Elsewhere &amp; About

In ten years, my ideal life would be one where I had safely and completely transitioned from a female body to a male one. I would be living with my boyfriend - or, perhaps he would be my husband by then - and I would be writing a new novel, having published and sold my first. I don't really want much for my life, aside from security and peace of mind. Most importantly, however, would be the fact that my boyfriend and I would be able to live together happily without having to worry about the problems faced by many same-sex couples today. Many things could happen ten years from now, and hopefully, such progressions can be made. I don't see myself as being famous, rich, or super-successful -- just content with a simple life. That's all I want and, hopefully, that's what I'll get ten years from today.

Tags: ideal lifestyle, intel, intel sponsors of tomorrow, writer's block

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Jul. 5th, 2009

Writer's Block: Personal Freedom

location: My bedroom.

mood:

drained

music: Exile - Heather Dale

It's Independence Day in the U.S., celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. If you were to make your own personal declaration of independence, who or what would you address it to?

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I would almost certainly address my personal declaration of independence to heteronormative ideology. I'm not going on a gay-rights rant here, but it would be such a relief to be able to properly declare myself independent and free of the "straight is normal" mindset. I already do, but it'd be great to have it on paper for everyone to see, should they ever have a doubt as to my position on the matter. ;D

Tags: gay rights, writer's block

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Jun. 29th, 2009

Obsessing!

location: Home.

mood:

jubilant

music: Hill of Avalon - Spiral Dance

Brief, li'l entry about my most recent musical discovery: Spiral Dance. Not only is their music amazingly haunting and gorgeous, but it focuses on Pagan traditions, rites, and folklore. It's not every day that I find a band so in-tune with my religion, and listening to them is so inspiring and empowering! I never thought that a band could make me feel more in-touch with the Goddess or myself... It's simply amazing. I would urge any Pagan, Wiccan, Druid, or Celtic enthusiast to take a listen to this beautiful and blessed group! Even if you're not any of those things, if you appreciate good, pure music with crisp vocals and fabulous instruments, definitely look into them.

Tags: music

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Jun. 18th, 2009

Writer's Block: I Can Relate

location: Home.

mood:

exhausted

What fictional character do you most identify with?

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Well, that would have to be Mordred from Arthurian lore, for reasons that people who like to believe he's wholly evil could not hope to understand. I mostly identify with the feelings of being used and hated for things beyond my control. Mordred - for those unfamiliar - is King Arthur's bastard, born to his half-sister, and was foretold to bring about the ruin of Arthur's kingdom. For this, he was despised by anyone who knew who he was, even without getting to know him first. I'm automatically disliked by strangers for being gay and transsexual. We're both considered "unnatural" by some. But moving past that negativity, I also identify with his eloquence and persuasiveness. He is often portrayed as having great verbal skill, as do I - not to brag, but it's true. I feel very connected with Mordred, which is probably why I find that I love writing about him so much.

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Writer's Block: Conversion Rate

location: Home.

mood:

sleepy

Have you ever considered converting to another religion?

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Well, I have on occasion wondered what it'd be like to follow another religion, if only out of curiosity. I would never actually convert, however, because I could never forsake my faith in my Goddess. I have converted before - I was born and raised Greek Orthodox, but then I found the Goddess and my convictions haven't strayed.

Tags: religion, writer's block

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Jun. 14th, 2009

Writer's Block: You're a Winner!

location: Home.

mood:

bored

music: Child, You're the Revolution - Constantine Maroulis

Have you ever won a contest, drawing, or lottery? What was the prize?

When I was a sophomore in high school, I placed first my county's annual writing contest for the division I entered. There were a bunch of little prizes, like a Barnes & Noble giftcard and a pocket thesaurus, but since it was the bottom rung of a bigger set of contests, it wasn't much. The biggest "prize" to me was the fact that my writing was good enough to win such a contest.

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Jun. 13th, 2009

Writer's Block: Teen Time Machine

location: Home.

mood:

bored

music: Girl Like You - Constantine Maroulis

If you could be a teenager living in any decade, which one would you choose?

Submitted By twertle

The '80s, no doubt about it. I love the style and the music, and I often wish I'd been born twenty years earlier. XD

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Jun. 8th, 2009

Writer's Block: Get It to Go

location: Home.

mood:

hungry

music: "This is My Idea" from the Swan Princess.

What's your favorite thing to order for takeout (or takeaway)?

Well, I don't get takeout much, but I'd have to say sushi. California rolls or spicy salmon rolls are my favorite, though tuna sashimi is good as well. Second place would have to be Gepetto's. They have awesome nachos and a really good white pizza.

Now I'm hungry. XD

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Laptop bluuuues.

location: Home.

mood:

tired

music: L'uomo Volante - Marco Masini

I have decided that I have horrible luck with laptops. My first died about two months after I got it, never to return. My second died mere hours after it came into my possession, but, happily, it has been semi-revived. Too bad Windows XP expires in less than a month because we can't afford to buy a new disc. [The old one is no longer valid. :/] Woe is me... ;3;

Tags: bad luck, computers

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Jun. 5th, 2009

Writer's Block: Regrets Only

location: Home.

mood:

hungry

music: The Lady of Shalott - Loreena McKennitt

Do you think that animals feel regret?

Yes, I do. Humans are animals and humans feel regret, along with other emotions. I believe that all creatures are capable of emotion and sentient thought. Simply because they do not - or cannot - express it in a way that humans consider valid does not mean that they are not capable of feeling. I am certain that all animals, not just dogs and cats and the like, regret things. This, for me, is a no-brainer.

Tags: animals, emotions, writer's block

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Jun. 4th, 2009

Writer's Block: Grimm Question

location: Home.

mood:

bored

music: Across the Highlands - Kamelot

What was your favorite fairy tale as a child?

Submitted By wolfy284

Oh, that's hard. I loved fairy tales as a kid - I still do - but I'd have to say...H.C. Andersen's The Snow Queen. I never got tired of reading that one.

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May. 19th, 2009

Flower icons~

location: Home

mood:

sleepy

32 total.
16 with text.
16 textless.

»» For use on Livejournal only. [Permission required for use elsewhere.]
»» Comment and credit.
»» Textless icons are not bases. Do not modify without permission.
»» Feel free to suggest more flowers.
»» Enjoy!

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Mar. 31st, 2009

Fffflaptop! :D

location: Home

mood:

chipper

music: My Piano Therapy CD

So, my birthday's coming up on April 12, and my parents decided to give me my gift early. Dunno why, but I'm glad they did. They got me a laptop - my first ever - and I love it. Sure, it's an old, used IBM ThinkPad that went on the fritz after just two days in my possession, but I adore it. I have affectionately named it Monsieur Froggy, due to the fact that it makes a sound sort of like a frog when it runs. The "monsieur" was just for fanciness. <3

Happy birthday to me~

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Mar. 29th, 2009

Writer's Block: GIP (Gratuitous Icon Post)

location: Home

mood:

ecstatic

music: Vocaloid

My slashers icon. I love it so, but I use it so rarely. DX

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Jan. 27th, 2009

Writer's Block: Year of the Ox

location: Home

mood:

bored

music: Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield

Happy Chinese New Year! The Year of the Ox starts today. What is your Chinese zodiac animal? Do you think you fit the description of the sign?

I'm a Ram/Goat. I do believe I fit the description, since Rams are known to be creative, and creativity is my defining attribute [at least I believe so]. I'm also sensitive and sympathetic to people, and I'm embarrassed to say that I crave attention - a lot. So yeah, I think I make a pretty typical Ram. I'm actually a Metal Ram, which fits me to a T. I'm extremely impulsive and I love to initiate change and galvanize others into action.

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Jan. 23rd, 2009

NaNo was a bust. D:

location: Home

mood:

tired

music: Hin Barra - Anúna

Yeah, I totally failed at NaNoWriMo this past November, but I have shaken off that horrible feeling of failure with a brand new project! Yay me! I've decided to plan out and - hopefully - actually write a dystopian fantasy trilogy. My inspirations were The Black Magician trilogy by Trudi Canavan and Storm Thief by Chris Wooding. The plan is for the novels to revolve around three main characters, each representing a different generation of sorcerers: those of the past, present, and future. It's a very exciting notion, and I'm really hoping to be able to bring it to fruition. I'm currently developing the universe and main characters. Unfortunately, the trilogy doesn't have a name yet, so the working title will simply be "the Sorcerer Project".

Wish me luck! ^o^

Tags: writing

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Oct. 17th, 2008

Writer's Block: Unnecessary Objects

location: Home

mood:

bored

music: Believe - Staind

Oscar Wilde, a dandy’s dandy, once said that “we live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities.” What unnecessary possession can you not live without?