killing hides-his-pain bad boy? ;-) But seriously, I think a lot of what attracts me to this fandom is the fact that Capcom has left a lot of empty space to play in. The anime showed a bit of what I was looking for - Dante and how he fits into the city he lives in - and my main OC, Cat, was born from wanting to poke the underbelly to see what would happen.
--Final Fantasy VII: Yes, yes, me and everyone else, but there is a lot to love here. There are the simple, top layer stories about saving the world, but when you pry off the lid there's deeper messages warning against unfettered corporate power and unrestricted scientific experimentation. The morality, or lack thereof, that dictates everyone's decisions leaves you wondering, "Well, what if...?"

2. Given the chance to go anywhere for a two-week stay, where would you choose to go, and what sights would you want to see there?
--Oooh... so many places to choose from. I'll say India. I want to see everything.

3. Have you ever fought getting into something--a book, a movie, a fandom, etc--that you later adored, and kicked yourself for fighting?
--I know I was late to the Harry Potter books, thinking they were just children's stories, but I don't really kick myself... AH! Now I remember: StarCraft. For years, I didn't bother getting the game because, well, I had WarCraft, and this was just WarCraft in space, and how could it be better? Then I met Jimmy Rayner, and I was hooked. I cannot wait for the next games and books to come out.

4. Anime, manga, or Jgames. Which are your most favorite of the three?
--Anime, because there's more variety and they're more accessible. J-games can be hard to get into sometimes, especially if the localization sucks, and these days are expensive. Manga last, simply because I don't have a good way to get a hold of any.

5. What one oddball skill do you have that you wish you could make money off of?
--I don't know that it's oddball, per se, but I really wish I could make money and live off of taking care of cats. I'm really good at fostering both kittens and adults. But shelters don't pay well, and rarely offer health care benefits.

Getting finances under control

jlsigman@gmail.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:18:00 GMT

I learned bad lessons from my parents about spending even when you don't have money. I'm trying to be better.

Also, Wal-Mart is a terribly racist and homophobic company.

So...

Those are the remains of my Sam's Club credit card. I got it years ago as a way to buy groceries after I got fired from a job. But instead of paying it off and closing it when I got hired again, I got in the habit of using it.

But I need to not use it. I need to not buy so much crap. I need to not eat out at lunch so much.

*drops remains into trash*

Dealing with the usual stuff

jlsigman@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:41:30 GMT

So earlier this morning I had a post composed in my head that was me whining about how I'm not writing, how I'm an utter failure at life in general, that my creativity was dead, that I really shouldn't be bothering anyone with anything.

But the only thing true in the above statement is that I'm not writing.

I am not an utter failure at life in general or even life in particular, since I'm still alive. Yes, I'm in pain right now, but I'll deal, as I always have.

My creativity is certainly not dead, just taking different forms. I'm really interested in my sewing class, and I picked up a cross-stitch that I haven't touched in months to work on at work. Also, I got a catalog in the mail yesterday that offered a set of "illuminated" coloring books and pens for $30, so I may ask my Dad to get that for me.

So, that is the state of the Jenn at the moment.

Day 3

jlsigman@gmail.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:08:15 GMT

Didn't happen.

Between endless meetings at work, then the doctor, then crashing and dying once I got home, I'm afraid I didn't write a single word.

Ah well. Yesterday is over. Onward and upward.

Couple cat pics

jlsigman@gmail.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:17:52 GMT

First Goldeneye, who looks wonderful!

And next, Edward in a moment of Zen with the game controller.

Day 2

jlsigman@gmail.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:37:22 GMT

Up to 710 words.

BUT, I now know the thief and bored warrior's names, so I'm OK with it.

Also, the playlist for the fic is now 7 songs long, which is good.

Now to just get the damn doctor to actually do something about my pain, instead of giving me muscle relaxants and sending me on my way.

Day 1

jlsigman@gmail.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:55:48 GMT

Didn't do so well, only 329 words. I let myself get distracted by football (YAY PANTHERS!!!). But I know more about two of my characters than I did when I started, so I'm not going to beat myself up about it.

Here goes everything

jlsigman@gmail.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:10:28 GMT

I have a blank page in front of me, a kernel of an idea, and a purring kitty.

Because this is relevant to most of y'all's interests

jlsigman@gmail.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:51:54 GMT

porn_battle will be taking prompts, starting Nov. 1

I'm pretty proud of this shot

jlsigman@gmail.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:37:39 GMT

Kitty tongue!

Edward displays my general attitude at this point

jlsigman@gmail.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:52:51 GMT

Yes, I've had a bad morning, why do you ask?

jlsigman@gmail.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:56:19 GMT

Dear asshole in charge of my part of the universe,

FUCK. OFF. AND. DIE.

Nowuv,

Me

Uh, who turned off the heat?

jlsigman@gmail.com — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:00:28 GMT

It was in the 30's!!!

In October!!!

IN SOUTH CAROLINA!!!!!

BRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!

Three kitteh night at one point.

(er, sorry for the extra exclamations... they help keep me warm)

!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Goldeneye's doing great

jlsigman@gmail.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:45:40 GMT

:-)

He had his 1 week checkup yesterday and the vet was very impressed with how he's doing, and said that we didn't need to up the insulin dosage yet.

Goldeneye's home!

jlsigman@gmail.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:08:18 GMT

And looking at acting much more like his usual self! :-)

He's eating, he's purring, and he looks great.

He even got a bath at the vet's. I inquired as to the condition of the tech involved, and got a bit of a nervous laugh in response. *sigh*

I got shown how to give him his shots, and I should be OK. I will be OK. OK? *meep*

Guess what?

jlsigman@gmail.com — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:20:49 GMT

Goldeneye has diabetes.

Found out when he was completely listless this morning and I rushed him to the vet. He's lost almost 7 pounds.

I will have to learn how to give him shots.

I'm nuts

jlsigman@gmail.com — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:48:26 GMT

Guess what I signed up for?

I have NO idea what I'll do, other than write, but I guess that's the point. :-p

I said goodbye to Kahvi last night

jlsigman@gmail.com — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:29:57 GMT

She got worse and worse, and couldn't even hold down water.

She put her head on her paws and quietly left me.

I think she's turned the corner

jlsigman@gmail.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:22:21 GMT

Kahvi didn't throw up at all yesterday, and took in a little more from the syringe (although she still hates the food, she'll have you know). I've left her with the vet today to get the blood work repeated, her catheter out (she hates it as much as I did), and generally be observed and taken care of, because I have to be in the office the rest of the week.

Thank y'all for thinking of us. :-)

I named her well

jlsigman@gmail.com — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:42:13 GMT

Kahvi, my ElfQuest War Chieftess avatar, is still fighting.

She's less yellow, but still throwing up, so I've got medicine to give for that before feeding her.

Kahvi is home

jlsigman@gmail.com — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:51:20 GMT

But still not well. She's still yellow, and not eating unless you stick a syringe in her mouth. She also threw up once at the hospital.

The vet is having me feed her little bits more often, to see if it helps any, and tomorrow morning I take her in early to get blood work done.

Kahvi needs healing thoughts

jlsigman@gmail.com — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:20:46 GMT

I had to leave her at the emergency vet last night after they admitted her. She has some liver or gall-bladder issue that has her constantly vomiting. She's lost over 2 pounds fairly recently, and I can't afford more than just IV fluids, antibiotics, and anti-nausea meds. I'm hoping it's just an infection and this will clear it up.