Anticipate

[clevermanka]

Many things before the mail arrives.

Today's Sinfest is awesome. These are some words to live by.


The threat of more snow tomorrow does not thrill me. I mean, really? More?

I'm not going out for New Year's Eve. I'm worn out/annoyed/tired from being sick and I don't want to lose a day of my three-day weekend to exhaustion and hangover like last year, when I had to stumble through the day on less than three hours of sleep thanks to my fantastic morning body clock. I already lost one three-day weekend this month, and I don't care to have a repeat so soon. mckitterick and I are going to have a low-key evening at home. We'll party next year.

Watching Farscape with mckitterick is giving me no small inspiration to get my arms and shoulders back in shape. I haven't done any resistance training in months. Rawr!

*flap*flap*flap*

On the advice of my chiro-allergist, I'm going wheat and sugar free for a month. I've had intermittent sinus problems and hives since November. Even if the physical irritations weren't an issue, it's probably a good idea, and coincides with my inclination to exercise again. I'm tired of my wrists being all itchy and covered in scabby bumps.

I'm feeling restless about my current music collection. I'll take suggestions for things to try. I'm pretty open-minded (open-eared?) about musical genres. My CDs range from Abba to ZZ Top. But there are a few styles I just can't stand. Some of those are: acoustic-based rock (guy/girl with guitar, singing soulfully about the meaning of life), modern Nashville country, drone/noise. I'm not saying those styles are bad (well, except for that modern country shit), I just don't like 'em. I've tried. Not my thing. Most of my 2009 musical discoveries (BitterSweet, Shiny Toy Guns, Lady Gaga) have come from friend recommendations, so bring 'em on.

Looking ahead to 2010 events, I realized time is running out for early registration for ConQuesT 41. I'll most likely wind up working the early-morning con suite shift (see mention of nasty evil body clock, above), but just in case I don't get to take advantage of the staff rate, I'm going to go ahead and register for the ultra-low discount rate.

The website says the theme is "Steampunk and Evil Geniuses." I already did the Steampunk think a couple years ago, and they're a little late to the game on that one, anyway. But Evil Geniuses are always in style, so I'll be pondering a way to incorporate that into the 1111101001 Arabian Nights costume for the masquerade competition. mckitterick has made a few (quiet) noises about being included for a costume option, so I've got that angle to consider, too.

Things I want do to more often in 2010:

Work in my visual journal
Sew clothes that are funky and beautiful
Learn how to use my new serger
Be more disciplined in my exercising
Set aside more time for mckitterick
Go on day trips/mini vacations to local areas of interest
Dance of any sort--belly dance, club dance, ballroom dance

And dear god, it's 10:00. Where is the mail?

Comments

[bleuberi21.livejournal.com]

Have you heard of the East Village Opera Company? They're amazing. Operatica is pretty good, too, though they're a bit more techno/dance.

[ms-danson.livejournal.com]

I'm fond of:

Hawksley Workman ... er, Canadian Alt Rock, I guess. He's hit and miss because he keeps experimenting and he has some unconventional recording methods. I'm fond of his Lover/Fighter, Los Manlicious, and (Last Night We Were) The Delicious Wolves albums. He can't be judged on a single song because he's crazy.

Gotta run... I'll recommend a few more when I get back.

[funky-peacenik.livejournal.com]

-based rock (guy/girl with guitar, singing soulfully about the meaning of life)

There goes 90% of my music collection. Actually, a friend sent me some crazy foreign stuff. I have the next 3 days off (Can I get an Amen!?!)so I will attempt putting together a mix CD of stuff I don't think you will hate. I will try to keep of all the meaning of life hippies out of it. (but it will be hard)

[funky-peacenik.livejournal.com]

Oh! and you will be totally missed on New years!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Okay, yeah, East Village Opera Company (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFiRO2ynp-c) is pretty fucking awesome. If the rest of their stuff is as good as that, I'm sold. Thank you!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know we don't share a lot of musical taste in common. But we'll always have donuts, baby.

[bleuberi21.livejournal.com]

You're welcome!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Mmmm! I like this tune, for sure (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1zywSttByM). I'll check out some of his other stuff. Thanks!

[funky-peacenik.livejournal.com]

I totally want to get this image tattoed on my body somewhere.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Claudia Black.. so you found my inner vision of myself, huh?

Our to-do's look very similar. I want more Art in my life, both created by me and around me.

As for music, I'm woefully behind in finding anything new. Kelley Hunt (http://kelleyhunt.com/)has a fourth CD out that I don't have, but I'm just hoping that please, pleasePlEASE don't let her have slid into Inspirational folk crap songs.
I'll throw myself off a cliff if she has, so I'll wait til her show to decide if I'm buying it.

[femfataleatron.livejournal.com]

Perhaps a Mata Hari costume? not exactly steampunk or evil genius but pretty close to both... Claudia Black is my ShorDurPerSav!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

so you found my inner vision of myself

I found her back when Paul told me "you know, you look a lot like this actress on a television show I just started watching..."

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Check out Sarah Skinner's recreation/interpretation of the Mata Hari costume (http://shakemyday.com/site/2007/07/mata-hari-unveiled/). Warning: Just look at the pics. Her spelling and grammar can cause cerebral hemorrhaging.

[cskippy2000.livejournal.com]

I haven't done a Farscape marathon in SO LONG! I love that show.

[ms-danson.livejournal.com]

Since you liked Repo you might have fun with Evil Dead: The Musical. Based on the Evil Dead series. I've seen it twice on stage. My favourite song is a tango sung by Ash and his (male) best friend called "What the Fuck was that?"

Another alternate Canadian rocker that I like is David Usher. His newer stuff isn't so much to my taste but I really like his older stuff. The less sense his lyrics make the better the song is IMO. He used to be the singer/songwriter for Moist (Rock, and their lyrics often make no sense at all). Forestfire is probably my favourite song. Black black heart, Ugly is Beautiful are good ones and Draco likes St. Lawrence River (which I believe is about a murder).

The last I'll toss at you is Seabound which I'm completely obsessed with. German psych pop/electronica? Love the singer's voice (singer/song writer is also a psych Prof). The lyrics mainly focus on the mind. Tends toward layered and complex.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I do, too. I haven't ever re-watched the whole thing, though.

It's a lot more emotionally stressful, sitting through episodes, knowing what's coming. After we're done, it's going to be helpful to watch the special features and watch a couple episodes with commentary on--those little things that help remind me it's just a television show.

mckitterick's never seen the show, so that makes it even more difficult, not saying anything that would hint at spoilers.

I still have some of my "Save Farscape" paraphernalia. *sigh*

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

My favourite song is a tango sung by Ash and his (male) best friend called "What the Fuck was that?"

Ahhhhhh! Must Find This!!!!

I like mostly-nonsensical lyrics, too. Duran Duran still ranks in my top three favorite bands evar, largely because I love what Simon LeBon does with word combinations that sound lovely but mean very little.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

:D

I should put it more succinctly.. that character is my inner vision of myself, had I gone ahead and joined the service.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

*ponder*

It's too bad our schedules don't mesh better. We would be a great exercise team.

[cskippy2000.livejournal.com]

I rarely, rarely use the "C" word, but I used it a lot to describe the person that decided the WWE was a much better choice for the network than Farscape.

[ms-danson.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure if it is online (other than iTunes). If you can't find it let me know if you have enough space in your email for it. I have it on CD. I can send you a copy of the song.

I like mostly-nonsensical lyrics, too.

Then you might want to skip past David Usher's solo stuff (which is good stuff) and jump right to Moist which is rock and nonsense that sounds great.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

I'm sure with a bit of motivation, I'd be willing to *make* them mesh.

oh, and you need a tag for music, because selfishly speaking, I need to follow the posts/comments of yours with suggestions that I can also nab.

And I need an ass icon.

[stuology.livejournal.com]

I haven't watched Farscape since maternity leave with Ada. She and I watched the entire series.

I should watch it again. If I could get Mac to watch it with me, fab!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I remember our Friday night gatherings with great fondness! I never did watch Peacekeeper Wars, though.

[nottygypsy.livejournal.com]

Which Claudia Black character is that?

I also mentioned how much chernobylred looked like her, and dug up a picture and stuff!

[nottygypsy.livejournal.com]

We have it if you don't!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I think I made the right decision not watching it. I thought the series ending was appropriate and enough for me. Thank you for the offer, though!

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

This one (http://store.infinitecoolness.com/coolposters/personalities/claudiablack/claudiablackfarscapeposter005.jpg) that she posted. I don't know what her character name is, tho. Need to watch farscape, I guess?

[nottygypsy.livejournal.com]

Ah that's hot, but she was much more evil, and Fun in Stargate!

I like Erin (I know they probably spell it werid) But Valla was a blast!

http://www.sfx.co.uk/resources/sfx/claudiablack.jpg

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Whoa.. hot costuming!

[nottygypsy.livejournal.com]

I know, I see chernobylred in something smilar in a dark green or maroon, then I seek my bunk.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Awwww!

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

Definitely Woof-worthy!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Sadness. I listened to the samples of Evil Dead on amazon.com and the female lead's voice has all the qualities I hate about modern Broadway women. Ugh. =( What happened to voices like Julie Andrews or Patti LuPone?

*sigh*

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

It might as well be tattooed on my hips.

[funky-peacenik.livejournal.com]

I was thinking the underside of my arm...

:)

The sad thing is that I am 99.995% serious.

[stuology.livejournal.com]

Aeryn Sun

[stuology.livejournal.com]

They were good times with a good show.

I watched Peacekeeper Wars once. It was Happily Ever After-ish. Eh.

I really want to watch the series again now that I'm thinking more about it.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's what I'd heard. I can do without the Happily Ever After.

I'd kinda forgotten how hunky Ben Browder is. Yum.