Making is challenging! It’s really fun, but it’s not easy. It also encompasses every aspect of life. So, when someone is creating an event, is that “making” in the “make culture” sense?

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Lately, I’ve been avoiding nightshades. There’s a longer story there, but I wanted to post about my experience at Olive Garden.

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I’m Sarah, a Midwestern lady living in the heart of middle America. I enjoy making tangible things such as sewing, polymer clay sculpting, cosplay and cooking. I also read, watch and write science fiction and fantasy. I have a soft-spot for romance novels and Victoriana (also frequently mixed with Steampunk). This blog and site has taken many forms over the years, but now, it’s here for me to post my projects and their progress in hopes of inspiring others to make geeky shit of their own.

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I’ve been working on converting my vintage Samsonite suitcase into a hobby carrying case for almost a year now, with lots of hiatuses scattered throughout.

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I’ve been a “maker” my whole life! From a young age, I was encouraged to build, cut, paint, and sew my way out of both boredom and problems. Believe me, I wasn’t great at all of it. That said, Maker Groups are great places for you to practice your craft or learn new skills. Here are just six of the benefits of stopping by your local Maker Space:

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Today I learned that you can make whipped cream in a Magic Bullet (TM). I put about 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/3 cup of heavy whipping cream into the small bullet container and let it whip for about a minute. Please note, this is much longer than the manufacturer’s recommended time for blending.

After some careful thought, I’ve realized that blogging isn’t my strong suit. For the most part, I’m going to focus my attention on fiction writing. That’s not to say that I won’t post things anymore, because this is my little soap-box and it bypasses the ephemeral nature of Facebook and other social media. That said, I would like to find a format to showcase my writing, in some way. It’s not as easy as it sounds, since everything comes out of my head in disjointed pieces, with no real flow to the story. Anecdotally, I’ve heard that’s fairly normal, but that leaves a reader confused and unsatisfied. Any suggestions would be more than welcome!

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I need my Dungeon Master to decide when he can run the game so I can plan my weekend.

This is ridiculous if it’s true.

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It says something very telling about our society that talking about my sexuality (I'm bi) is more accepted than my mental health (I struggle with depression). While I'm glad this new age is making it more acceptable to speak about both subjects, it's striking how marginalized mental health truly is. Anecdotally, I posted about an episode of Star Trek: Voyager via Facebook:

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So, sometime last year, I managed to get sand in my little point-and-shoot camera. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. I called the camera repair shop, and they said it would cost over $100 dollars to fix it! Armed with this “proof”, I priced out a good replacement camera. The camera I chose was soon-to-be last year’s model, so I waited. I put the replacement on my wish list, and set a reminder on my calendar for the day the new model came out. Then I decided I should crack open my broken camera. I had nothing to lose! My goodness, I am glad I did! I found a repair guide on iFixIt, and set to work. The gentlemen down at my local Maker Space the Omaha Maker Group gave me some good advice about fixing it as well. Presto! My camera is taking photos like new. I know that next time I’m tempted to replace something, I’ll take a whack at fixing it first. If nothing else, I’ll learn something new. (And maybe you should think twice, too!)

So along with this minimalist thing I tend to follow (or like to think I follow… it’s more reading lots of articles about it and wishing I were more like that), I also try to spend enough time for myself, and relaxing.

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I feel like this gentleman has more space in his apartment than I do, and he has half the square footage: GIZMODO - The Tiny Transforming Apartment That Packs Eight Rooms into 350 Square Feet Via Yahoo News

Inspiration By AlicePopKorn

If you didn’t know, writing prose and writing a blog post is a completely different experience. The tone, the diction and even the part of my brain that I use (anecdotally, but it certainly feels like it) vary widely between the two.

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We all have a pet peeve (or two, or three…), but how do these affect our day? In general, I forget just what my triggers are for this kind of annoyance until it I run into again. For example, there’s a perfected ratio for chair to table height. If your chair is too short for your table, you’ll have to lift your arms more than is ergonomically comfortable. If your chair is too high, there isn’t enough room for your legs under the table (or at all) and you’ll have to bend down to use the table. This is just one of the reasons tables and chairs are sold in sets. I, personally, don’t have to struggle with this issue most of the time (though I’d imagine it’s a daily issue for the wheel-chair-bound), but it’s still annoying when I run into this. What are some of your pet peeves? Any enlightening suggestions for dealing with pet peeves (besides “get over it.”)?

Among some of my personal goals, I’ve written, “write more.” Which isn’t terrible quantitative, but whatever. So, while I tend to write prose and sometimes poetry, I think GeekyLogic will be a great tool for me to learn how to write blog posts. Blog posts are much closer to my work correspondence than prose. Also, writing blog posts will give me a place to post my opinion, and I feel that my opinion is worth the time, effort and money to create and maintain this website. Said website, in general, gives me a chance to fiddle with all the technical bits that go along with buying web hosting, domain names, and setting up the content management system (and then converting to another one), etc. For now, I’m not making any money on this site. In fact, I’m spending money on this site (I’m not even trying to break even). But it’s one of my hobbies, so I’m not really too concerned about it. I certainly could be spending a lot more on a hobby, in the grand scheme of things, so I think I’m doing alright. That said, I’d love some constructive feedback! I’ve enabled Disqus comments, but if there’s a better format, I’m open to suggestions. You can also shoot me an email, chat, etc. Right now, I’m pretty set on Word Press and this theme, but I could use a logo (or suggestions about a logo). Lastly, I’m not sure if I want to make a schedule for blog posts, because I’d like to emphasize quality over quantity. Some other things I’m hoping to do include do-it-yourself tutorials and retrospective articles for some of my more complicated artistic endeavors. When I get around to creating an e-book (I’m being optimistic here), I’ll link to that. Maybe I’ll even have a giveaway contest or something kitschy like that. Here’s to looking forward!

There are hundreds of debt-consolidators, pay-day advance and other shady ways of handling money now-a-days. It doesn’t take a lot of intelligence to realize that most of these things are scams, or at the very least, a bad idea. Then there’s the average way of handling money, such as buying things on credit, getting a loan for your car, your house, and your education. This isn’t the greatest either, but it’s pretty much the standard for most Americans (some interesting stats on this over at NerdWallet.com).

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(“I cannot believe I still have to protest this shit” image via twitter @alsboy)

Today is Women’s Equality Day, the 93rd anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women the vote,” according to Irin Carmon of MSNBC. However, Women are far from equal in today’s society. Granted, I am far better off then my grandmother or even my mother when it comes to these issues, but we still haven’t gone far enough.

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Lonelyness by burtn | DeviantArt

I don’t know what it is about tiny, efficient spaces, but they seem to touch something deep inside me. The simplicity is beautiful, and I wish I could live like that. I think that’s why the minimalist and simple living trends caught my attention. Inspiration: An Escape From the Everyday | Apartment Therapy

Forest Pavilion is World’s First 3D-Printed Architecture | WebUrbanist

The thing of the week (or whenever, really), is the world’s first 3D printed architecture. I’m, personally, a bit disappointed that is lacks a roof. Otherwise, I think it’s very ambitious and a step in the right direction. Finding a quick and repeatable method for building small structures like this could lead to all sorts of good things for disaster relief, temporary housing, etc.

Growing up, my family always had a lot of stuff. On occasion, we’d even sort through things and donate our extra, unwanted items. But I recall just about any excuse was a “good” excuse to keep something. So, when I finally moved out on my own, I took the majority of these things.

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I’ve decided to get a new domain name that’s easier to spell, recognize and associate with me and my personality. I also want to build a blog that has value to you, the reader. Not every reader will find value in my blog, nor will everyone agree with my opinions. However, having a place to express those opinions will help me grow my writing skills, as well as my persuasion and logic (or so I hope). Also, I made the mistake of deleting my old database BEFORE converting over my data and posts. SO, I’m still working on restoring old posts…

So when I first saw the new Kindles on Amazon, I just about shit a brick.

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My traditional blog posts start with something akin to, “Wow, I haven’t posted in a long time!”

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May 22nd 2009

Here’s my fandom at it’s “worst.” I love Firefly and Serenity. If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out. Anyways, a few years ago, I created a bobble-headed Geisha. This piece was mostly a proof-of-concept. It turned out decently, but imperfect, and I was disheartened. The project was lain aside, to collect dust on my mother’s shelf. Then, an organizer from the St. Louis “Can’t Stop the Serenity” event requested a custom geisha for their auction! I couldn’t have been more pleased. The bobble-head turned out great! I am again creating one (or more) geishas for this year’s event. Please see the Broadwave on the “Can’t Stop the Serenity” forum: Bobble-Headed Geisha Please see my deviant art page for more information.

Thrift stores are the Thing of the Whenever. I just found some great stuff at the local Goodwill. I just bought a jewelry armoire for 83% off the retail price! No, it’s not all beat to hell either. I also found an adorable dress and a sterling silver baby album cover with the engraving certificate still inside. This is just from my latest trip! It surprises me how much nice stuff people just give away.

I love Doctor Who. I’ve fallen for the newest series hook, line, and sinker! My wonderful mother bought me a present, a miniature TARDIS USB hub! It lights up when you add or remove devices, as well as an optional sound effect, just like the one on TV! It’s hard to beat the combination of aesthetics and functionality!

I found a steampunk-esque watch that I just had to have. This watch is wound and hangs on a chain as a necklace. I am hoping to cobble together a steampunk outfit shortly, and will probably get some photos of myself and friends in said costume. Cross-posted to my blog.

While digging out my costume for the impending local Renaissance Faire, I found my favorite piece. I love how useful it is (although, I’ve never been about to use it myself…) It’s very elegant and always gleans many comments and questions, when it’s not being over-shadowed by my Lothlorien pin and/or pet griffin. This watch was crafted by the wonderful Shepperd’s Watches. This is one of the smaller and more affordable options, so they have much more elaborate and beautiful options.

So, I starting to get into a trend called Steampunk. I came across this laptop, and it is amazingly cool. This is only one of several snapshots and an extensive description at the creator’s website, Datamancer.net.

(Sorry, the image had been lost to the sands of time.) This is exactly what you DON’T want to see when you go to plug in your laptop or other expensive electronics. But this is just what I found in the lounge at my university. Luckily not ALL the plates were like this, but it does make me wonder.

Ok, so this section, (formerly Thing of the Week), is now going to be referred to the “Thing of the Whenever.” Why? Because I cannot keep up given all my activities; work, school, boys, friends, etc. I HOPE to update once a month or more; and I suspect pics will be from my phone.

I made a signature image for Miss Domika, ‘cause she liked someone’s animated one, and I know how to make ‘em. You’re welcome, in advance.

Me in my pretty dress, because Leetster.com is broken.

From all the movies I’ve seen from Tim Burton, I’ve not once been disappointed. There are many other directors, though wonderful most of the time, fail on occasion. I adore Corpse Bride to no end. It helps that his favorite actor is Johnny Depp. I like Johnny Depp a lot, but this isn’t about him. Batman wasn’t bad either. I can only hope they don’t slaughter it when they remake it with Christian Bale (also very cute, imo).

Ok, I have a pet peeve. If you are going to state an Url, please enunciate and speak all three ‘w’s. Or, better yet, if that seems to be an issue, don’t even mention the ‘w’s because IE, the most common browser, doesn’t need them. In fact, most browsers today don’t need them.

The iPod is my newest discovery. I know there is a stigma of the cultural trend, but I cannot believe how user friendly it is. Everything about it is convenient! I got the black 30g video, and I watch Reboot after finding a program to convert my vids. The display is awesome, but all the stuff they warned you about scratches is true. You definitely need a screen condom or two. If you have the extra cash, you won’t be disappointed.

So it’s my opinion, as passed down to me by my conservative mother, that if anyone but yourself can hear your music from your headphones, it’s too damned loud! I find the practice self defeating, as well as rude, and reckless to ones hearing.

I have found my newest cause! The ambulance prop from the firefly episode “Ariel” was found in a junkyard, and browncoats everywhere are trying to rescue it. You can find the official website here: Ariel Ambulance As soon as I get some play money, I will be donating.

I love Harry Potter. No, not the character, but the series as a whole. I find that fantasy tends to be too far out of the realm of possiblity for me to really get into it. That’s why I love this series so much. It’s based on the real world. J.K. takes the liberty of throwing in her own version of certain myths, and other such bits of fun things. My two favorite characters are Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks. OTP! Remus has such a dark past for being such a great guy. As for Nymphadora, I just like her hair. Spoilers below: I also believe that Dumbledore is not dead, and is merely in Fawkes the Phoenix. I also cannot let myself believe that Sirius is dead, although I have to viable reason why or where he might be.

If you have never heard of Firefly, you are missing out. This show was cancelled after only 15 episodes, but rose from the ashes to have the movie Serenity made to follow up where the show left off. From the mind of Joss Whedon, I am constantly amazed, no matter how many times I watch any peice of the show or movie, how wonderful and creative it truely is. There are numerous fansite out there. So many that I dare not try to list them all. My favorite character is Jayne Cobb, the hired gun. He’s just tall, rugidly hansome, and easy to understand. His bravado often hides what little deep emotion he has. He values sex and money, and not much else. He’s good but he’s bad, and it’s a paradox I like to explore.

My opinion of Star Wars is so-so. George Lucas is a terrible director. While I enjoy the story, and the overtones, I can’t stand the dialog. The 5th movie is pretty good, and so is the 6th, but all the ones directed my George himself, make me homicidal. I’m most enraged over the fact that I know Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor can act, but in Star Wars they are reduced to snivelling and empty peices of crap.

I love Star Trek. I love The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. My favorite character is Data. I grew up on Star Trek, and I love the interactions between the different people and races. While it is all fictional, the writers often intentionally try to draw parallels with everyday life.

Sealing wax and seals are cool. They are an antiquity that should never been forgotten. I’ve read one too many horror stories about the glue on envelopes to want to lick them anymore. It’s a great alternative. I think it’s elegant, and professional. There’s lots of interesting seals out there.

Poly meaning many and ticks being blood sucking creatures. I don’t like politics in that it’s too political. It’s no longer about what people feel is right, or just. There’s too much media involvement, and too much backstabbing going on. I won’t ever run for a major office for just that reason. It’s terrible how a person can’t be in politics without their family being attacked too. Collin Powell could have been a great president, but the media wouldn’t leave his family alone. It’s wrong.

Corsetry has a long history, but I’m not really interested in giving a lesson. However, I do like them. I think they are sexy, and I like feeling that way. I think they should have boning, otherwise they aren’t real. I don’t have any physically altering types, I don’t have enough of a waist to being with. They’re pretty, well most of them. I’m not ashamed to say I have a few, and hope to get more.

Okay, well, here’s the story. Finally sat down and copied all the info over from the old pages of “Thing of the Week.” No, I haven’t added anything new, yet. I have a lot of things to do, as we all do, over this holiday season. PLEASE update your bookmarks, as I will be taking down the old pages soon. Feel free to leave a comment, either on this post, or the individual things’s posts. I do watch the activity, and I will get back to you. Happy holidays!

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Dec 19 - Dec 25

"Single or lonely Japanese men may get lucky this Christmas. One popular item for holiday shoppers is the lap pillow, with skin-coloured polyurethene calves folded under soft thighs - a comfy cushion for napping, reading or watching television. The 9429 yen ($119) pillow, which comes with one red and one black skirt, went on sale in late November and maker Trane Co Ltd says shipments have reached 3000 in just a few weeks. "We created this item to help tired people relax," said Makoto Igarashi, Trane's managing director. Care was taken with details such as the softness of the thighs, panty lines on the pillow's "backside" and wrinkles in the lap of the skirt so as to make the pillow look and feel as real as possible. "We thought our main customers would be men in their 20s, but even men in their 60s are buying it," Igarashi said. At stores, lap pillows gather crowds where people poke and pry at the foam legs. "I think this may be good for single men, but it could cause trouble for someone who is married," said Shingo Shibata, a 27-year-old company employee browsing at a toy store which sells the pillow." - Reuters

Holy crap. What is this world coming to? I just laugh for numerous reasons. At least it's not anatomically correct.

Sept 5,2004 - Sept 11, 2004

This is the only My Little Pony I know where it is anymore. I had 6 or seven when I was a kid, and I loved them. I also loved my brother’s G.I. Joes, but that’s besides the point.

Due to laziness, forgetfulness, and probably a lack of creativity at the time, Thing of the Week had a hiatus from Feb 29th, 2004 to April 24th 2004.

My opinion of Mountain Dew is that because I don’t have any sperm to kill, it’s not going to hurt me, and it tastes great. At this point in time (of this post), I drink 3 or 4 cans a day. What can I say? I’m addicted to caffeine.

July 13, 2003 - July 19, 2003

This week’s “thing” is my trackball mouse. It’s sooo cool! All my friend’s don’t like it ‘cause they are used to normal mice, but since I can’t seem to keep my desk clean enough for more than the 18 square inches it needs, how am I going to use a real mouse? It’s from Logitech, (they make lots of kewl stuff!), so you know the quality is decent. It’s nice and metallic shiny, so it fits my decor… *cough* what decor? *cough* But there is is folks, my trackball mouse. Oh yeah, I got it from my brother for Christmas.

July 25 - July 31, 2005

This is the Eddie Bauer portable “shot glass.” Really, it’s just a cup, for water for pills and stuff, but every time I show anyone, they think it’s a shot glass.

May 15, 2005 - May 21, 2005

This is a dream catcher. For those of you who don’t know a dream catcher is, according to Webster’s New Millennium Dictionary of English, “a Native American craftwork consisting of a small hoop covered with string, yarn, or horsehair mesh and decorated with feathers and beads and believed to give its owner good dreams.” All hail Dictionary.com. My aunt got this for me, as a birthday gift… or maybe Christmas. Who knows, but it’s cool.

May 8, 2005 - May 14, 2005

This is a wrist rest, not a road kill puppy. It’s really comfy, but I don’t have any room on my desk for it so it really is on the floor most of the time. You can get one too, @ compusa.com if you are so inclined. I just thought it was cute, and I had a 10 dollar gift cert.

May 1, 2005 - May 7, 2005

This is a sit-on-the-shoulder puppet Griffin. There’s a wire that you hide in your shirt, or in my case, cloak, and twist it’s head and nod it’s head. It freaks everyone out! I love it. It’s an integral part of my Ren Faire costume.

Apr 24, 2005 - Apr 30, 2005

This is a peacock feather. It’s special because my dad bought it for me at a cat show downtown. We were helping out the boy scouts, and I tagged along. At the time we didn’t have any cats and this is a cat toy. But what are you going to do?

Apr 17, 2005 - Apr 23, 2005

I saw Sin City this weekend. The movie was decent but it could have been better. I thought I’d leave you guys with Marv’s Action Figure. He was a cool character. I like Bruce Willis’s better. He had more morals, and probably better action, IMO.

Apr 10, 2005 - Apr 16, 2005

This is a real sign on the top floor of Dillard’s Department store in my town. Took the picture myself! I only cropped it. Swear to GOD! Anyways, I thought it was quite humorous, and needed to share it with the world. So there we go.

Mar 6, 2005 - Mar 12, 2005

Here’s the reason I love Chinese food, well Americanized Chinese food. Crab rangoons are so yummy! When I was a kid, I didn’t know why it was called “crab” rangoon because all I could taste was the cream cheese and greasy goodness. I still can’t taste the crab, but I know it’s in there.

Apr 3, 2005 - Apr 9, 2005

This is my new 5 foot Ton Of Love LoveSac. I cleaned up doggy puke to get this thing. I couldn’t get the color right on the computer when I was editing the photo so I stuck a swatch from the site in the top right corner. That cute leopard pillow also came in the gift from my ‘rents. It fold in half with velcro and is ever so adorable, and COMFY. The whole this is like sitting on air. But I like it because now I can sit on something with my dogs and my butt won’t get numb.

Mar 27, 2005 - Apr 2, 2005

This is my Easter basket. Yes, it’s a plush Peeps bunny. Yes, it’s pink. I didn’t buy it, but it’s very cute in my opinion. Of course, it’s made even sweeter by the fact that it’s filled with my favorite candy: dark chocolate Hershey’s eggs. I also got a really cute Peeps pen that is a matching pink shade as well. Not to mention the Robin’s eggs. Easter has truly lost all meaning to Corporate America.

Mar 20, 2005 - Mar 26, 2005

This is one of those fad pillows that’s all squishy and stuff… Anyways, I’ve only ever seen this kind at Hallmark. Mom bought it for me for my birthday. Seeing as my favorite animal is the panda, I like it a lot.

http://www.urbn.com says this about these types of pillows: “Super squishy and soft. Silky nylon cover and tiny polystyrene beads make it feel like you’re lying on a marshmallow.”

Mar 13, 2005 - Mar 19, 2005

This is green beer, if you didn’t know. It’s a crazy tradition here in America. I don’t drink the stuff, I just find it funny to watch drunk people. I much prefer corned beef and cabbage. Oh, and that mint chocolate chip ice cream. YUM!

Feb 27, 2005 - Mar 5, 2005

What’s this? The first expansion pack for the Sims 2! It’s only up here because I’m damned excited about it. Sims 2 is the best game ever, and me being a little college student who can’t/won’t slut herself out, or drink till I drown, this is my way out. My poor Sims are so screwed. I can’t wait, but then again, I’m gonna see if there are any ads for it in the Sunday paper. Like I said, I’m in college; hello, NO MONEY!

Feb 20, 2005 - Feb 26, 2005

These are my orange pants. Now, I know it’s a piece of clothing and some may consider that cheating but I have never seen anyone else with orange pants “So where’d you get them then!?” Shut up you smart ass. I got the for three dollars at the thrift store. Judging by the amount of wear and tear, or lack there of, I think I’m wearing them more than the previous owner ever did.

Feb 13, 2005 - Feb 19, 2005

Look at the speakers. They’re about as big as a CD case, about as thick too. And they have incredible sound. All for under twenty bucks. Coolest thing I’ve bought in a while. Very light, and portable and I can further the sound pollution of the city even more!

Feb 6, 2005 - Feb 12, 2005

This is the uber spiffy leather jacket I got for my birthday. It was half off at Target. I love Target, because first, it’s not Walmart and second it has good stuff for cheap prices. They also carry really nice decor. Thanks for the jacket, Mom!

Jan 30, 2005 - Feb 5, 2005

This is a wooden hippo that my brother brought back for me from Africa. So it’s hand carved, and it’s about 18 inches long. It’s pretty heavy. I still don’t know why he got me a hippo, but it’s cool. He got my mom a crucifix.

Jan 23, 2005 - Jan 29, 2005

This I made in the 4th grade in E.P.C. I don’t even know what that stands for, but it was for the smart kids. It’s supposed to be me using a diablo. No, not the game. Some balance-y thing that you roll on a string and pop into the air and catch again. I never caught it. But it was really cool, the people who can. I saw it at a school assembly.

Jan 16, 2005-Jan 22, 2005

I hate Dell. Apparently, Dell only cares about me for the first 21 days after my purchase. My belt clip shattered when my back pack snagged it. When I called Dell they said since it was already passed the 21 days, I would have to buy the whole jacket set again. That included the jacket/skin for my Pocket DJ, the belt clip for that, and the arm band for 30 dollars. Hell no, because the shitty belt clip will just break again, and will get stuck with 2 damned jackets, 2 damned arm bands, and the inability to clip it to my belt!

Jan 9, 2005 - Jan 15, 2005

You know your car needs washing when even your antenna topper is dirty. I was looking for my red spidey, and could not find it because it was too dirty! Needless to say, I’m going to the car wash as soon as possible.

Jan 2, 2005-Jan 8, 2005

This is the new wave of music technology. This is the Belkin FM Transmitter II, and this cute little device plugs into my headphone jack of my Pocket DJ. Allowing me to transmit on an unused radio frequency, it makes my pocket DJ 10 times more useful. Not only does it allow me to share my music, but it also helps me contribute to our city’s sound pollution.

Dec 26, 2004 - Jan 1, 2005

Ipod ads are the coolest things ever, but I hate Steve Jobs. He’s a filthy liar, and he screwed up the Apple IIe. But Dell came out with the Pocket DJ, so I could have a coolness with out the stigma. 5 gigs, 3/4 the price, and more compatible with my scheming and devious ways.

Dec 12, 2004 - Dec 18, 2004

So Friday of last week, I won this CD. I was also entered to win a spiffy autographed poster by them (Swizzle Tree). So I went down the radio studio today (Dec 13) and I’m on the guest list for the concert. How sweet is that?? I can’t wait! Well, anyways, the CD fits the whole black and white theme of the site too. Double bonus.

Dec 5, 2004 - Dec 11, 2004

So this is a shitty pic, but it’s good enough. This is a “sculpey pen.” I made three of three of them, two red and yellow, and one purple and white, but two of them had block things instead of this stripe pattern. Mom’s (the purple and white one) is probably the best made, but that’s just because it was the last one, and I knew I’d hear about it forever if it were shitty. This was also an attempt to get rid of some of the Sculpey. I want PREMO! Just a different brand of polymer clay.

Nov 28, 2004 - Dec 4, 2004

This is just disturbing and I found it while I was surfing the net for anime stuff. All I wanted was some cheap Pocky, but I no, I had to see this. Now I love pandas, but this is going too far.

Nov 21, 2004 - Nov 27, 2004

Now what would thanksgiving be without yams!? I like yams, but you have to do them, right. I don’t really know what I consider as “right” though.

Nov 14, 2004 - Nov 20, 2004

I got this for Christmas when I was 6 or so, and you pull it down, and it plays “Santa Claus is coming to town.” Some how it’s stuck around on the back of my door for all these years.

Nov 7, 2004 - Nov 13, 2004

My dad gave me this squirrel for valentines day. It sings and dances, and it’s much cooler in real life. Everyone should get one.

Oct 31, 2004 - Nov 6, 2004

Anyone who has a modern computer needs CD-Rs. This just happens to be one of the many stacks we have laying around the house. I really wish we had more dvd-rs but that’s besides the point.

Oct 24, 2004 - Oct 30, 2004

This is one of my father’s numerous calculator watches. I think he likes them so much because he wishes he’d have thought of it first. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great idea, but how far should technology invade?

Oct 17,2004 - Oct 23, 2004

This is a tape dispenser. Oh holy dispenser of tape, how may I get tape from you? Well sometimes you really need tape, and that’s when you can’t find the dispenser. Murphy’s law prevails always.

Oct 10, 2004 - Oct 16, 2004

This is a Kleenex box from Japan. My brother got it for me for my birthday while he was over there.

Oct 3, 2004 - Oct 9, 2004

This is a bunny I glazed al by myself when I was five. I was supposed to leave the eyes for my mom, so she could make it look real. Apparently that never happened. So my catatonic bunny has a story, instead of no meaning. Isn’t that how it should be?

Sept 26, 2004 - Oct 2, 2004

This is a ceramic cup I bought @ the local Ren Fair. The design is exquisite, and I regret not getting a better picture to show you. Keeps things hot or cold, but I wouldn’t know because I have yet to use it. Those are metal roses stick out of it.

Sept 19, 2004 - Sept 25, 2004

This is the back side of my one-time-use camera Kate, my sorority “big Sis” got for me. She loves taking pictures, which I understand, but I don’t know when this will ever get enough pictures taken to develop it… I never take pics.

Sept 12, 2004 - Sept 18, 2004

What is this? It’s a local parking meter! This wasn’t the focus of the picture, but Murphy says that’s why it’s in such good focus. I thought it was funny, but maybe you had to be there.

Aug 29, 2004 - Sept 4, 2004

This is just a small piece of my M&M collection. I have 5 dispensers and tons of little guys. I’m not really and M&M fan, but I love their memorabilia.

Aug 22,2004 - Aug 28, 2004

These are some seashells Aunt Shirley gave me while I was visiting. One of them says “Alaska” but other than that, I forget where they were all from.

Aug 15, 2004 - Aug 21, 2004

This is a jar of honey with a bear candle on top that my grandma bought for me when she visited. I whined at my mom, but she wouldn’t get it, so Grandma did. She was always nice like that, even when I was a pain.

Aug 8, 2004 - Aug 14, 2004

You can’t really tell but this is a miniature Purell. Again another thing currently residing in my purse. I don’t use it too much, but it’s handy when the soap is gone in the rest rooms.

Aug 1, 2004 - Aug 7, 2004

What is cooler than miniature playdoh?? I couldn’t tell you. This is the most fun stuff, especially when you’re bored.

June 27, 2004 - July 3, 2004

Dec 2005 note: Don’t we all have about a million of these “money saving cards”? I personally have 5 or 6 just on my key chain alone. Not to mention my poor wallet is stretch tight with the others.

This is my Kroger card. I keep it around to save money on my gas. Because we all know that’s so important.

July 18, 2004 - July 24, 2004

Another “purse item.” Chap stick is very handy during the cold weather. Comes in handy during the summer too though.

July 11, 2004 - July 17, 2004

Eclipse mints are the best mints I have ever had. They work on my breath so well. Saves me from embarrassing myself.

July 4, 2004 - July 10, 2004

This is my manicure set that I got with my “free” Clinique gift. It’s currently residing in my purse, and it has actually come in handy a few times.

June 20, 2004 - June 26, 2004

This is a salt packet that happened to be in the pocket of my backpack. I left it in there “just in case” and well, I never used it. So I got rid of it.

June 13, 2004-June 19, 2004

This is the Iduck! No, it’s not a real one, but I thought it would be funnier if it [USB Drive] were jammed up the rear rather than the front. To see the real ones (which are a MAJOR rip off) go here: i-Duck USB Memory Storage device

June 6, 2004 - June 12, 2004

This is the boy scout popcorn. I was a good person and supported my community. 15 dollars for 18 things of popcorn… shit, I could get it cheaper, but oh well.