snapdragon76: this is made of win and awesome (ES)
Well, I was quite impressed with the responses I got from my previous post. I want to thank everyone who did respond (although it helped that I linked it to my post in [livejournal.com profile] starwars_eu). I'm still not thrilled with the events that occurred, but I was glad I was able to get it out and have rational discussions with others about it. Very therapeutic.

Anyway, last night we went out with some friends of ours to Applebee's. It was a lot of fun. The one who lives in Sarasota said she'll be coming back again for another visit at sometime, so I was happy about that. Like I've said, I really like it when she comes to visit. Mom really liked it when she was working in the same suite as she was because she made the work environment more bearable. I can see that.

Speaking of which, mom is saying that she needs to figure up how much per hour she makes including the overtime because a few positions have opened up in other offices and she's looking to transfer.She's become really unhappy with the doctor she's working for now. He just doesn't give a damn about anyone anymore and mom is really on her last nerve. The thing is, he tends to work a lot of overtime hours, which means mom does too and she kinda needs the overtime hours and the money it pays. Which is why she's needing to figure up just how much she makes with the overtime included.

I was Photo Shopping my lil heart out yesterday. I made the layout that I said I was going to. It turned out OK. I mean, I still need to work on finessing my style somewhat I guess. And I made Stamper's banner for her as well as an icon or two. I think I'm gonna redo the icons into something a bit better. I saved the base, so I can probably do it. I'm gonna see if I can find some more brushes so I can maybe tweak a little more.

I actually got around to reading ES the other day. I've had it laying around for quite awhile, not being able to read it due to a bunch of other stuff that prevented me to. I really like it. It's by the same manga-ka that did MARS and I really like her art style. A lot of manga-ka's have little blurbs they write about themselves and their work, but she doesn't have anything. Strange. Anyway, the series itself it pretty interesting. It's more of a science fiction mystery rather than a romance like MARS was. But the story is good and I really like the art and the characters, so I'm gonna keep on tuning in. It's released by Del Rey and they always do a fantastic job on the translations. They have these little cultural notes in the back so that us non-Japanese ignoramuses can know what's being talked about. So if you get a chance to pick it up, I recommend it.

Trivia of the day: More than 20 percent of men and 10 percent of women say they've forgotten their wedding anniversary at least once.
snapdragon76: this is made of win and awesome (Rin -- walks alone (flamika))
Last night, a small group of us (4) went to deliver the cards we had made for the Nursing Home. I always feel a bit awkward in places like that for some reason. I mean, I guess it's because it's something I don't encounter everyday. But I wasn't the only one who felt slightly uncomfortable, so oddly, that made me feel more relaxed. Basically we went from room to room, handing out the personalized cards to the different residents. The way we got their names ahead of time was that the Administrator of the facility goes to our church, and thought it'd be a nice gesture to do. Most of the people were asleep or not coherant, so we left their cards for them on a table or a nightstand so they wouldn't be disturebed. Quite a few of them were very touched by what we did and it was a good feeling. I bet some don't get very many visitors. This one lady used to be a wing walker back in the 40's. I bet she'd have told us all sorts of things if we were able to stay there all night. Another one wanted one of the ladies we were with to stop by sometime to have dinner. She was very sweet.

Well, I read volume 14 of Furuba the other day. I'll not get into how exactly... It was nice to find out more about Rin. Even though I knew basically her story from hearing it from others, it still helps to actually read it for yourself. It was really sweet to read about how her love for Haru blossomed, even though she felt she wasn't worth loving (due to her parents drilling it into her. *grumbles*). And it was really cute to see her open up a little to Tohru. I mean, she still comes off as a bit prickly, but given her past history, it's understandable. It was sad to read about how she had a hard time staying with Kagura since her family was caring toward her. It probably hurt her a great deal to see that when she desperately wanted the same. Maybe more people will be sympathetic toward her character after they get to read more about her.

And I'm in the middle of reading the first chapter of ES. It looks to be really interesting, yet different. I don't think it can really be classified as shojo. More of a sci-fi/mystery sort of genre. And, of course, the art is absolutely beautiful. Soryo-sensei has a wonderful style.

Tonight we have a Christmas Candlelight Service and we made up the memorial luminaries to be set out front. I plan on taking pictures. We're going to do our own private one on Saturday night.

Quote of the day: "What can I give Him Poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would give Him a lamb, If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part, - But what can I give Him, I give Him my heart." -- Christina Rossetti

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