dora is a harpy

Moar Meme Tiem!

2009-12-12T03:58:12Z

Leave me a comment saying "OMGILP".
I'll respond by asking you five questions so I can get to know you better.
Update your journal with the answers to the questions.
Include this explanation in the post and offer to ask other people questions.

My questions were provided by the lovely emie_took. :D

1. What got you interested in publishing?
Well, some time ago I realized that I just don't have what it takes to be a professional artist, but that had been what I had thought I wanted to do for a really long time. So for a while I kind of drifted, not sure what to do with myself. Eventually I realized that I'm a big fan of the English language, and that I felt like I DID have what it takes to turn that into a profession. I started doing some research into the different things I could do, and the more research I did, the more it felt like getting into publishing could be a fulfilling goal for me.

2. Be honest, which is better: cats or dogs?
I really take them on a case by case basis because every cat or dog has their own personality just like people. However, I have noticed that dogs tend to be more affectionate in a lot of cases, so they totally win out in that respect.

3. If you could have any talent you don't already have what would it be?
I'd like to be able to sing and/or write music. It seems like it'd be really cool and interesting to be able to produce something like that. I mean, I can kinda sorta play a couple of instruments, and I'm sure it'd be easy enough to brush up on all that, but that's different from actually writing music, y'know? And I've often wondered what it must be like to have music in one's soul that way.

4. Explain to me in detail the best game ever, real or just one you wish would be made and to make this a question, why?
I'm going to go with The Longest Journey here. I feel like the gameplay is the pinnacle of all things good about the graphical adventure/point and click genre, the writing is top notch, the voice acting isn't horribad, and APRIL FUCKING RYAN. XD I mean, the graphics aren't consistent or often that great, but the scenery is cool and everything else totally makes up for it. Also, Crow. Seriously, though, that game has really stayed with me in a way that no other game, even ones from my childhood, ever has.

I do wish that someone would make an RPG and get Depeche Mode to do the soundtrack. Their instrumental stuff seems like it could lend itself to a really kick-ass video game. :B

5. POOF! You're now a man! What's the first thing you'd do?
I'm pretty sure no one wants to know the details. XD; Strangely, this is a question that I have thought long and hard (hahaha :B) about in the past, and I have some pretty detailed plans about what I would do if I could be a man for a given amount of time. The very first thing I'd probably do though is either A) write my name in the snow or B) if snow is not available, find a crowded place and use a urinal just so I wouldn't have to wait in line to take a piss in a public place for once. :P

Yes, I know, I'm weird.

doradoradora @ 2009-11-13T20:48:00

2009-11-14T01:47:57Z

Still not dead. Life's pretty decent.

doradoradora @ 2009-10-31T10:04:00

2009-10-31T14:06:07Z

Yesterday was one of those days that reminded me why life is worth living. :3 Which makes it sound like I was suicidal before, but I'm really not. Life is good and I've been enjoying it for the most part. But yesterday was EXCEPTIONALLY good and the kind of day that makes one feel all warm and fuzzy toward the whole world.

doradoradora @ 2009-10-24T17:16:00

2009-10-24T21:18:22Z

Made it through the week. Got paid the largest pay check I've ever had in my life. I think things are looking pretty good overall.

doradoradora @ 2009-10-20T20:43:00

2009-10-21T00:44:39Z

Today went a lot better than yesterday. The next big hurdle is going to be Thursday. I think we can make it, though.

doradoradora @ 2009-10-17T18:48:00

2009-10-17T22:49:11Z

Just so you guys know, I'm still not dead. At this point my life boils down to sleeping, going to work/training, and spending time with Lander.

ETA: Incidentally, is it bad that I'm compulsively browsing Halloween costume sites for a sexy nurse costume not for myself but for my boyfriend? >.>

doradoradora @ 2009-10-06T22:03:00

2009-10-07T02:04:36Z

I'm not dead, despite all outward appearances. I am employed. I am currently in a 9-week training course Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:45PM. This necessitates getting up at 5:30 on my part. If you are having problems reaching me, this is probably why.

doradoradora @ 2009-09-28T22:19:00

2009-09-29T02:19:34Z

I think I'm employed.

I feel like poo.

Computer's still kinda only half-assed.

The end.

doradoradora @ 2009-09-19T19:59:00

2009-09-20T00:00:23Z

I've spent a lot of this evening trying to get Ubuntu to work. It's really frustrating. Also, Win7 has pulled its first boneheaded move in absolutely REFUSING to recognize that there's something plugged into the audio jack in the front of my case (therefor refusing to pipe sound through that jack).

doradoradora @ 2009-09-15T13:08:00

2009-09-15T17:14:55Z

The desktop is now up and running, ish. I haven't done the Ubuntu install, but I'll probably do it this evening. Next on the list is to get my old HD mounted and start pulling the shit I need off of it, as well as fixing my zip drive so it'll actually, y'know, work.

Windows 7 is shiny, though I still haven't set it up completely to my liking. This is in part because I've fallen prey to DDO, which is more amusing than I expected it to be. I'm going to be seeing if I can't get WoW running, too, though my drive to play that game has been severely curbed since a little before D*Con.

All in all I'm relatively proud of myself for having done this. I still wish I didn't have to have done it, but it's nice to know that I can when I have to. For the record, the desktop's new name is now Len. Hopefully he will be a well-behaved system.

Haven't heard anything back from Jo-Ann's yet, but I figure I'll give it another little while and call them later on this evening to see what's up.

I am very much looking forward to having my music library back. I have a couple of new tools that might make organizing it much easier.

doradoradora @ 2009-09-09T19:55:00

2009-09-09T23:57:04Z

I'll know on Monday or Tuesday whether the interview went well or not. I feel like it did, but still, I won't know for sure till then. Here's hoping though. It'd be a seasonal job, part time, which is fine. Any work is better than none, and it'd be a paycheck at least till Christmas.

doradoradora @ 2009-09-09T10:15:00

2009-09-09T14:27:32Z

I have con crud. I think I'm running a fever (since I'm alternating between sweating my metaphorical balls off and freezing my ass off), and my throat is quite sore, and there's some sinus drainage in there, too. I also have an interview tonight at 7:00 PM (I need to ask for Rob). It's just at Jo-Ann's, but a job is a job, so I'm excited.

The con was amazing, though it was largely that way because of Lander. If he hadn't been there, I wouldn't have had nearly as much fun. My feet still hurt from all the walking and dancing that we did (we participated in the Thriller world record and the parade, and we pretty much didn't have to wait in line for anything ever, so no sitting down to give my feet a rest). I spent a lot of the con in a drunken haze, which was a lot more enjoyable than I thought it would be, especially since Lander introduced me to this mixed drink known only as "blue stuff" that did not leave me hung over.

Also, Lander got me backstage for the Cruxshadows concert. It was GLORIOUS. I cried. He also got me in to see Arc Attack, though by the time we got there all the good seats were taken and we couldn't see much. But it was still extremely nifty.

So, yeah. I had an awesome time. It was the best D*Con I've ever been to, at least so far. It was even better than the year Mike Jittlov and Leslie Fish were both in attendance, which is saying something. XD;

Anyway. Evidently shower tiem is nao, and then I need to get my ass home so I can gobble some decongestants and pretend I'm a living person for the interview. Pictures will be forthcoming.

doradoradora @ 2009-08-25T14:48:00

2009-08-25T18:48:47Z

Ugh. Last night was miserable. Gonna have to rebuild from scratch, which sucks, but I'll have the opportunity to do some kinda awesome stuff, which doesn't suck. Still a bit bummed, though. :/ Oh well. Such is life. At least I still have my lappy.

ALKSFJALFKSJEIOFH

2009-08-24T20:32:45Z

So my computer grew so unstable that I had no choice but to attempt to reboot it. Except it won't actually boot. So I'm basically fucked till I can lay hands on another motherboard. SO DICKING ANGRY.

doradoradora @ 2009-08-24T08:46:00

2009-08-24T12:50:57Z

WTF, subconscious, WTF. Life is good, I'm the happiest I've been in a really long time, the only source of stress in my life at the moment is the lack of employment (which isn't even that bad right now because I know I'll still be able to eat even without a pay check). WHY THE FUCK AM I HAVING THESE DISTURBING-ASS DREAMS?! D:

doradoradora @ 2009-08-20T13:45:00

2009-08-20T17:47:08Z

Does anybody have any idea why my computer is refusing to properly end processes? Basically, after I close a program, I will have to wait a few minutes and then pull up the process manager and end it manually, and I have no idea what the hell is going on.

ETA: I can rule out with relative certainty malware as a cause.

TO DO:

2009-08-20T15:31:17Z

Not much in the way of a to-do list, but I'm still pretty sure it'll help make sure I don't forget things.

- laundry (washing and folding)
- Mike's short story
- Winslow's toenails
- pretty pink layout mock-ups
- check car fluids
- car insurance online stuff

Incidentally, I am still apparently permanently stuck in a good mood. How are you guys? >.>

doradoradora @ 2009-08-17T14:50:00

2009-08-17T18:51:20Z

I'm chilling in Lander's apartment again. Life continues to be awesome as hell. Also, Dragon*Con membership GET.

doradoradora @ 2009-08-14T15:09:00

2009-08-14T19:09:52Z

I truly have fallen into a strange, new, bizarro mirror universe.

I'm looking forward to a Monday.

doradoradora @ 2009-08-13T21:08:00

2009-08-14T01:09:48Z

I had such an incredibly amazingly awesome day today holy shit. Can't wait to do it again.

doradoradora @ 2009-08-11T16:31:00

2009-08-11T20:32:44Z

Ugh. Feel icky. Have been putting off errands because of it. I NEED to get my errands done tomorrow though, so I can go have fun on Thursday guilt free.

Also must needs do laundry.

Mike, if you are reading this, I am, in fact, working on chapter eight.

doradoradora @ 2009-08-09T04:36:00

2009-08-09T08:38:57Z

It is crazy stupid how much I enjoyed today. Seriously. I also survived my first trip on a motorcycle, which was arguably fun but made me extremely uncomfortable since I have a really poor sense of balance.

I plan to do it all over again on Thursday, and still be home in time to raid. XD;

If I get sick, I'll cry.

2009-08-07T16:48:55Z

For the past couple of days, I've been having a lot of trouble eating. My stomach will be growling or even cramping, but I have a really hard time eating without feeling very nauseous afterwards. Mom says that it's entirely possible that I'm getting sick. This makes me angry. I refuse to be sick until sometime Sunday. >:(

Writer's Block: I May Be Crazy

2009-08-06T18:16:28Z

What does this Rorschach blot look like to you?

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A cloud of gray moths.

doradoradora @ 2009-08-05T00:56:00

2009-08-05T04:57:46Z

I had a really good day today. I hope I continue to have good days like this.

I have also seen the Christmas and Easter specials of Doctor Who! WOOH!