| I think I'm going to be sick... |
[Oct. 18th, 2009|11:33 am] |
This rant is brought to you by: Hardee's and KFC
Whenever I start to have hope for humanity again the internet kills it quite nicely within just a few clicks of my favourite news sites.
We are a culture of excess, gifted with a mindset of entitlement, greed and sloth. While Canada is still ahead of the United States for health concerns, obesity rates and life expectancy what happens to our neighbours to the south is still a worrying glimpse into a potential future. So with that preamble out of the way allow me to introduce you to the two things that have so scarred me:
( Abandon All Hope Ye Who Clicks Here ) |
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| Corroboration Requested |
[Oct. 18th, 2009|10:10 am] |
Heyla all,
I swear I'll do an update someday (but I wouldn't hold your breath, I'd prefer you all kept breathing). But today I need help, I've started to gain a following with my critique/reviews over at http://cinfulcritiques.blogspot.com mostly by cross-posting my song lyric smackdowns at another review site that has way more viewers than me. What this has resulted in is a song suggestion for SLS that I can't find the lyrics to. I've tried to transcribe them myself but I'd appreciate any of you listening through for yourself and posting what you think the lyrics are. That way I can use majority rule on the lyrics I smackdown.
The song's called Buttersauce by Minamina Goodsong, give it a listen and let me know what you think.
Thankies!
~Ciaran
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| New Song Lyric Smackdown! |
[Jul. 30th, 2009|11:48 pm] |
Hi Everyone!
This week's Song Lyric Smackdown is up and was only one day late, my notification of it going up however leaves a little more to be desired. You can check it out here.
Also, check back on Saturday for the first ever RPG Nerd!
Love to you all!
~Ciaran |
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| New Blog/Vlog Critiques! |
[Jul. 21st, 2009|09:26 am] |
Hey everyone!
I've started up a critique blog/vlog to build a web presence and get my writing out there. If you'd like to check it out it's here: http://cinfulcritiques.blogspot.com/
I've realized recently that if I really want to make a go of being a writer of any sort I need to get my work out there for people to see so here's my first attempt. |
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| (no subject) |
[Jun. 22nd, 2009|06:04 pm] |
Comment to this meme with the word 'words' and I will give you five words that make me think of you. Then post them in your LJ and say what they mean to you.
From ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) alexmegami
1. Fae
Hmm, as I don't feel particularly elf-like or mischievous I will assume this is about my proclivities (whoo look at me bustin' out the three-dollar words). Or maybe it's really all about my love affair with Robin Goodfellow. Fae's a tricky word to pin down innit? :D
2. Writing
Writing is all I really talk about doing, so it makes total sense that it's a word Alex-type people associate with me. Of course I also pester her for opinions on stuff I've written so that's probably a reason too.
3. Comics
I am a comics nerd, and rapidly being educated in new wondrous titles thanks to Alex and Patrick. Although that WW2 manga with the personified countries is still a bit weird for my liking.
4. Karaoke
Dude! This is how we first met, and how we rocked out at my goodbye party, before failing to continue the karaoke party at that pub. Still lotsa fun has been had while screaming out the lyrics to songs I barely know. Karaoke is pretty much my favourite pub/bar/drunk activity.
5. Ottawa
This is where I live now, well, until September. It's also where I had the most fun evar (even if I seemed grumpy I had fun, promise. Super drunk times just cause introspection in Ciaran's) Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters are delicious and painful the next morning. |
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| Five Questions Meme |
[Mar. 28th, 2009|07:53 am] |
I like talking about myself. I imagine you like talking about you! So here's the deal:
001. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
002. I will respond by asking you ANY five questions of a very intimate and creepily personal nature. Or not so creepy/personal.
003. You WILL update your LJ with the answers to the questions.
004. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the post.
005. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
And the questions asked of me by alexmegami
1. What's the story you really want to tell, but have the most trouble putting on the page/into words/expressing through interpretive dance/other?
It's actually a story that I've had recurring dreams about for a few years. It's something about this kid being given phenomenal powers and going evil dictator on the world and this band of heroes defeating them. But whenever I try to write it, it sounds like a bad final fantasy plot.
2. What does your preferred afterlife look like?
I'm not really sure, I'd like it to be something that would make me happy but I don't know what that means.
3. What would you say is your most defining characteristic?
Much as I may not like to admit I think most people define me by those aspects of my personality that are stereotypically 'gay'.
4. What is something other people think of you that you don't see at all in yourself?
I don't think I'm at all attractive (and that the people who tell me otherwise are just being nice).
5. What movie instantly cheers you? Which one depresses you?
I know it's not really a movie but Eddie Izzard sketches always make me smile, and for instant depression it's Grave of the Fireflies. |
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| Taken from alexmegami |
[Jan. 19th, 2009|10:29 pm] |
"The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me. It will be about or tailored to those five lucky "victims."
This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
- What I create will be just for you.
- It'll be done this year
- You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be fic. It may be poetry. I may draw or paint something. I may use my crafty wiles. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.
The catch? Oh, the catch is that you have to put this in your journal as well, if you expect me to do something for you!" |
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| Music Poem Meme |
[Jan. 4th, 2009|12:26 am] |
Put your MP3 player on shuffle, and write down the first line of the first twenty songs. Post the poem that results. The first line of the twenty-first is the title.
In the Bleak Midwinter
Love of mine, someday you will die, but I'll be close behind.
Twas in another lifetime, full of toil and blood.
I've got money in my pocket.
Bones sinking like stones all that we fall for.
She's blood flesh and bone
I know you think that I shouldn't still love you.
There's no need to argue anymore.
When you try your best but you don't succeed.
Close your eyes and I'll kiss ya.
In the morning when you rise.
You are the new day.
Broken windows and empty hallways.
Hello darkness my old friend.
I heard that you went out last night and you looked beautiful.
There was a time when I would go walking backwards around the world if you said you're mine.
Wake up without a care.
Storm is calling but I don't mind.
Here's the day you hoped would never come.
Whatever happened to my part?
You're in my arms and all the world is gone.
(Points to those who can name the songs) |
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| My BPAL Review |
[Dec. 22nd, 2008|12:26 pm] |
I've seen alexmegami do a few of these now and since I just received my first order of BPAL that I made my very own self I figure I should maybe do a BPAL review so you my dear BPAL can decide if you want these scents.
TRISTRAN
Dust on your trousers, mud on your boots, and stars in your eyes: redwood, tonka bean, white sandalwood, lemon peel, patchouli, rosewood, coriander, and crushed mint.
This starts out a little patchouli heavy on me, but that fades REALLY quickly and becomes my favourite men's scent ever. The coriander is a little faint on me and I can't detect the mint at all but I smell DELICIOUS and the scent suits me so I'm not about to complain. 8/10
FAIRY MARKET
Otherworldy golden incense, blooming wind-flowers, everlasting lavender, bluebell, a faint whiff of exotic sugared candies, and fae mist upon wet green grass.
This smells a bit too candy-ish ON me but I love to rub a light bulb with this oil and let the smell permeate the room, as an area scent all of those layered scents really come out and it gives the air this really exotic, mystical scent. I'm definitely buying another bottle. 7/10
KATANIYA, THE CLOCKWORK WOMAN
Gentle flowers over hot metal, shocked to life with electricity.
This smells faintly ozoneish on me which I suppose is the 'electricity' it's also almost cloyingly floral but also a little bit decayed with an aftersmell of watermelon of all things. As a room scent the ozone gets much thicker. This scent is pretty much a big ol' miss for me. 1/10 |
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| SNOW! |
[Nov. 10th, 2008|11:21 am] |
SNOW!!!
SnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnowSnow
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SNOW!!!!!
*ahem* It's snowing! Yay! |
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| Attention my olfactory inclined comrades. (BPAL) |
[Sep. 26th, 2008|05:23 pm] |
Heyla all, I really should update this thing more often but that's neither here no there right now.
I'm making an order to BPAL (those new Stardust scents are just too tempting) and am just wondering if anyone else would like to hop in on this order to save on shipping? If so comment or email your order. I'm making the order this Monday so let me know folks! |
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| *thwump* |
[Jul. 31st, 2008|10:58 am] |
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It's over! I have OSAP, they've fixed my status and I'm single and endowed with monies!
I'm just gonna collapse over here in the corner now in a burbling puddle of relief. |
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| I'ma kill someone!!!! |
[Jul. 30th, 2008|02:05 pm] |
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Okay OSAP and the Financial Assistance Office of George Brown and Especially NORM at said offices are all seriously on my shit list.
I've jumped through all the hoops, I've done all the dancing and tricks they've required of me and I am STILL listed as married. This is just spite, we've reached the SPITE portion of the evening. I am seriously ready to take a large sharp object and go medieval on the collective asses at my campus. Added to the fact I've heard confirmation that for the September start date all the support staff for George Brown (including my aforementioned foes the Financial Assistance Office) are going on STRIKE.
WHY DOES THE UNIVERSE HATE ME?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
P.S. I'm sorry to anyone I've not talked to in a while, I'm trying to shield my friends from the seething rage boiling beneath the surface. |
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| Happy Birthday to Me |
[Jun. 19th, 2008|06:00 pm] |
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Today is my birthday. That is all.
Edit to Add: As I've gotten the gift question from one of my classmates I thought I should answer it now for everyone. I'm a huge fan of presents ^_^ and if you want to get me something then my TTIW List was recently updated. http://www.thethingsiwant.com/cjchatwin/list/wishlist/ |
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| Not exactly NaNoWriMo but... |
[Nov. 17th, 2007|01:32 pm] |
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So while I'm not doing NaNo this year I figure it's still the best time of year to share something I've written.
So here's a children's story I wrote a while ago. Critiques appreciated.
( How Bright Raven Lost His Eye ) |
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| Bed for sale |
[Jul. 13th, 2007|02:50 pm] |
Hey all,
This is just a quick post asking if anyone would like my bed. It's a double, really comfy and the only problem I have with it is it's too big for my apartment. (As those of you who've been over can attest to) I'll be replacing it with a twin so if you'd like it let me know. I'd prefer to sell rather than give but I'll let you have the whole kit and kaboodle for a steal (considering it was close to $600 for frame, mattress, and boxspring and most of that was mattress and boxspring).
So that's it from me, comment or email or phone if you'd like the bed.
-Ciaran out |
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| (no subject) |
[Jun. 13th, 2007|01:41 am] |
Hey folks, been a while since I posted here. Ah well, guess I haven't been in a bloggin' mood. And now having said that I'm here to pimp my new blog.
The new blog isn't for lifeblogging though, it's an art blog where I'm gonna put up my photos, poetry, stories, and once (read 'If') I get the necessary equipment, music.
Basically it's submitting my various and sundry attempts at creativity to the world for criticism, so obviously I'm trying to stack the deck with friends. ^_^
So check it out; http://lostbardart.blogspot.com
~Ciaran |
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| To those that haven't seen it yet |
[Jun. 7th, 2007|09:54 pm] |
Dear everyone who is getting this,
We would love it if you can attend our Birthday Bash at Dufferin Grove
Park this weekend on June 9, 2007.
We (that is H, A and I) are having our birthdays soon, so we
decided to combine everything and have a single early celebration.
We are turning early twenties, mid twenties and early forties on June
17, 19 and 29.
So that's:
Who : H, A, and I
Where : Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin Street, South of Bloor.
Across from the Dufferin Mall.
When : This weekend, Saturday 9th 2007 @ 3pm onward to at least 8pm.
Show up early to help. Show up later to be around when the food is
ready.
Additional info : Likely near the playground but follow the yellow streamers
Dress code : Casual. For those of you who don't know me that well.
This is strictly a non-networking casual gathering.
Visit URL below to view a map
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=875%20Dufferin%20Street%20Toronto%20Ontario&spn=0.016785%2C0.030335
Drop by alone, with pets, friends, family, partners or others. They
are more than welcome. The more the merrier! :)
As are drums and music (yes I include singing / voices in this
category). As long as they are not baby disturbing (Monkey and Peanut)
loud.
Insect repellent, should anyone need any, would be provided. We plan
to be there early enough to snag picnic tables, but people are
encouraged to bring picnic cloths or other things to sit on as well.
It is a public park. Needless to say, alcohol is a no no. If you
choose to brown bag it I don't
want to know. ;)
Regarding food, the guys would like me to mention that it is a potluck
picnic, so bring stuff. However a number of you whom I've already
spoken to know I'll be bringing food. So no worries about food
arrangements if you are in a time / cash crunch, I'd much rather see
you all empty handed then have you all no show. :) Please bring precooked items
as we didn't get a fire permit int time so may not be able to cook.
Regarding food, there are so many dietary restrictions among the
people attending ... I've lost count. My suggestion for those who
asked. Bring what you feel like eating. No worries.
I would suggest packing bell peppers (and anything else in that
family) separately. Birthday boys, A the vegan, can have seafood
and dairy (don't ask) and I tend to prefer my food traditional,
nothing too exotic ... H, on the other hand, is ok with the spicy
and exotic stuff.
Hope to see you all this weekend. :) |
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