Why me? <_<

Ehh. Why do people vote for their own entry, even though that's universally frowned upon - not to mention expressly forbidden in the contest rules? It's as if they're begging to be disqualified, or doing it out of spite because they know I'll give a warning first.

Well, you know what? I'm done with warnings, from now on if someone votes for their own entry in a contest of mine, they're immediately disqualified, no matter how good the entry. It's there in the rules, people should learn how to read. It can't be that bloody hard.

Oh, and I'm banning [Yami] from any future contests of mine for a while.

For your information, having to choose between two selection exams sucks. I got picked for the exams of both the restaurant school Perho and Koulutuskeskus Salpaus, but the exams are on the same day, so I had to decide which one to attend... Bleh. <_<
Well, I guess it's Perho.

Our Imaginary Friends <- Vote, biatches!

Hmm. Have to come up with a new contest. Hm hm hm.

Not even one little hatemail. I'm severely disappointed in these people. :P
Brownie points go to [nokaredes] for responding at all. :3

Well, then. I think I'll have to do something next year, too.

If I don't get any hate mail about today's DP slot from the more hotblooded patrons, I'll be gravely disappointed. xD

I'm going to try and go through with the challenge I thought about setting myself earlier this month.
So, as of tomorrow, I'll attempt to write something each day for the month of April - at least one poem or description or short story. I do have to make an early start, since I've foolishly left some contest entries at Writersco for the last day... but nevermind that, the challenge still only starts tomorrow.
If you'd like to help me, you can give me words, titles, general subjects or even images to be used as prompts - and if you do, I'll set myself this rule: I can only use a prompt on the day I receive it, and not once afterwards during the month. Of course, I can't put such a restriction on words, but with images it can be done.

I hope I'll succeed in this. Sooo... wish me luck? :3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4

Watching this almost makes me cry - but it almost kind of makes me want to do something like that. And I'm not especially fond of touching strangers... Heh.
You can do it, too. http://www.freehugscampaign.org/

Two longish and pointless quizzes. You have been warned.

Stolen from [Firenze] who stole it from [Ocean Soul] who stole it from [Jitter]. [Elegy - gone] stole it from Ocean, and [Teufelsweib] stole it from Jitters. In other words... I'm late!

The Rules Are As Follows
1. You shall put your music player on shuffle.
2. You shall press forward for each question.
3. You shall use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn't make sense. NO CHEATING!
4. You shall tag 5 people and rain hell upon humanity.
5. You shall give your own comments on how it relates to the questions.

How are you feeling today?
Queen - Princes of the Universe
Hmm... not really. Some other day maybe.

Will you get far in life?
Basement Jaxx - Good Luck
Okay. So whatever comes, at least I'll have a goodluck wish?

How do your friends see you?
Hellsing - Sky of God Master
Eh? o___O Somehow I doubt this. xD

What is your best friend's theme song?
Evangelion - Jikai Yokoku
Well, I've no idea what it means so...

What is the story of your life?
Chobits - Midnight Voyage
Yes, I travel in the dark... I've been finding some more light recently, though.

What is high school like?
Excel Saga - Sanjuuro no omoide Part 2
Ummm?

How can you get ahead in life?
Rip Slyme - Funkastic
Yes yes, you must... be funky?

What is the best thing about your friends?
Unknown artist - PAPA Plastic
They're made of plastic, they're dolls, they never argue back! Riiiiiight. Not. I luff my fwends. <3

What is in store for this weekend?
Full Moon Wo Sagashite - Sora Wo Miagete
As I understand, it's something along the lines of 'Looking at the sky' so... I'll be stargazing? Okay, could be worse. It's rather a nice thought, and a nice way to spend time.

How is your life going?
Taku Iwasaki - Silence
It's silent and slow. Suffocatingly silent, even? This song is creepy-depressing, anyway.

What song will they play at your funeral?
Escaflowne - Wings
Awww. This is so fitting! I always have wanted to fly... *sighs wistfully*

What do your friends really think of you?
Unknown artist - Gotta knock a little harder
Hrm. Does this mean to say I should speak up more, grow a spine? 'Cause if it does, I have a feeling it's right. :P

Do people secretly lust after you?
Evangelion - Tokyo 3
*blink* O-kay... So people in Third Tokyo would lust after me?

How can I make myself happy?
.hack//SIGN - Who am I
Gee. Find out who you are, find your happiness... I'm trying, ya know. Tell me something new.

What should you do with your life?
Rurouni Kenshin - Talk to the Moon
I should become a werewolf, eh? That sounds kinda depressing...

Will you ever have children?
L'Arc~en~Ciel - I'm so happy
So happy to... have children? To not have children? What? o_O

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[x] I am shorter than 5'4.
[x] I think I'm ugly sometimes.
[ ] I have many scars.
[x] I wish my hair was a different color.
[ ] I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color.
[x] I have a tattoo. (three of them!)
[x] I am self-conscious about my appearance.
[x] I have/I've had braces.
[x] I wear glasses.
[ ] I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
[ ] I've been told I'm attractive by a complete stranger.
[ ] I have more than 2 piercings.
[ ] I have piercings in places besides my ears.


Family/Home Life
[x] I've sworn at my parents. (maybe... once or twice?)
[ ] I've run away from home.
[ ] I've been kicked out of the house.
[x] My biological parents are together. (currently. I don't know how long they'll last this time.)
[ ] I have a sibling less than one year old.
[ ] I want to have kids someday.
[ ] I've had children.
[ ] I've lost a child.


School/Work
[ ] I'm in school.
[ ] I have a job. (Yeah, I know, loser.)
[x] I've fallen asleep at work/school.
[ ] I almost always do my homework.
[ ] I've missed a week or more of school.
[ ] I've been on the Honor Roll within the last 2 years.
[ ] I failed more than 1 class last year.
[ ] I've stolen something from my job
[ ] I've been fired.


Embarrassment
[ ] I've slipped out a "lol" in a spoken conversation.
[x] Disney movies still make me cry.
[x] I've peed from laughing.
[x] I've snorted while laughing.
[x] I've laughed so hard I've cried.
[ ] I've glued my hand to something
[ ] I've had my pants rip in public


Health
[ ] I was born with a disease impairment.
[x] I've gotten stitches/staples.
[ ] I've broken a bone.
[ ] I've had my tonsils removed.
[ ] I've sat in a doctors office emergency room with a friend.
[ ] I've had my wisdom teeth removed.
[ ] I had a serious surgery.
[x] I've had chicken pox. (either this or measles... can't remember o_O)


Traveling
[ ] I've driven over 200 miles in one day.
[x] I've been on a plane.
[ ] I've been to Canada.
[ ] I've been to Mexico.
[ ] I've been to Niagara Falls.
[ ] I've been to Japan. (I wish!)
[ ] I've celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
[x] I've been to Europe. (duh.)
[ ] I've been to Africa.
[x] I've been out of my home country.




Experiences
[ ] I've gotten lost in my city.
[ ] I've seen a shooting star.
[ ]I've wished on a shooting star.
[ ] I've seen a meteor shower.
[ ] I've gone out in public in my pajamas
[ ] I've pushed all the buttons on an elevator
[x] I've kicked a guy where it hurts. (accidents happen. :S)
[ ] I've been to a casino.
[ ] I've been skydiving.
[x] I've gone skinny dipping.
[ ] I've played spin the bottle.
[ ] I've drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour.
[ ] I've crashed a car.
[x] I've been Skiing
[x] I've been in a play.
[x] I've met someone in person from myspace Elftown.
[x] I've caught a snowflake on my tongue.
[ ] I've seen the Northern lights.
[ ] I've sat on a roof top at night.
[ ] I've played chicken.
[x] I've played a prank on someone.
[x] I've ridden in a taxi.
[x] I've eaten sushi.
[ ] I've been snowboarding.
[ ] I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Relationships
[ ] I'm single
[x] I'm in a relationship.
[ ] I'm engaged.
[ ] I'm married
[ ] I've gone on a blind date.
[ ] I've been the dumpee more than the dumper.
[x] I miss someone right now.
[x] I have a fear of abandonment.
[ ] I've gotten divorced
[x] I've had feelings for someone who didn't have them back.
[ ] I've told someone I loved them when I didn't.
[ ] I've told someone I didn't love them when I did.
[x] I've kept something from a past relationship.

Sexuality
[ ] I've had a crush on someone of the same sex.
[ ] I've had a crush on a teacher.
[x] I am a cuddler.
[x] I've been kissed in the rain.
[ ] I've hugged a stranger.
[ ] I have kissed a stranger


Honesty/Crime
[x] I've done something I promised someone else I wouldn't (I try not to, though.)
[x] I've done something I promised myself I wouldn't.
[ ] I've snuck out of my house.
[x] I have lied to my parents about where I am.
[ ] I am keeping a secret from the world
[ ] I've cheated while playing a game.
[ ] I've cheated on a test
[ ] I've run a red light.
[ ] I've been suspended from school.
[ ] I've witnessed a crime.
[ ] I've been in a fist fight.
[ ] I've been arrested.




Drugs/Alcohol
[x] I've consumed alcohol. (barely in the last few years, and not really anything significant ever, but...)
[ ] I regularly drink.
[ ] I've passed out from drinking.
[ ] I have passed out drunk at least once in the past 6 months.
[ ] I've smoked weed
[ ] I've taken painkillers when I didn't need them.
[ ] I've eaten shrooms.
[ ] I've popped E.
[ ] I've inhaled Nitrous.
[ ] I've done hard drugs.
[ ] I have cough drops when I'm not sick.
[ ] I can't swallow pills.
[ ] I can swallow about 5 pills at a time no problem
[ ] I have been diagnosed with clinical depression.
[ ] I have been diagnosed with one or more anxiety disorder.
[x] I shut others out when I'm depressed.
[ ] I take anti-depressants.
[ ] I'm anorexic or bulimic.
[x] I've slept an entire day when I didn't need it.
[x] I've hurt myself on purpose.
[ ] I'm addicted to self harm.
[x] I've woken up crying.


Death and Suicide
[ ] I'm afraid of dying.
[x] I hate funerals.
[ ] I've seen someone dying.
[x] Someone close to me has attempted suicide.
[ ] Someone close to me has committed suicide.
[x] I've planned my own suicide.
[ ] I've attempted suicide.
[ ] I've written a eulogy for myself.

Materialism
[ ] I own over 5 rap CDs.
[x] I own an iPod or MP3 player.
[ ] I have an unhealthy obsession with anime/manga. (I'm obsessed, but not in an ulhealthy way. I resent this.)
[ ] I own multiple designer purses, costing over $100 a piece.
[ ] I own something from Hot Topic.
[ ] I own something from Pac Sun.
[ ] I collect comic books
[ ] I own something from The Gap.
[ ] I own something I got on e-bay.
[ ] I own something from Abercrombie.


Random
[x] I can sing well.
[ ] I've stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant.
[ ] I open up to others easily.
[ ] I watch the news.
[ ] I don't kill bugs. (I try not to, but I do. :/)
[x] I hate hearing songs that sacrifice meaning for the sake of being able to rhyme.
[ ] I curse regularly.
[x] I sing in the shower.
[ ] I am a morning person.
[ ] I paid for my cell phone ring tone.
[x] I'm a snob about grammar. ('snob' sounds so elitistic... I'm a grammar nazi, damnit. :P)
[ ] I am a sports fanatic.
[x] I twirl my hair
[ ] I have "x"s in my screen name
[ ] I love being neat
[ ] I love Spam
[ ]I've copied more than 30 CD's in a day
[x] I bake well
[ ] My favorite color is either white, yellow, pink, red or blue
[ ] I've worn pajamas to school.
[ ] I like Martha Stewart.
[ ] I know how to shoot a gun.
[ ] I am in love with love.
[ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS.
[x] I laugh at my own jokes.
[ ] I eat fast food weekly.
[ ] I believe in ghosts.
[x]I am online 24/7, even as an away message.
[ ] I've not turned anything in and still got an A in a certain class.
[ ]I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room.
[x]I am really ticklish.
[ ] I love white chocolate
[ ] I bite my nails.
[x] I play video games. (very, very rarely, but I do anyways.)
[ ] I'm good at remembering faces.
[ ] I'm good at remembering names
[x] I'm good at remembering dates.
[ ] I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.

[x] all of those are answered honestly.

From t3h Squee. <3

I'm at Jukka's today and tomorrow, so forgive me if I'm a bit more absent than usual... and I won't be reachable by MSN, either. :3

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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