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rusty_halo) wrote2006-10-18 04:52 pm
rusty_halo) wrote2006-10-18 04:52 pm
Kittens, BPAL, nightmares
I had another one of those nightmares last night. About Spanish class. They're always very similar: I'm rushing to get to class, but I'm late, and I can't find the schedule that tells me where to go, and then when I finally get there I slink in, embarrassed and ashamed, glared at by the teacher for being late. And then I don't understand the work, and I know I should've come to class before but for some reason I didn't, and I haven't done my homework and am terrified of being found out. I'll bet Mrs. Secoda would be highly amused to learn that she is the only teacher who still gives me nightmares, six years after I graduated high school. On the plus side, the only old friend in this dream was Mike, and that's okay because we're still friends.
Also, I have this persistent feeling, which extends into my daily life, that I haven't done my homework for Mrs. Botta's math class in about three months, and that she's going to find me out any day now. (I don't think I've actually dreamed about her, though; Secoda is the only teacher whose personality continues to traumatize me.)
I tried to watch Veronica Mars last night, but there's just no compelling reason to watch. The noir elements are gone, and it's basically a perky blond teen detective show. Meh. No. Sorry. :( I turned it off and watched the end of GoldenEye.
Some thoughts on the BPAL imps I ordered:
* NEW ORLEANS - As advertised, it smells like honeysuckle and jasmine, and reminds me of the Garden District. I like it--it's maybe a little bit old-ladyish, but I just love jasmine. Would be good in hot weather. Unfortunately, I seem to be allergic to it; it turned my skin bright red.
* SHOGGOTH - This is the only one I haven't liked. I smell lemongrass with a hint of coconut; it reminds me of Thai food. It gets kind of dry and floral as time passes, but then it starts to remind me of the perfume I wore in high school, and brings back bad memories. :(
* URANIA - This is supposed to smell like a starry night, but it just smells like generic women's perfume. Light, cool, slightly musky.
* BLOOD ROSE - Ack! I smell like grape Kool-Aid! This is supposed to smell like rose and wine, but I don't smell any rose at all. The wine is nice and full, but way too sweet. I spent the whole day thirsty for something indefinable, then picked up a bottle of sweet red wine on the way home from work.
* SALOMÉ - I like this one. Jasmine and incense, warm but not too sweet, with a slight hint of almond. I really love jasmine. I had a lesser allergic reaction to it; wonder if I'm allergic to jasmine. (I hope not; it's one of my favorite scents.)
Oh yeah, I forgot to post about this: KITTENS! My friend Livi was out walking the other day with her girlfriend Jessica, and this stray cat started following them. They already have two cats so they weren't going to pick her up, but she was so sweet and affectionate that they brought her home. (She was totally docile and let them carry her.) They put her in their bathroom (the only room without cats and/or birds) and she immediately began having kittens. They've now got a mom cat and three kittens, plus their two other cats and their parakeet.
I went to visit on Monday after work, and got to see the kittens when they were a day old. (It brings back memories of baby Lucifer!) They're tiny and look like little hamsters; their eyes are closed but they're already crawling. One is a tuxedo cat, black with white belly and paws; one is a mix of black and white, and one is mostly white except for a gray tail and two black spots on her head. SO CUTE. And the mom is very sweet and affectionate. She's kind of dirty and scratched up and has fleas, though; they're taking her to the vet.
Anyway, but I told them that I'm going to be visiting their house at least once a week so that I can watch the babies grow up. :)
Also, I have this persistent feeling, which extends into my daily life, that I haven't done my homework for Mrs. Botta's math class in about three months, and that she's going to find me out any day now. (I don't think I've actually dreamed about her, though; Secoda is the only teacher whose personality continues to traumatize me.)
I tried to watch Veronica Mars last night, but there's just no compelling reason to watch. The noir elements are gone, and it's basically a perky blond teen detective show. Meh. No. Sorry. :( I turned it off and watched the end of GoldenEye.
Some thoughts on the BPAL imps I ordered:
* NEW ORLEANS - As advertised, it smells like honeysuckle and jasmine, and reminds me of the Garden District. I like it--it's maybe a little bit old-ladyish, but I just love jasmine. Would be good in hot weather. Unfortunately, I seem to be allergic to it; it turned my skin bright red.
* SHOGGOTH - This is the only one I haven't liked. I smell lemongrass with a hint of coconut; it reminds me of Thai food. It gets kind of dry and floral as time passes, but then it starts to remind me of the perfume I wore in high school, and brings back bad memories. :(
* URANIA - This is supposed to smell like a starry night, but it just smells like generic women's perfume. Light, cool, slightly musky.
* BLOOD ROSE - Ack! I smell like grape Kool-Aid! This is supposed to smell like rose and wine, but I don't smell any rose at all. The wine is nice and full, but way too sweet. I spent the whole day thirsty for something indefinable, then picked up a bottle of sweet red wine on the way home from work.
* SALOMÉ - I like this one. Jasmine and incense, warm but not too sweet, with a slight hint of almond. I really love jasmine. I had a lesser allergic reaction to it; wonder if I'm allergic to jasmine. (I hope not; it's one of my favorite scents.)
Oh yeah, I forgot to post about this: KITTENS! My friend Livi was out walking the other day with her girlfriend Jessica, and this stray cat started following them. They already have two cats so they weren't going to pick her up, but she was so sweet and affectionate that they brought her home. (She was totally docile and let them carry her.) They put her in their bathroom (the only room without cats and/or birds) and she immediately began having kittens. They've now got a mom cat and three kittens, plus their two other cats and their parakeet.
I went to visit on Monday after work, and got to see the kittens when they were a day old. (It brings back memories of baby Lucifer!) They're tiny and look like little hamsters; their eyes are closed but they're already crawling. One is a tuxedo cat, black with white belly and paws; one is a mix of black and white, and one is mostly white except for a gray tail and two black spots on her head. SO CUTE. And the mom is very sweet and affectionate. She's kind of dirty and scratched up and has fleas, though; they're taking her to the vet.
Anyway, but I told them that I'm going to be visiting their house at least once a week so that I can watch the babies grow up. :)