I know, I've been posting a lot lately...

Just a few pics from yesterday. QC's setup, a closeup, and one of QC and my boy.



Newly arranged for winter, to raise his temps. Bulbs from left to right: 75w basking, ??w mega ray (it's on the boxes at home, but I forget), 100w CHE, 150 watt basking, 150w CHE. Temps left to right: 90, 110, 85 (F). Ideally his basking spot would be on the left, but I couldn't get the bulbs situated properly there. So until I get some 2x4s I can attach the clamp-lamps to, the spot's in the middle. On hot days I turn off the 150 bulb; as it is, it is on 3/4 as long as the other bulbs anyway (turns on two hours later, shuts off 2 hours earlier). CHEs run 24/7.

He's got two hides, one under his basking spot, the ghetto plastic bin with dict tap to cover the sharp edges in the cool side. Paper towels for substrate, two food dishes, and a cricket rock-thing that I don't use for that purpose. The green thing on the left is a towel that covers a plastic bin with a "hot rock" on top (hot rock has, of course, had the cord cut off, and is now simply a decorative rock, no dangers to it).

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Hey all,

I'm flying from Florida to New York to visit my parents from Nov. 14 - Dec. 7. As you know, my little trooper Columbo is having his on-and-off days. I have this awful luck of hamsters passing away while I'm away from home - my last hamster, Nathan, died a mere 4 days after I left for Scotland - so I'm worried. I also think that my fiance, who's going to be staying in Florida, won't tell me if Columbo goes because he won't want me to be upset while I'm home and just enjoy the holiday. I sort of wish I didn't have to go to New York but what am I gonna say, "No mom, I can't go see you for Thanksgiving because my hamster is sick?" :-/ And she's also ill so it would be pretty callous of me to stay here, while it might be my mom's last Thanksgiving.

Anyhow, I'm hoping that you all can keep Columbo in your thoughts and hope that he pulls through until I get back. I told my fiance what to look for, and that if he sees any blood to take him immediately to the vet, so that Columbo isn't in pain. Maybe I'm worrying for nothing but I'm so nervous for my little one.

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I wound up with no time for a real entry. And now I'm on my little brother's laptop, so I don't have the pictures that I would post with the entry anyways. So instead, here's another stupid meme (with surprisingly different questions for a change) and a preceding response to people who have said things about me recently, without their names so as not to start drama.

To the scumbag from Scotia: You never sent me pictures of dead animals. Not only is that a lie, but it's a corny lie. The fact that you're a 22-year-old and you told this lie to a 15-year-old who is a vegetarian herself makes it even cornier. I should rat you out for defrauding the government. I hope you die overseas, honestly.
To the biggest trend-whore in Schenectady: I hate people for legitimate reasons. Hating someone just because they hate you isn't a legitimate reason. Hate someone on their character and actions, not because your ego is bruised and you feel obligated to reciprocate. Hating someone just because they hate you is the most pussy-ass kinda hate there is. Everyone has people who are fans and people are not fans. Grow up, little boy.
To the girl with the wandering eye: Growing up is finding, trusting, and following yourself with an ever-growing understanding of the world, society, and people around you. Not graduating high school, getting a job, and breaking edge just because you change cliques. You know nothing of politics and are therefore are not an authority on what is 'anti-government' and what is not. You can live at home and have parents who take care of you, always having somewhere/someone to fall back on, and I can live off of a government check that I only continue to accept because I have no other resources. Also, for the record, I have never called the cops on anyone just because I dislike them. It is apparent that you haven't changed one bit since high school. I hope you and all your friends die in a fire.
To the kid I don't even know: Yeah, I used to have pigtails and wear a pink bookbag. And now I don't. So shut the fuck up.
To everyone else: Seriously, just stop lying every time you open your mouths!




Here's a stupid meme now, stolen from carissa_has_lj.<3
At a movie theater, which arm rest is yours? BOTH.
What did you call your grandparents? Nana and Papa. I don't have grandfathers anymore, but now I call my grandmother Gram.
What do you have handy at your bedside? A laptop, books, my TV, a DVD player, my iPod, a fan, and usually some form of cookies.
Grilled or fried? Fry it and it's probably going to be delicious (and disgustingly greasy).
Your house is on fire, holy shit! You have just enough time to run in there and grab ONE inanimate object. Don't worry, your loved ones and pets have already made it out safely. So what's the one thing you're going to save from that blazing inferno? Seriously, though... probably my iPod.
What makes you unique? I don't lie, fake, betray, use, manipulate, rape, compromise, or subscribe to your institutions.
Favorite TV commercial? The Education Connection one! It's been stuck in my head all fucking day and night long and I kinda wanna do the girl in it (while she's in her waitress uniform)...

Virgin or not? I lost my virginity when I was fourteen.
Do you like your handwriting? Yeah. It often gets called 'girly' because it's, gasp, legible.
Do you still have your tonsils? Yeah. The last time a doctor looked at them, I was told they were a little inflamed, but not bad enough to warrant surgery.
Which are your favorite smells? The smell of fall, the way a freshly mowed lawn smells, cupcakes, the way Tara always smelled, polished bowling alleys, and gasoline.
Does size matter? The winner is the thinner.
If you could own your own retail store, what would you sell? The tools of the DIY punk world: zines, vinyl, oldschool video games, used instruments/amps, patches/stickers/pins, homemade jewelry/accessories. And it would also have to be a concert venue in its spare time.
If you could get back any article of clothing you once wore, what would it be? My Uncle Outrage shirt that disappeared a few years ago.
Which are the favorite sports you watch on TV? I hate all sports. They are all boring. Period.
Do you prefer blondes or brunettes and why? Brunettes. I swear, 95% of all blondes pretty much look the same.
Have you ever won a prize in a contest? Vegfest 2008, I won the X's 2 O's vegan goodie bag in a raffle! Other than that, I pretty much have never won anything in anything.
What's the best compliment you've ever received? "Your dick is like a fucking work of art."
What's the worst advice you've ever taken? I don't take advice.
What talent do you wish you'd been born with? I wish I could sing.
What's the most spontaneous thing you've ever done? Half the stuff I do is spontaneous.
How did you rebel as a child? By claiming edge, quitting meat, and denying all gods and masters.
What did you hide from your parents? I never hid anything from my parents. That's why I was in trouble half the time.
Has someone ever spread a nasty rumor about you? Half the things people think they know about me are a product of this.
Ever had a drunken night in Mexico? Straightedge. And I've never been to Mexico.
What's your favorite alcoholic drink? I don't/won't drink alcohol, ever.
Are you laid back or high strung? Both, depending on the subject and situation. Sometimes life is really serious, and sometimes life is really hilarious.
Dumbest purchase you ever made? A $100 megaphone.
What do you think will happen to you in 10 years? I will probably be dead.
How many people have you slept with? I have had sexual intercourse with eleven girls, gotten just blowjobs from two girls, and got an unfinished blowjob from one girl.
Whats your mom's PROBLEM? She's an alcoholic.
Have you brushed your teeth lately? I haven't in a day! It sucks.
What is more difficult for you; looking into someone’s eyes when you are telling someone how you feel, or looking into someone’s eyes when they are telling you how they feel? I'm usually really bad at making eye contact either way, because I can't stop thinking that they're thinking about how ugly I am.
Are you left or right eyed? I have no idea what the fuck this means.
What CD is in your CD-player right now? The compact disc is fucking dead.
What would you want to be written on your tombstone? I don't want to be buried. I want to be recycled.
Is your middle finger longer than your ring finger? Yes. If it weren't, I'm pretty sure that would constitute a physical deformity, wouldn't it?
The size of your hard-disc? This isn't my laptop, so I do not know.
When you looked in the mirror first thing this morning, what was the first thing you thought? 'I am the ugliest person I know.'
Who is the fourth person on your missed calls? I don't miss calls.
What's a saying you say a lot? "Who gives a fuck?"
Who told you they loved you last? Tara. She was fucking lying.
Last furry thing you touched? A cat named Smitty.
What is your guilty pleasure Disney movie? Emperor's New Groove! Except I feel no guilt for that, or any other Disney movie I love.
Without saying names, what's one thing about the last person you kissed? She's my best friend.
A kiss on the hand or on the neck? Neck. And then I melt.
Do you miss the way things used to be? Always.
If someone liked you, would you want them to tell you? Yeah, it'd be nice to know that someone out there besides my best friend and a gay guy wants me romantically.
Wall paper on your cell? Some default view of a field and sky.
Did you go to sleep smiling last night? I went to sleep on a dirty carpeted floor that smelled like cat piss with no pillow or blanket. And then woke up an hour later just to walk to my parents' and sleep on a couch.
How many pillows do you sleep with? Three.
Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone? SOMEONE ELSE. EVERY NIGHT.
Is there anybody you wish you could spend time with right now? I'd like to see Susan again. Hanging out with Rain more than I did tonight would have been nice. It woulda been cool to hear from Amy. And I always wish I was seeing Tara again, but you know how that is.
If you could, would you make out with the last person you kissed? I can. I probably should not, though.
Do you think you and your best friend will be friends in ten years? YES.<3
Is there someone in your life you wish you never met? Sinead Kravetz. Being friends with her, dating her for seven months, and fighting my brother for her is the stupidest, most embarrassing thing I've ever done.
Are you scared to fall in love? No. It's exhausting and always winds up hurting me, but when it's happening, it's the best high imaginable, especially if the person you're falling for feels the same way. I'm still in love with Tara. I wish I wasn't.
Do you think teenagers can fall in love? Anyone can fall in love. Teenagers just do it quicker and more often.
Do you like the rain? I like listening to it. I do not like walking or riding a bike in it.
How was last night? Awesome.
Would it be hard to kiss the last person you kissed? Yeah. I'm comfortable with her, but I hate knowing that she likes me so much more than I like her.
Does it matter if your boyfriend/girlfriend smokes? Smoking is the most disgusting, stupid, pointless habit one can have. I could never date someone who smokes (except Amy Vreeland).
Is there a girl that knows everything or almost everything about you? Kara.<3
Who was the last person you had an argument with? Kara.</3>What does your favorite pillow look like?</b> It has Darth Vader on it!
Whose hoodie did you last wear? My own?
Will you ever hug the last person you hugged again? Definitely.
What's more important to you, keeping yourself happy or others? MYSELF.
Would you rather run or walk? Walk. My asthma renders me completely incapable of running for more than a mile.
How often do you straighten your hair? I don't straighten my hair. I am not a scene kid.






Tomorrow, I update my journal, get packed, then wait for a train to hop on. Wish me luck!



Jarrett
oh man.
wow
hilariousity just happened
Dave
Do tell!
Jarrett
i was telling my friend about how the lady on oprah got her face ripped off
Dave
By the monkeys?
Jarrett
yeaaaaaa
and he was like "did you hear what the monkey said after he ripped her face off?"
"orange you glad i didn't say banana?"
AHHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHHAHAAHHAAHHAHAHAHA

I need help. James (the youngest) has taken to eating the slipcover off of my couch (which is where they do a good chunk of their free-range time).

He's the only one of three who does it and I replaced the slipcover only a few months ago and kinda hope this one can hold off for a few more.

I've tried redirecting the behaviour by adding paper/boxes/stuff they're ALLOWED to shred to pieces, I've tried picking him up in the midst of his chewing activities to place him elsewhere, and he just goes back to it to eat more of my couch. I've placed blankets that he's allowed to chew to pieces over the area, he decided it was a game of hard to get and gets under them somehow to eat the slipcover. I've stared him down and spoken harshly to him and I admit sometimes I've tapped him on the head so he knows what he's doing is NOT cool at all.

Advice? For the life of me, all my reinforcement strategies are failing and I'm at a loss.

(I still will love him no matter what but I'm debating as to whether to use a spray bottle of water next...)

I want so many things I can't afford, it's ridiculous.


Anyone have $1000+ just laying around?

I have a question concerning gerbils and millet. If any of you feed it as a treat, how do you present it? The full spray, or individual nuggets?

Also, do you soak it in water so it's nice and plump, or feed it dry?

I have a pet cockatiel, so there is lots of millet about. I tried feeding the dry nuggets to my gerbils. They were rejected by Obama and Biden completely... and Ion and Sky seemed confused, as if they smelled food but kept getting just husks.

Millet is usually soaked it water to plump up before feeding to birds (the vet told me), so less of the seeds are wasted. However moist millet must be removed in a few hours to prevent any possible mold or mildew (As with any fresh/wet food).

Thanks ahead of time for any experiences you might be able to share!

Looks like one of my females has lice or mites, I've only notice it on the one but will treat all. Completely freaked, feel horrible, thought it was just old age her losing hair, since no one else was having problems, but now can see the little red marks. Parasites completely creep me out, though I have heard they are species specific with rats, is this true?

Going to the vet tomorrow.

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"You know, this is either America ten years ago or Canada today."

 marvelous things

like the way you hold my hand,
playing with my fingers, and stroking my skin.

the way you mouth i love you
the way you're always so happy to see me.

i've never wanted anything like this.
except you're not mine.
well, you almost are.
but you're not.
not at all.
so close, tangible and visible.
but so far away.

morning light shall burst bright and keep us here safely

On Saturday the 14th at 4AM UTC/GMT we will be upgrading the operating system of our network load balancers to a newer version, one that will allow us to use both CPUs! Nifty, because multiprocessing is nice.

Since we have 2 load balancers, the plan is to upgrade 1 at a time, and there really should be very little impact to our website. Hopefully you won't notice a thing and I'll get to go back to the hotel and watch some wonderful late night infomercials.

We've got a lot of exciting projects coming up for 2010 and we're hoping that we'll be able to deliver them all to you, that you will find it useful/cool/lovely and then you will use the site even more. Behind-the-scenes work like this will give us the capacity to handle the anticipated traffic, so expect a few more maintenance windows especially in the beginning of next year as we've got some neat ideas to improve performance around here! We had the recent 30-45 minute outage yesterday due to one of our logging databases filling up disk space -- not so great design coupled with my human error in handling the initial problem -- and it looks like we're going to finally have some resources to eliminate stuff like that. I can't wait!

As usual, I will be updating status.livejournal.org before and after, just in case you are not able to reach our main website during the work.

Animanga: After School Nightmare, Bleach, Fullmetal Alchemist, Vocaloid
+ manga colorings: Fullmetal Alchemist doujinshi, Cloth Road
Alice in Wonderland-related: Art/photography
Art: Various
Celebrities: M.I.A., Leighton Meester, Lady Gaga, Koda Kumi
Stock: Fashion-related
Veronica Mars: Season 2


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