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pacificpikachuI don't know what it is with me and updating lately! I open up the Update page and then just...don't.
* Anyway, Hooch is doing FANTASTIC. I absolutely adore the little guy and he fits into our household so well it's amazing. He's so wonderful! ♥ It's like a piece of a puzzle just fell into place and it's great. :D He already feels like such a part of the family and we've only had him for a little over a week.
* I now have a big pile of foam to start the Umbreon costume, but I still need to get some more supplies before I can actually start it. I might go get supplies tomorrow, we'll see, because I would really like to get a basic foam base (if not more) done on Wednesday. My biggest concern is the ears because I want them to be shaped correctly and stand up, but I suspect that won't be as difficult as I think it will be.
* Daniell, Makayla, and I had a fun day talking about anime and conventions and watching the first Gurren Lagann movie! I don't have any deep insights to offer about it, but the new footage was AWESOME! I didn't like how they sped through some of the episodes, but at the same time I didn't really care because basically any new footage is...new footage, like an extra bonus on top of the series, and I'm not going to complain about them rushing through things I've already seen and can see any time to begin with. XD Overall, I enjoyed it a lot and I'm looking forward to Lagann-hen even more. :D After that we went to Panda Express and ate dinner, went by my mom's house so they could meet Hooch, and dropped Daniell off at home. Makayla and I headed back to try to book Fanime rooms but failed because it was too late for the reservation people to be there, and then we went to downtown Grass Valley for photography. Makayla had to take pictures of buildings at night for her class, so I took out my camera and took some pictures as well.
After that, we went out randomly to the 49er Bridge just to go there. We listened to several Gurren Lagann songs on the way there and got all pumped, haha. It was fun. The stars were so clear and beautiful out there. You're not supposed to be there after dark so I was strangely paranoid that a cop would come to kick us out, but of course this was indeed just paranoia. XD We just stood on the bridge for a while and looked at the stars, then went a bit farther down the road, discovered nothing interesting there, and headed back.
* Yesterday I went all over town, just semi-cosplay shopping and going to pet stores. There was a gorgeous lorikeet at Incredible Pets and I had delusions of grandeur about buying it (it was $700) though I have no need for a lorikeet in my life at this time nor could I afford one even if I did. It was fun to think about, anyway! I also went by the AnimalSave thrift store, the Dollar Store, and Ben Franklin. It was nice to get out and just go to some fun places yesterday because I had nothing else to do and it was better than just sitting around on the computer for hours on end.
* I've been strangely depressed on and off lately for no reason. There is no reason for me to be gloomy, and yet it comes in waves quite a bit. It's not too serious, just sort of like...a raincloud hanging over me? Most of the time I'm fine and happy and when I'm out doing things I enjoy I'm generally having a good time, but again I wonder if it is depression that's been keeping me so unmotivated, unfocused, and feeling somewhat discontent with things over the past year or more. I don't know. Maybe I should talk to my doctor about it or something because, while I don't feel it's severe or anything, it's definitely holding me back and making me feel kind of pitiful and like I'm lacking energy. I want my old energy and focus and motivation back.
* Currently watching Eden of the East and enjoying it quite a bit, and I'm also following a few other series. Again, I need to do an anime post! I don't feel like writing about it much at the moment because it's 1:30 AM and I'm distracted by Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.
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pkmncollectors chat is the best thing ever. :'D I need to go in it more often. The only reason I don't is because I know I'll get sucked in by Hypnochat and be there for hours if I do go on. But it's so hilarious and fun and amazing! All the chat regulars are just the best people to talk to. We have the most disturbing conversations and I don't think anything else on the internet can make me laugh as hard and frequently as pkmncollectors chat.
I suppose that's all for now... Ahhhh I can't believe how fast Fanime is coming up!
* Anyway, Hooch is doing FANTASTIC. I absolutely adore the little guy and he fits into our household so well it's amazing. He's so wonderful! ♥ It's like a piece of a puzzle just fell into place and it's great. :D He already feels like such a part of the family and we've only had him for a little over a week.
* I now have a big pile of foam to start the Umbreon costume, but I still need to get some more supplies before I can actually start it. I might go get supplies tomorrow, we'll see, because I would really like to get a basic foam base (if not more) done on Wednesday. My biggest concern is the ears because I want them to be shaped correctly and stand up, but I suspect that won't be as difficult as I think it will be.
* Daniell, Makayla, and I had a fun day talking about anime and conventions and watching the first Gurren Lagann movie! I don't have any deep insights to offer about it, but the new footage was AWESOME! I didn't like how they sped through some of the episodes, but at the same time I didn't really care because basically any new footage is...new footage, like an extra bonus on top of the series, and I'm not going to complain about them rushing through things I've already seen and can see any time to begin with. XD Overall, I enjoyed it a lot and I'm looking forward to Lagann-hen even more. :D After that we went to Panda Express and ate dinner, went by my mom's house so they could meet Hooch, and dropped Daniell off at home. Makayla and I headed back to try to book Fanime rooms but failed because it was too late for the reservation people to be there, and then we went to downtown Grass Valley for photography. Makayla had to take pictures of buildings at night for her class, so I took out my camera and took some pictures as well.
After that, we went out randomly to the 49er Bridge just to go there. We listened to several Gurren Lagann songs on the way there and got all pumped, haha. It was fun. The stars were so clear and beautiful out there. You're not supposed to be there after dark so I was strangely paranoid that a cop would come to kick us out, but of course this was indeed just paranoia. XD We just stood on the bridge for a while and looked at the stars, then went a bit farther down the road, discovered nothing interesting there, and headed back.
* Yesterday I went all over town, just semi-cosplay shopping and going to pet stores. There was a gorgeous lorikeet at Incredible Pets and I had delusions of grandeur about buying it (it was $700) though I have no need for a lorikeet in my life at this time nor could I afford one even if I did. It was fun to think about, anyway! I also went by the AnimalSave thrift store, the Dollar Store, and Ben Franklin. It was nice to get out and just go to some fun places yesterday because I had nothing else to do and it was better than just sitting around on the computer for hours on end.
* I've been strangely depressed on and off lately for no reason. There is no reason for me to be gloomy, and yet it comes in waves quite a bit. It's not too serious, just sort of like...a raincloud hanging over me? Most of the time I'm fine and happy and when I'm out doing things I enjoy I'm generally having a good time, but again I wonder if it is depression that's been keeping me so unmotivated, unfocused, and feeling somewhat discontent with things over the past year or more. I don't know. Maybe I should talk to my doctor about it or something because, while I don't feel it's severe or anything, it's definitely holding me back and making me feel kind of pitiful and like I'm lacking energy. I want my old energy and focus and motivation back.
* Currently watching Eden of the East and enjoying it quite a bit, and I'm also following a few other series. Again, I need to do an anime post! I don't feel like writing about it much at the moment because it's 1:30 AM and I'm distracted by Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.
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pkmncollectors chat is the best thing ever. :'D I need to go in it more often. The only reason I don't is because I know I'll get sucked in by Hypnochat and be there for hours if I do go on. But it's so hilarious and fun and amazing! All the chat regulars are just the best people to talk to. We have the most disturbing conversations and I don't think anything else on the internet can make me laugh as hard and frequently as pkmncollectors chat.I suppose that's all for now... Ahhhh I can't believe how fast Fanime is coming up!
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Date: 2009-04-27 10:49 am (UTC)I AM PLEASED TO HEAR THAT HOOCH IS DOING SO WELL seriously, he sounds friggin' adorable, I'm sure I won't be the only one to clamor for more pictures!?
And what's this about being distracted by Mystery Dungeon? :D I PERK MY EARS because I. I might have picked it (both! thought I wanted to play Explorers of Darkness, realized I actually wanted to play Blue Rescue Team) up again just recently... as in, yesterday. Have gotten nothing worthwhile done since. :c
I know what you mean about the raincloud and your recent bout of work-related lethargy/apathy, though. D: I'd say definitely go talk to your doctor about it. Even if it doesn't feel severe right now, it might get worse, and it's better to nip things in the bud early... plus, if they can prescribe or suggest you something OTC that might help, you could get your former energy back!
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Date: 2009-04-29 07:22 am (UTC)He is doing AMAZING! He's really really adorable and great and the whole family is just in love with him. He's such a sweetheart! I'll take more pictures of him soon and post them. :D I need to take pictures of one of my cats and the adult guinea fowl and some other critters, too, so I'll probably just do a "PETS THAT YOU HAVEN'T SEEN YET/IN A LONG TIME" post sometime soon.
Yes, I am addicted to Mystery Dungeon 2! I haven't played the first one yet, but I may pick it up sometime as I downright adore the second one. I just finished defeating Dialga recently and I was surprised at how emotional the plot was. ;; What a fantastic game!
Thank you for your understanding! I'm going to the doctor tomorrow so perhaps she'll have some ideas about what to do. I'm feeling a little better tonight, thankfully, so I'm hoping perhaps it'll go away soon. But then again, even if it does I've had ongoing problems with motivation, memory, energy, and so on so I'm hoping going to the doctor might give me some clues.
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Date: 2009-04-29 07:25 am (UTC)Thank you! Yes, I think the doctor is something that's needed to happen for a while (as I've had ongoing problems with motivation, memory, and energy for over a year if not two years) but I have other health problems as well so it's like that always got pushed out of the picture or I waffle back and forth about whether it really is a problem. But everything is going well in my life lately and I have no reason to be feeling gloomy or depressed, so I really do feel it's something that needs to be checked out.
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Date: 2009-04-28 05:44 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2009-04-29 10:09 am (UTC)As for Eden of East, I still haven't watched it yet. Have to wait after exams, because I can already see myself distracted by the Morita-lookalike argh. I'll just have to marathon half of the season at that point, then I can fangirl away.
It's kinda frustrating to feel depressed and not know why. I always think the answer is within oneself -____- for lack of a better advice. I hope you get out of it soon!