Sunday, December 3, 2006

'Pay attention' XD

Boy have I missed out from not being able to listen to the podcasts! Ichigo = sexah voice/laugh/giggle. Now I have even more incentive to lose that extra bit of weight ie so I can spam him with raunchy photos...

*runs and hides from Kei* KIDDING! >.>;;;


Although being reminded of the pronounciation of Naruto [that most Americans use] forces me to post the following picture I found while randomly browsing the net:

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Liam: Just remember that I expect a copy of all the books you'll ever publish, with a personlized message ;p

Pex: Whoa, more than 1 post from you within just a couple of days! You shock me :o

Shabam: ^____^ The funny thing is that after doing the layout I recalled reading someone's blog in which they proclaimed their hatred for brown XD

And why do I not know of Eragon? *investigates*

Shinji: You know, for every colour there are a myriad of ugly shades of it. Which is why I sometimes wish I could blame my badly coordinated schemes on being colour blind ^_^;

Shimmy-Loo: But that's the beauty of it! You don't have to join the RP! Just kick back and enjoy the ride 8-) And danke danke for the compliment.

Becky: You know, "Catalyst" makes me evaporate into a pool of fuzzy love :3

Sarah: *blows kiss* You're a Latino goddess and I squirm at your feet *giggles*

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Monday, November 27, 2006

Will -you- make it in time?

The layout has been changed to hype Liam's newest RPG venture over at OtakuBoards. Click the image above and it'll take you to the action and we're talking serious action here, folks. Not just in actual content but in the pure literal form!

Liam's writing has always impressed me, instantly winning me over as his fangirl, but I made sure to keep an objective mind as far as quality goes. Not even my toy boy escapes my nit-picking! Please keep in mind that when I say "OPM" made my jaw connect to the floor and had me spazzing for more - rest assured - I do so completely devoid of bias.


I thought it couldn't get any better than SYF. Liam proved me wrong. Dead wrong.

OPM - One Per Minute

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Tony: I noticed your comment ^_^ MegaUpload was being silly earlier today when I tried to upload the album (zipped) but if you're interested (and haven't gotten hold of it already by yourself) I'd be willing to give it another try.

And yes, cooking with/for others is much more enjoyable compared to when it's just for yourself. Eating alone sucks. Except for breakfast. I need my privacy/peace at breakfast ¬¬

Becky: Darling Becks, you have no idea how incredibly ironic it was for me to read your comment but I'll spare you that information and just say that I love you to pieces and one day I will get around to posting some kind of tribute to you over at DA! :3

Molly: "I lava you like a volcano" XD You continue being awesome, Molls! I sure am hot for you, too *glomps*

Sarah: Oh no, we're all just as bad ;-) Do you have a favourite dish to cook or one that no one else can do as good as you? :o

John: They are, heehee. Even dad is making sure I know he appreciates it! *huggles*

Schultz: If you're interested in the Soul Asylum album let me know and I'll try to up it somehow >.>

Haha, when we moved here I figured we'd see each other more often but the milage has little difference, it seems. Too bad you can't be closer to your sisters, though *hug*

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Friday, November 24, 2006

Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin!

Which translates to "Bunny". I want one to cuddle with. Digressing. Back on track.... Now!


I cooked 3 different dinners today. Cottage cheese Pie, Potatoes au gratin (<-- s'what the dictionary calls it) and Vegetable soup. The first two took most of my morning/early afternoon to cook. Once they were done and I'd eaten dinner m'self,
I took somewhat of a nap and got back into the kitchen around 6.30PM to chop up the veggies for ze soup.

My eyes are still a bit sensitive from all the onion, leeks and garlic that oozed with its potency the second a knife cut through them.

The intention was, initally, to only do the pie and soup -because we had a lot of vegetables that would go to waste otherwise- but I'd done a potatoe gratin the day before yesterday that mom wanted more of. Unfortunately the sisters had gotten the left overs so being the good kid I am I added it to the 'dinner list'. Hence why it all added up to 3 dinners in one day.

Mebbe it sounds like I'm complaining here, which isn't the case. Cooking is fun.
I enjoy all the aspects involved in creating a meal, from preparing what ingredients you need and seeing someone munch happily on the finished product. Luckily my family does that, lol.

I'm just a bit tired, is all. For the past week I've felt empty (like my body is a very thick shell with no flesh inside it) and it wasn't until yesterday it struck me what the reason was. The only social interaction I've had has been nursing mom through her colds and now that she's slowly getting over them she's still incredibly worn out. Dad's been busy with everything going on regarding the house. Eldest sister is crazy-busy, the younger one isn't so much but can't/won't always drag her ass over here and I guess even she has stuff do do that fills her days.

No one has had either time or energy to pay attention to me.


Taken that into consideration it will probably be oddly amusing to hear I volunteered to come over to my sisters and cook for them. The eldest sister nearly wept when I proposed it to her and called it a luxury, poor soul. Next week especially she willl have absolutely no time over for household chores due to a painfully packed schedule. Knowing how seldom my younger sister pitches in I thought the following:

"My days are glaringly empty, cooking is fun, and maybe I'll actually get to see one of my sisters some more."

It wouldn't be an every-day thing. I'm thinking I'll go over twice during the week and prepare 2 different meals each time. They'll make sure there's ingredients to cook with as well as tell me what to cook.


The intention to write this here wasn't to brag, though it most likely comes off as that. This is just who I am. As far as friends and family are concerned I'll stretch my generosity to infinity because it's in my nature. Hah, you could call it my 'talent' in a way. Instead of brightening their days with song or art I alleviate some of their burdens by helping out as much as possible. (Well, that and using my sillyness as comic relief.)

What's the use of a big heart if you don't use it? .... Aside from heart transplant.

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Thursday, November 23, 2006

I'm no Tony when it comes to reviewing but hoopla! =D

The latest release from Soul Asylum is a really good listen. Since my sister introduced me to their first album they've managed to keep a specific sound (mainly with guitar performance and melodies) which makes you recognize them pretty much instantly. The guitar solos, apart from just plain sounding good, are kept within a comfortable frame and then blend in well when it's time to pull back. So they never grate on your ears. (Not mine, anyway.)

David Pirner's lyrics are simplistic on paper but are brought to another dimension in unison with the music. As a whole they're set up in a way that allows you to either listen casually or really pay attention to what is said. Easy listening, in this case, doesn't mean it's devoid of meaning. Rather, because it doesn't demand your attention with over-ambitious high and might, it has the advantage of sneaking up on you and actually making you listen to what is quite clever ideas in all its straight- forwardness.

"The Silver Lining" feels very tight and streamlined in overall production. I don't get the feeling I've gotten from some other ones that they've tried too hard to churn out something fabulous. It's as if they've gone into a studio, larked about and released the material =)



Speaking of the great reviewers like Tony and others that do them oh-so-well-it-kills-you-with-awe, it'd be fun to hear opinions from those who've heard Soul Asylum's music. Even if you dun' like 'em :p

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Schultz: Arrrr, sorry to hear you don't have the means to hop on the music train. I'll try to whip up some actual posts that you can comment on ^_^;

Shadow: Awww, you're too nice -^_^-

John: Thank you >:3

Shanny: I've learned from some of the best *winks* Love to you!

Becky: I try to give back. I try *giggles and hugs*

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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

   Ya'll rawk the mic pritty hard, yo!


http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=8EABWJLG
Start Rockin' - Antiloop



http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=GTEPWT30
Girlfriend - The Pusjinks



http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=8QTEVJZG
Someone new - Eskobar ft Heather Nova



http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=WO6KZZRP
Crying at the discoteque - Alcazar



http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=625WTEGA
Automatic Lover - Teddybears Sthlm



http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=ADUM6297
Yours to keep - Teddybears Sthlm ft Paola



http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=HWI4D8C8
Jerk it out - Caesars Palace



http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=LPP46TT2
Calleth you Commeth I - The Ark



http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=RGOATXZL
Living in America - The Sounds



http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=QUHDRAH9
Eye of the Spirit - Eric Gadd

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Monday, November 20, 2006

Woman!, woman!, woman! ... WOMAN!


http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=MDJS1XJE
Tuesday afternoon - Jennifer Brown

^ Uhm, I dunno if I need to put some kind of M or PG warning for this one, since it's got a slightly mature theme. Sooooo ... for those it applies to, you've been warned /end announcement.


http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=033RCAY0
Alive - Jennifer Brown


http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=KEO9SXDG
Two in the morning - Jennifer Brown



http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=5OXJ3MV4
Come along - Titiyo



http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=FDI93R1X
Electric - Robyn


http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=YCJWKYZV
Keep this fire burning - Robyn


http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=EURM8IVV
Don't stop the music - Robyn


http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=XKEE2G3A
Blow my mind - Robyn

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Friday, November 17, 2006

   6:08 PM

Schultz: You're a good man ^_^

Sarah: Well, you copy and paste the link into a new window. Once the site shows up you see 3 letters at the top next to MEGAUPLOAD and also a box into which you copy them. Clicking 'download' should prompt the song to do just that :3



Hmmmm, I feel like spreading some happy music around. How about we start off with a sibling duet, starring Eagle-Eye and Neneh Cherry? In English!

"Long way around"
http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=OSO0FQWG



Next are a couple of songs from an artist who dressed up like an Indian (as over in Asia), called himself Dr. Bombay and sang silly songs for a short period of time. He's got a new character coming up, though I can't remember more than that. Anyway, these two songs are all about being very silly and skipping around like a fool ^_^


S.O.S (The tiger took my family)
http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=A9GK2PZ9


Rice and curry
http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=OV2PDYFU



Up now is a song by the Swedish artist DJ Mendez (or just Mendez) who combines English and ... some Latin language. Dunno if it's Spanish or Portugeese or *shrugs helplessly* Oh yeah, he does this rapping. The chorus, which is sung by someone else, is what has me laughing. Enjoy :p

Razor Tongue
http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=4Y7O5ZNH



Do you remember the video to Madonna's "Nothing really matters"? Well, the guy who directed it is in this next band. Or rather, he was. They were called Stakka Bo and the song is:

"Here we go again"
http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=H7V8QP6C



That's it for today, folks. A quick question before I wrap up: Would you like a mixed basket next time or a serving of ballads? There's also the possibility of a handful of songs from one single group. The choice is yours!

A gigantic spaceship full of love to everyone =D

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Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Schultzie: Hmmm, ok. I'll let you slide this time :p

Tony: .... I so want to see that.

Becky: :O *squeezes lovingly* I'm sorry to hear it was a rough day but it's good that it came in a time of need *hugs more*

Shanny: And I love you! *uploads more music*

MC: XD That makes sense to me. And I'll be sure to share some more Swedish music .... NOW!



Let's start off with a track you'll recognise: "Dancing Queen" performed by an A Capella group called The Real Group with a special appareance from Frida, original member of ABBA.

http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=X1URVSA6



And since they're really good at what they're doing, let's throw in some more! The first one is a Traditional Swedish song "Vem kan segla förutan vind" (Who can sail without wind)

http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=XKNAS2KA



I'm not sure how to translate the title of the next one .... Basically they're singing about sailing and the art of it. This is another classic in Sweden and it's featured in one of the most hilariously funny movies ever made here, with the same title as the song: "Att angöra en brygga" (The art of docking .... or whatever you call it when you stop the boat at the docks >.>)

http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=F8ML0CUE



This last one is just a really nice one to listen to, with lyrics that - if you understand them XD - are quite liberating and giggle induducing. "Varför får man inte bara vara som man är?" (Why can't we just be who we are?)

http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=NB6467NC



If anyone wants translations of the lyrics I guess I could try my hand at it. Or maybe Sara would love to give it a go, for her own amusement and then we could compare notes! *gets starry eyes* .... Ehum. But yes. Lemme know =)

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Monday, November 13, 2006

   1:30 PM

Schultz-Man: *slaps your pinky finger for depreciating yourself* Every comment matters =)

John: >.> Sorry I wasn't online for you. Right now all my energy is directed to taking care of mom, the household and making sure I get enough rest for myself in between. I misses yoo :3

Sarah: Mmmmm, while soup isn't my thing I can totally relate when it's put in a context with hot chocolate instead _^_

PS: We need to play Literati when we get the chance ;o

NiteOwl: XD It really sounds like the cat is making an effort to be as loud as possible, which makes it even more fun. Cool points goes out to your cat, by the way :p

Shadow: *gives you some leftover soup* Oddly enough Pictionary hasn't been able to grab my interest but everyone else swears on/by its funness >.>

*laughs* Your avatar feels strangely accurate right now XD;

Alexa: That surprises me since you're so awesome at making superb myo posts :o Board games are a slightly different kind of beast, indeed though *strokes beard but stops to feed Lexy some soup*

Tony: Tape as in the sticky kind or the ones you record audio/video on? Are we talking about the ones put on a wall or on your computer screen? Your straightforward answer seems to have confused me greatly and now I simply must understand it! *blushes*

John: Now I am really intrigued!

James: I'd love to feel up your house :)

It's a joy to see you around more often and it'll be really cool to experience your future website when it comes around!

MC: That tends to happen *nods* While making a list for dinners to make during the week might seem tedious and boring, it does help you to mix it up better. Having loads of ingredients that can be used in more than 1 dish is also a good tip ^_^

You lucky bastard! *laughs and hugs*

Shinje: Plain panted walls don't have to be boring. There's always paintings to cover them with and it can come to life with a plant in front of it =D

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NightBeck was generous enough to share a lot of music with her adoring fans and I wanted to repay her for it. My initial plan was to find songs with Nanne and the band she was in but after much searching it only added up to the one song XD

In the process of searching I came up with a bunch of other songs with Swedish artists/bands that would be fun to force down your throats share with ya'll. Some are old, some are new-ish, a few might be to no one's taste, others might get a whole lot of loving. Who knows?!

Copy and paste into a new window, people =)

http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=CB5D6QZP
Nanne Grönwall - "Avundsjuk" (Jealous)

http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=L7SKFU7X
Tommy Körberg - "Anthem" from the musical Chess

Tommy Körberg has an amazingly strong voice while still being able to keep it soft when need be. There's this older song called "Stad i ljus" (which translates to Illimunated city) that is almost more powerful than Anthem. I'll see if I can find it somewhere!

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Saturday, November 11, 2006

6:15 PM

Wallpaper. Some can be really horrific to look at, let alone plaster on a wall. Then there are those precious gems that you can't get enough of. I found the latter when tagging along with mom and dad to a store where they've got all these things you need to work on your house (paint, wallpaper, tiles, etc). In the very first batch of wallies I looked at my eye was immediately drawn to a particular one and there wasn't a single wally that could compare to it *dreamy sigh*

It came in 3 or 4 shades, of which I ultimately settled on light-dark. Teh Yum! Maybe there's a sample online that you could see *makes note to check*

But anyway! There were other things I meant to post about yesterday when time flew by so quickly that it ran out >.>


Soup!

I hadn't planned on making any dinner yesterday because there were leftovers in the fridge. Then Inspiration suddenly struck when I decided to buy some buns to share with Eleine (who was coming over to borrow the car). "You will make a vegetable soup" it said to me. We had some ingredients but to make sure it didn't end up looking like a pathetic excuse for a ... soup, some more stuff was bought.

Mom came home in the middle of preparing the veggies but the only help I allowed her to give me was to see if the greens from the fridge would be alright to cook up. Which they were, huzzah! Some chopping, quick frying in zeh pan, water and seasoning later: Vegetable Soup ala Mimminx :3

Turns out it was a bit spicy for mom but the big shocker was hearing dad's response when I told him so "really? I thought it was fine"! He's notorious for not going overboard with the seasoning and reacting to strong flavours XD

So what did I put in it? Let's make a list =D

* 4 carrots
* ½ an onion
* ½ a red onion
* 3/4 of a leek
* a couple of [uncooked] potatoes
* 1 fist-sized Swedish turnip (XD)
* ½ a white cabbage
* 1 red pepper

All the veggies got sliced into dice-sized(ish) bits, except for the onion, then it was fried up in a big pot for a couple of minutes. During the fry-up I seasoned it with roughly 2 table spoons of salt and about .... 1-1½ tablespoons of chili pepper *grins* Oh, and 2 stock cubes.

Once everything had softened a bit I tossed in the potatoes and covered it with water, let it come to a boil and then it simmered away for 20-25 minutes.


It was quite fun! Having mom and dad both liking the soup also had its charm :p



Literati!

I love, love, love playing Literati. Words and the use of them, their meaning, etc etc etc, has me hooked. Though oddly enough I suck a little in the game where you take one (preferably long) word and make new words from it during whatever time you set (1 minute?). Anyway. Being shown Literati was a blessing to me and most likely a curse to those I've hounded since my first game XD

In the beginning I sucked royally and regularly had my ass handed to me. Stubborness, along with plenty of game time, helped me turn things around eventually. Not that it was ever my intention to be the Literati Godess - which I couldn't anyway, since it's being held by Sara! - my only goal was to get better, learn more words. Winning is an added bonus.

Some of my favourite games have been when someone has beaten me, be it by a huge marginal or just a couple of points. It makes me happy to see them win and (unless I've had rotten letters) it's an indication of a thrilling game with lots of twists and turns. With a bundle of laughter in between ^_^

Unfortunately I seem to win more than I lose. That's not something to be complained about, me knows, but I just hate seeing friends feel it's pointless to even try to win or (in a worst case scenario) play at all. Sometime last year, for a limited few games, I even purposely lost to avoid making my opponent[s] feel dejected. After figuring it'd help them more if I challenged them to try harder to defeat me and thereby be able to bask in their glorious victory over the Queen of Cheap, I stopped giving away wins.

Considering how Literati is never more than a fun game to play for me, where winning or losing doesn't matter as long as everyone is enjoying themselves, it stings somewhat when I get asked if I let someone win or people suggest it's impossible to win against Mimmi. Literati gives me a positive feeling and to know I in turn give others negative feelings with it, well, le blah.

So remember that I can be beaten and have been beaten, countless times. When someone has won over me they've done so because we both put up a good fight, only they worked harder/better to come out on top.

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I just gotta link you to the funniest cat EVER (the second clip is the best one and we die laughing every time we look at it!!!!) and to the cutest baby-giggle you've ever heard. The kid just wants to laugh _^_

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Uhm, sorry for not responding to comments =( I'm too tired (have a headache) to write about Life, as well, right now. Which means you'll have an actual post to look forward to =D

I love all my darlings out there :3

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