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...."Have you mooed today?"...

...weird dream.

Apparently, I was cleaning up under my desk after noting, to my horror, that my computer was seemingly leaking water. I discovered that it was because of a mound of ice and snow that had begun to melt. Apart from that, I found all kinds of stuff, like dirty dishes. One serving plate was full of insects, and after having a moment of slight panic, I went to the window and opened it. Most of the bugs took off as if on cue, though I needed to help a couple of them get fully outside before I slammed the window back shut. About all that was left was this small creature that looked a bit like a salamander and vas very hard to get a hold of. I tried to capture it under a box, but it got out of my room and only then did I manage to catch it, with my bare hands - just as it seemed to go through some kind of implosion.
The thing turned into a multi-coloured turtle. Okay, this is almost acceptable. But the turtle had a trunk. You know, like elephants do? It was quite the disturbing sight. Cute, though.
I think the dream ended when I decided to go get it some water...

Well, Squee and Vorkje and Jitters did it, so...
I swear, though, if you EVER call me by my first name, you are SO dead. *glares*

1. YOUR REAL NAME:
Saara
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first three letters of your name plus izzle)
Saaizzle
3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (fav. color & fav. animal)
Azure Cat (okay then. *snerk*)
4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name & current street)
Maria Lehtisaari (aw, how cute)
5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name & first 3 letters of dad's name)
Aitsaoss (riiiiiiiight....)
6. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color & favorite drink)
Green Milk (eh eh eh. why couldn't it have been 2nd favourite drink, then I would be Green Tea xD)
7. IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, any letter of your middle name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden name, 3rd letter of your dads middle name, 1st letter of a siblings first name & last letter of your moms middle name)
Aträthi (pronounce that, why don't ya? :P)
8. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mothers middle name)
Inkeri
9. GOTH NAME: (3rd favorite color, and the name of one your pets)
Black Hikari (uh-huh.)

Aaaahahaa, gimme Pirates. Now! :D
Just watched the trailer for the third movie. *squeal* Sparroooow! Omg omg omg *is shot* xDDD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1t52deUYcI

Went to the employment office today, to renew my status as an unemployed person, help me get a job plzkthxbye! Nothing out of the usual there, got the next appointment and some more instructions, and some job ads that were recently added to their database. I'll have to see about applying to a place or two today.
After that, I proceeded to hunt for Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, with quite poor success. I ran all over the town, checked five bookstores, and only one of them had it - and it wasn't the inexpensive Wordsworth Classics version I wanted, but some Penguin Reds that didn't even have a particularly nice-looking cover. It tried, but failed miserably. How hard can it be to have one bloody book in the store? I mean, I know its popularity probably has shot up a great deal since they're currently showing the BBC miniseries (which is good, by the way, and I admit it did affect my desire to get my hands on the book) on TV, but still!
Thus I left for home, consoling myself with a yogurt drink, a bit of Queen, and the fact that I did get two Jane Austen novels our shelves previously lacked; namely, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey. I still have a bad craving for Persuasion, though - loved the film, too.

Ah, well. I still have many things to do today, so now I shall get myself something to eat and then take care of the laundry duty that was delegated to me by mother dearest.

I've decided I'm going to send cards to people while I'm on my trip, from every place I can. Who wants to get cards from all over Europe? xD

March 19th, 2007. This day marks ten months since Jukka ended our relationship... and it marks the revival of our partnerhood.
Yes, that's right. I have ceased being a single, and I'm loving it! It's a silent joy, and there are some issues we need to work around, but I'm hoping for the best. It'll work out this time. It has to.

Message to Elftowners: STOP changing your names! >:S
*vent vent*

Okay, carry on. xP

Dear diary,

Today I had a lot of energy (most of it excess nervous energy after having to call my old employer - I hate making phone calls), and actually Got Things Done. Of course, as it's me, I had to drop a couple of things from my to-do list to be done later, but still - I've actually accomplished something today. Yay!

And this will probably be the last diary entry for today. Sorry 'bout the spam. xD

So, a couple of months ago, I got an mp3-player from [xerya] as a souvenir from China. This is all well and good, and gods know I'd wanted one for a very long time. However, I have one itty bitty problem.

The manual is in Chinese.

Small details and coincidences amuse me. Like this one:
I have a Realms of Lemire Arena character named Zahra. Snazzy girl, I like her. Okay? Okay.
Now, there's a parliamental candidate named Zahra Abdulla. And this is what amuses me, because she's a member of the Green Party and thus has a chance of getting my vote. Harharhar.

*blink* I have a feeling I possess a really weird sense of humour. Do I?

Oh gods. I love languages. xD
Now I remember why I wanted to study English... But that will come later. I still have time even after whatever education I'll be going for now.

Affixes, I will master you!
(and understand these monstrous words)

· epäjärjestelmällistyttämättömyydelläänsälläänköhänkään
· kumarreksituteskenteleentuvaisehkollaismaisekkuudellisenneskenteluttelemattomammuuksissansakkaankopahan

I was going to post a survey stolen from [Paz], but I got bored, so you get this instead.

*snag*


70 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME:

1. DO YOU SNORE?
Sometimes. Mainly when my nose is stuffy.

2. ARE YOU A LOVER OR A FIGHTER?
A lover. But I'll fight if I must.

3. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR?
Being left alone, probably. Losing the people I love.

4. AS A KID, WERE YOU A LEGO MANIAC?
Not a maniac, per se, but I did like 'em.

5. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF "REALITY" TV?
Can be amusing sometimes, but mostly it's just... pointless.

6. DO YOU CHEW ON YOUR STRAWS?
Sometimes.

7. WERE YOU A CUTE BABY?
I'll leave that for someone else to be the judge of.

8. IS THE SINGLE LIFE FOR YOU?
It has its sides. I like the liberty - but then again, I miss the companionship, the cuddles, the affection. Good friends just don't quite compare, no matter how much love there is.

9. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR KEYBOARD?
Black.

10. DO YOU SING IN THE SHOWER?
Mm-hm. <3

11. HAVE YOU EVER BUNGEE JUMPED?
No, but I would like to, one day.

12. ANY SECRET TALENTS?
Perhaps. If there are, they're undiscovered by myself, too.

13. WHAT'S YOUR IDEAL VACATION SPOT?
You can't ask me such hard questions! D:

14. IS JAY LENO FUNNY?
Never seen him, so I couldn't say.

15. Have you eaten sushi?
Oh yes. <3

16. HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOVIE "DONNIE DARKO"?
No, but I would like to. If only because it has Depp. *drools*
edit: I've just been informed it doesn't have Depp in it. Phooey. *sulks*

17. DO YOU GIVE A DARN ABOUT THE OZONE?
Erm. Yes. o_O

18. HOW MANY LICKS DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO THE CENTER OF A TOOTSIE POP?
Who keeps count?

19.Can you sing the alphabet backwards?
Umm... I've never tried.

20. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON AN AIRPLANE?
Yes, twice. I cried at the first lift-off.

23. WHAT'S YOUR STAND ON HUNTING?
Just for sport? Go to hell you fucktards, and BURN.
For food? By all means.

24. IS MARRIAGE IN YOUR FUTURE?
We'll see. If I find someone who I'd like to spend the rest of my life with, certainly. I'm not one much for the marriage institution, though I appreciate the symbolism.

25. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yeah, mostly.

26. WHAT ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO?
Too many things. ;_;

27. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAID, "I LOVE YOU"?
I... don't remember. But it was certainly in the last few days. I just wish I said it more.

...

Scratch that answer. I just said it a couple of minutes ago. I love my important people so much. <3 *cries for some obscure reason*

28. IS ELVIS STILL ALIVE?
There is some speculation about him actually being an alien.
Oh, and have you seen Bubba Ho-Tep?

29. DO YOU CRY AT WEDDINGS?
Uh. At some point, maybe. It's been a few years since the last wedding I attended. I do remember getting teary-eyed after giving the couple my own present after the reception and all was over with.

30. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS?
I don't like eggs. Unless they're an ingredient in something.

31. ARE BLONDES DUMB
Well... I'm a blonde, so I can't really answer this question.

32. WHERE DOES THE OTHER SOCK END UP?
Pet eats it.

33. WHAT TIME IS IT?
00:07

34. DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME?
More than one, actually.

35. IS MCDONALD'S DISGUSTING?
It's okay, if there are no better options.

36. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE IN A CAR?
Um. Wednesday.

37. DO YOU PREFER BATHS OR SHOWERS?
Baths are heavenly... But I usually prefer showers either way.

38. IS SANTA CLAUS REAL?
Only if you're on crack.
I might be more inclined to believe in the Hogfather. ;)

39. DO YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR NECK KISSED?
Why, yes, though I can be a bit ticklish.

40. ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
Not really. Unless we're speaking metaphorically, and I'm not going there tonight.

41. WHAT ARE YOU ADDICTED TO?
Milk. My friends. Chocolate. Anime. Writing.

42. CRUNCHY OR CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER?
Hmmm. Creamy. The peanuts in peanut butter have been properly killed, right?

43. CAN YOU CRACK YOUR NECK?
I do it all the time.

44. HAVE YOU EVER RIDDEN IN AN AMBULANCE?
Nope. I hope I'll never have to, either.

45. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BRUSHED YOUR TEETH TODAY?
Zip. Zero. Zilch.

46. IS DRUG FREE THE WAY TO BE?
I'm assuming drug free means I don't use drugs. If so, then yes. Except for medical use. *grumbles*

48. WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR EYES?
Greyish blue-green... I think.

49. WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Just now, some minutes ago.

50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR LIFE?
Could be better, but it's okay.

51. WHO'S BETTER?
At what? Better than who?

52. ARE YOU PSYCHIC?
Apart from the occasional thought-sharing experiences... nah.

54. DO YOU PLAY ANY INSTRUMENTS?
Unfortunately I don't. I'd like to learn the guitar and the piano, though.

55. HAVE YOU EVER STOLEN MONEY?
That would be a no.

56. CAN YOU SNOWBOARD?
I don't know. I've never tried.

57. DO YOU LIKE CAMPING?
Maybe. If I can get over my prissy, town-living self, it could be quite fun. Provided I'm in good company. I used to camp in my backyard, but that doesn't count, now does it?

58. DO YOU SNORT WHEN YOU LAUGH?
Uh, sometimes, I think.

59. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?
It's a nice thought, but mostly I fear the magic in this world is dead...

60. ARE DOGS A MAN'S BEST FRIEND?
That's what they say, isn't it? I haven't quite decided on this yet.

61. YOU BELIEVE IN DIVORCE?
It's a sad thing it has to happen, but yes.

62. CAN YOU DO THE MOONWALK?
Do the what? This sounds interesting.

64. IS IT COLD OUTSIDE TODAY?
I don't know, I haven't been outside. But probably yes.

65. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Vanilla ice cream with toffee(?) sauce. :3

66. DO YOU WEAR NAILPOLISH?
Nah. I occasionally indulge, but that's like, really, really rare. I don't think I even have nailpolish anymore. I gave it away. o_O

67. DO YOU WEAR THONGS?
No way, they're way too uncomfortable. I've tried, once... Not my thing.

68. WHAT'S THE MOST ANNOYING TV COMMERCIAL?
I don't watch enough TV to be able to answer this. :P

69. DO YOU SHOP AT ABERCROMBIE?
I don't think they even have shops in this part of the world. But even if they did, I doubt it. I do most of my clothes shopping in second hand stores. <3

70. FAVORITE BAND AT THE MOMENT?
Hmmm. I don't know. But Damn Seagulls and Queen are always of teh awesome.

Translated a poem of mine. It's pretty loose, but I kinda like how it turned out.

M/S Newtide

The port is hailing
a ship of new tides
the like of which has never been seen

sails sown
from petals of red roses
moorings twined
with threads of kind thoughts

the guns loaded
with pure love

Prepare to step aboard
and sail
to a new life

What I need to work on, among other things:
- expressions
- profiles (that is, drawing from the side and not the front)
- different postures
- HANDS!
- feet

Still got a long way to go... but I'm learning. I'd say I'm okayish, currently. :3