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Jul. 12th, 2010 10:38 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
tammaiyaI am awake and it hurts. *weeps* What hurts more is knowing that I will actually have to BE at my Assessment Centre for AG's tomorrow at 8.15am, which is when I got up this morning. Urrghhhhh.
What else is there to say... went out to lunch with parents, aunt and uncle at a vinyard yesterday. Had to drive about an hour there and back out to the middle of what looked a lot like bumfuck, NSW, to get there, but it did taste delicious. Translation job has undergone severe restructuring and now seems to have been changed into an editing job. Am a little pissed and a lot baffled by such a major change at this late stage - I'd already spent time, effort and stressing translating part of my two chapters, and now I get paid less. But on the other hand, it's also less effort and time to go into it, I wasn't relying on the money (because I'm broke now, but I'm not getting paid until next year when I pray like hell to have a graduate job anyway), and I was worrying about the time drain while I was supposed to be working on my thesis, so in that sense it's a mixed blessing. Whatever, I guess I'll just roll with it. It does highlight an additional reason why translation as a career is filled with pitfalls, however.
Meanwhile, I am having another Disney kick. These happen periodically, often after playing Kingdom Hearts. In my defence I was already drifting in that direction, and then there was KH. The only difference is that now I'm tentatively contemplating the idea of watching some of the older Disney movies I haven't watched since I was about 4 because I never felt compelled to rewatch them, like Sleeping Beauty. I am still a bit suspicious about the whole damsel-in-distress-needs-rescuing thing, but they appear to have more plot than I recalled. Before that, though, finally season 2 of the Emperor's New School exists on the internet! \o/ It's kind of tragic, I have to acknowledge that my sense of quality and taste must actually be totally broken because the internet gave it AWFUL ratings and yet I find it hilarious. /o\ I am such a weirdo.
Speaking of TV, Hotaru no Hikari is currently airing its second season. I am so excited, you have no idea.
Randomly, Mari linked me to this and it's totally hilarious if you know FFXII. You don't even need to read the Japanese. Although, the second time I was looking at it I noticed there's no Balthier. Could they find no one fabulous enough? It would make me happy in my soul if someone could do one with Johnny Depp. Not PotC, obviously, but seriously. Happy in my soul.
Speaking of, OMG, psychic octopus! :O
And now for a meme, gacked from Fahye!
1. How can I tell if you're angry?
Hmmm. I don't actually get angry very often unless you're my mother or a random bigot on tv/the internet, honestly. In the first case it's pretty obvious because there will be screaming, and in the second case... it will be obvious because there will be righteously indignant ranting. XD More seriously, I tend to get sad, frustrated or annoyed more than outright angry. In the latter two cases, I will probably be pretty passive-aggressive - all sulking and avoiding confrontation and shutting down, and believe me, I KNOW how annoying that is, having been on the receiving end, and I'm preemptively sorry. XD;
Of course, what makes this difficult is that sometimes on IM my answers are short or delayed simply because I'm distracted and scatterbrained or playing my PSP at the same time or whatever and you haven't done anything wrong, so please don't think I'm necessarily upset if I'm being like that! In fact, that's way more common than me being actually annoyed, so really, just ignore me.
2. How should I behave around you if you're angry?
If I'm obviously angry at someone else - again, probably a family member or a random bigot - like, spitting mad, just let me rant and commiserate with me, and if you're going to point out I'm being an idiot/it's kind of my fault/my mother has a point/whatever, wait until I've calmed down a bit. Chances are I already know and when I'm upset that's not something I'll react well to. If I seem like I'm stonewalling you, as said above, I might not actually be intending to, but if you're really worried, just ask. Talking it through is the best way to resolve it. Unless we've been arguing about something and I shut down, because that probably means you've offended me or I've got all defensive about it and you're better off to just ignore me and let it go. Time heals! And like I said, when in doubt, try to talk to me about it. (Preferably in a non-confrontational way.)
3. How do you want me to behave when you are hurting emotionally? How is it best to comfort you?
Hugs, chocolate and sympathy are always welcome. Mostly want I want is someone to listen to me and show they care. (And seriously, hugs, if you're anywhere near my zipcode.) At a certain point, though, thinking about it is just going to depress me more, in which case I want distractions. Talk to me about things I like, draw me into discussions about characters and pairings and plot twists of a canon we both enjoy.
4. Are there things we should not discuss?
It's pretty much open field on personal things. I'm willing to discuss anything, it's more a question of how you approach it. If I feel you're being judgmental, I'll get defensive. Mostly, just don't be overly, unremittingly critical of something I like, because that will irritate me no end, and don't say anything overtly racist, sexist or homophobic (or if you accidentally do, be willing to apologise when I call you on it, rather than start a fight) and we'll be fine.
5. How should I treat you when you are ill?
Uhhh. Hm. If it's online, be sympathetic, patient with my whining and don't expect too much conversational brilliance from me. XD If RL... well, feel free to retire to the safe, contagion-free online world and do likewise. If you're stuck with me, for whatever reason, I guess it depends what I've got. I'll feel terrible if you catch it off me, so try to keep clear of my germs, if you can, and if I seem particularly out of it, make me check my blood sugar because I can't sense when it's off as well if I'm already down with the flu and might not be cogent enough to keep doing it myself. Actually, that's probably more useful than how to treat me when I'm ill - how to know when there's something diabetically wrong with me. XD; If in doubt, ask!
6. What makes you happy that's in my power to grant you?
... Hugs, chocolate, and talking about things that interest me? XD Like every writer doing this meme, fic comments are always welcome. Letting me bounce fic ideas off you and shove bits of fic at you while I write always appreciated. Recs for things you'd think I'd like, sending me music. Watch/play/read/etc something I really like and discuss it with me! (er, so long as you don't hate it and just want to criticise it, obviously)
7. How would you like us to recognize your birthday?
Remembering it and telling me happy birthday is always a good start, but I'm really terrible at that myself so don't feel bad if you miss it. Gift-fic or art for a pairing I like is always appreciated, keeping in mind I suck at prompts. Spare some time for me, show some interest in hanging out if you're nearby in RL. Give me an email or a text, call me up, whatever. Mostly I just want to know you care. I've had a lot of really good birthdays, but I've had some where I've felt really lonely and isolated and that totally sucks, so.
8. Are there any standing categories of presents that would be appropriate or unwelcome?
Well, I wasn't very impressed when my mother gave me a desk for my 16th birthday.... XD In all seriousness, I'll be happy with most things if a little thought has gone into it. Don't feel like you have to spend money on me, even if you know me IRL - especially not this year, I'm broke and have been to all these parties where I couldn't give presents and felt totally guilty about it - although I'll appreciate it if you do. If you're a writer, artist, etc whatever, creative gifts are adored. Something like art for something I've written may cause me to emit high-pitched squeaks. If you do want to physically give me something, I live in mad chaos and clutter so something with some functionality rather than candles or so on is preferable. I will love you forever if you get me something you know I want but haven't gotten myself; games, guidebooks, books, dvds etc. Probably only give me CDs if you know I really want to own that CD, otherwise it falls into the clutter category and I'd rather you sent me MP3s. Something you think I'd love and want to share with me - I'll love the gift, although please don't be offended or annoyed if I don't get around to it straight away, because I am hopelessly wafty about these things. If it's a movie, sit down and watch it with me! And if it's a book, keep telling me things to remind me just how much I'd love it. XD; Otherwise, I'll keep forgetting to get around to it, and feel incredibly guilty every time I remember. Oh yeah, burning me a movie or tv series or music or what have you that you know I haven't gotten around to procuring for myself is a good, inexpensive option. Otherwise, jewellery is always, ALWAYS welcome, as is interesting and exciting clothing, though that has the downside of being expensive and maybe not fitting. BASICALLY, so long as you've put thought into it, I'm sure I'll love it. ^^; I'm trying to be as specific as I can here because I always suck ass at this whenever people ask me, specifically, what do you want for your birthday/christmas?
9. Are there times of the year that are difficult for you? Please explain if you are comfortable.
Ummm. Not really? Oh wait, this is only going to be relevant for the next six months (I cannot believe I am that close to graduating), but heavy assessment periods. I get super stressed and they tend to trigger off my bouts of depression. I will probably be a pretty crappy friend during midterms and finals because I will be too stressed out to leave the house or do anything and I might forget to email you back, even if I start composing replies in my head.
10. Are there important anniversaries in your life?
Birthdays, Christmas? Not really at the moment.
11. How do I cater for you if you are visiting me?
As anyone doing this meme, INTERNET. I needs it to live, precioussss. I'm not precisely a picky eater, but there are some things I don't like/can't eat (mostly hot food, hot as in spicy). Don't ask me about diabetic diets, because honestly, there isn't one. I just need food with reasonable regularity and enough carbohydrates in it, and I'll regulate the rest for myself. But on that note, try to have some stuff you don't mind me eating around the house for snacks and in case of emergency - fruit is always good. Muesli/nut bars, biscuits, even chocolate, whatever, so long as there's some low GI carbohydrates I'm good. I can get fatigued by too much socialising, so be prepared to let me have some quiet me-and-internets time, although I'll still appreciate your company, just maybe with more companionable silence. Make sure I have all the necessary contact details and possibly a map, because I'm kind of an idiot and prone to mishap (let's not talk about that time I got lost in Sendai. SORRY![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
youkofujima! orz). I'd love it if you can make some time to hang out with me and maybe show me around if I haven't been to your city before, although obviously I don't want to inconvenience you.
12. If I want to contact you, how should I do it?
Email will certainly get my attention, although I can be a flake and forget to reply. Same deal with LJ. Texting my mobile was failproof in Japan, but in Australia, while it's an okay way to reach me, I don't often check my phone at home and often forget to charge it so it runs out of batteries even when I go out, so it's better when it's not urgent or we've already made plans. Calling my mobile or home phone works quite well, but might not be appreciated if I'm busy stressing out. I have a Facebook, but my checking of it is erratic and I've almost missed some party invitations that way. IM is the absolute best way to do it if we do that. Otherwise, yeah, email. I'm glued to the internet so even if I'm not around on IM or don't respond immediately to an email, I will at the very least know what you want to tell me and if it's important I won't flake on you.
What else is there to say... went out to lunch with parents, aunt and uncle at a vinyard yesterday. Had to drive about an hour there and back out to the middle of what looked a lot like bumfuck, NSW, to get there, but it did taste delicious. Translation job has undergone severe restructuring and now seems to have been changed into an editing job. Am a little pissed and a lot baffled by such a major change at this late stage - I'd already spent time, effort and stressing translating part of my two chapters, and now I get paid less. But on the other hand, it's also less effort and time to go into it, I wasn't relying on the money (because I'm broke now, but I'm not getting paid until next year when I pray like hell to have a graduate job anyway), and I was worrying about the time drain while I was supposed to be working on my thesis, so in that sense it's a mixed blessing. Whatever, I guess I'll just roll with it. It does highlight an additional reason why translation as a career is filled with pitfalls, however.
Meanwhile, I am having another Disney kick. These happen periodically, often after playing Kingdom Hearts. In my defence I was already drifting in that direction, and then there was KH. The only difference is that now I'm tentatively contemplating the idea of watching some of the older Disney movies I haven't watched since I was about 4 because I never felt compelled to rewatch them, like Sleeping Beauty. I am still a bit suspicious about the whole damsel-in-distress-needs-rescuing thing, but they appear to have more plot than I recalled. Before that, though, finally season 2 of the Emperor's New School exists on the internet! \o/ It's kind of tragic, I have to acknowledge that my sense of quality and taste must actually be totally broken because the internet gave it AWFUL ratings and yet I find it hilarious. /o\ I am such a weirdo.
Speaking of TV, Hotaru no Hikari is currently airing its second season. I am so excited, you have no idea.
Randomly, Mari linked me to this and it's totally hilarious if you know FFXII. You don't even need to read the Japanese. Although, the second time I was looking at it I noticed there's no Balthier. Could they find no one fabulous enough? It would make me happy in my soul if someone could do one with Johnny Depp. Not PotC, obviously, but seriously. Happy in my soul.
Speaking of, OMG, psychic octopus! :O
And now for a meme, gacked from Fahye!
1. How can I tell if you're angry?
Hmmm. I don't actually get angry very often unless you're my mother or a random bigot on tv/the internet, honestly. In the first case it's pretty obvious because there will be screaming, and in the second case... it will be obvious because there will be righteously indignant ranting. XD More seriously, I tend to get sad, frustrated or annoyed more than outright angry. In the latter two cases, I will probably be pretty passive-aggressive - all sulking and avoiding confrontation and shutting down, and believe me, I KNOW how annoying that is, having been on the receiving end, and I'm preemptively sorry. XD;
Of course, what makes this difficult is that sometimes on IM my answers are short or delayed simply because I'm distracted and scatterbrained or playing my PSP at the same time or whatever and you haven't done anything wrong, so please don't think I'm necessarily upset if I'm being like that! In fact, that's way more common than me being actually annoyed, so really, just ignore me.
2. How should I behave around you if you're angry?
If I'm obviously angry at someone else - again, probably a family member or a random bigot - like, spitting mad, just let me rant and commiserate with me, and if you're going to point out I'm being an idiot/it's kind of my fault/my mother has a point/whatever, wait until I've calmed down a bit. Chances are I already know and when I'm upset that's not something I'll react well to. If I seem like I'm stonewalling you, as said above, I might not actually be intending to, but if you're really worried, just ask. Talking it through is the best way to resolve it. Unless we've been arguing about something and I shut down, because that probably means you've offended me or I've got all defensive about it and you're better off to just ignore me and let it go. Time heals! And like I said, when in doubt, try to talk to me about it. (Preferably in a non-confrontational way.)
3. How do you want me to behave when you are hurting emotionally? How is it best to comfort you?
Hugs, chocolate and sympathy are always welcome. Mostly want I want is someone to listen to me and show they care. (And seriously, hugs, if you're anywhere near my zipcode.) At a certain point, though, thinking about it is just going to depress me more, in which case I want distractions. Talk to me about things I like, draw me into discussions about characters and pairings and plot twists of a canon we both enjoy.
4. Are there things we should not discuss?
It's pretty much open field on personal things. I'm willing to discuss anything, it's more a question of how you approach it. If I feel you're being judgmental, I'll get defensive. Mostly, just don't be overly, unremittingly critical of something I like, because that will irritate me no end, and don't say anything overtly racist, sexist or homophobic (or if you accidentally do, be willing to apologise when I call you on it, rather than start a fight) and we'll be fine.
5. How should I treat you when you are ill?
Uhhh. Hm. If it's online, be sympathetic, patient with my whining and don't expect too much conversational brilliance from me. XD If RL... well, feel free to retire to the safe, contagion-free online world and do likewise. If you're stuck with me, for whatever reason, I guess it depends what I've got. I'll feel terrible if you catch it off me, so try to keep clear of my germs, if you can, and if I seem particularly out of it, make me check my blood sugar because I can't sense when it's off as well if I'm already down with the flu and might not be cogent enough to keep doing it myself. Actually, that's probably more useful than how to treat me when I'm ill - how to know when there's something diabetically wrong with me. XD; If in doubt, ask!
6. What makes you happy that's in my power to grant you?
... Hugs, chocolate, and talking about things that interest me? XD Like every writer doing this meme, fic comments are always welcome. Letting me bounce fic ideas off you and shove bits of fic at you while I write always appreciated. Recs for things you'd think I'd like, sending me music. Watch/play/read/etc something I really like and discuss it with me! (er, so long as you don't hate it and just want to criticise it, obviously)
7. How would you like us to recognize your birthday?
Remembering it and telling me happy birthday is always a good start, but I'm really terrible at that myself so don't feel bad if you miss it. Gift-fic or art for a pairing I like is always appreciated, keeping in mind I suck at prompts. Spare some time for me, show some interest in hanging out if you're nearby in RL. Give me an email or a text, call me up, whatever. Mostly I just want to know you care. I've had a lot of really good birthdays, but I've had some where I've felt really lonely and isolated and that totally sucks, so.
8. Are there any standing categories of presents that would be appropriate or unwelcome?
Well, I wasn't very impressed when my mother gave me a desk for my 16th birthday.... XD In all seriousness, I'll be happy with most things if a little thought has gone into it. Don't feel like you have to spend money on me, even if you know me IRL - especially not this year, I'm broke and have been to all these parties where I couldn't give presents and felt totally guilty about it - although I'll appreciate it if you do. If you're a writer, artist, etc whatever, creative gifts are adored. Something like art for something I've written may cause me to emit high-pitched squeaks. If you do want to physically give me something, I live in mad chaos and clutter so something with some functionality rather than candles or so on is preferable. I will love you forever if you get me something you know I want but haven't gotten myself; games, guidebooks, books, dvds etc. Probably only give me CDs if you know I really want to own that CD, otherwise it falls into the clutter category and I'd rather you sent me MP3s. Something you think I'd love and want to share with me - I'll love the gift, although please don't be offended or annoyed if I don't get around to it straight away, because I am hopelessly wafty about these things. If it's a movie, sit down and watch it with me! And if it's a book, keep telling me things to remind me just how much I'd love it. XD; Otherwise, I'll keep forgetting to get around to it, and feel incredibly guilty every time I remember. Oh yeah, burning me a movie or tv series or music or what have you that you know I haven't gotten around to procuring for myself is a good, inexpensive option. Otherwise, jewellery is always, ALWAYS welcome, as is interesting and exciting clothing, though that has the downside of being expensive and maybe not fitting. BASICALLY, so long as you've put thought into it, I'm sure I'll love it. ^^; I'm trying to be as specific as I can here because I always suck ass at this whenever people ask me, specifically, what do you want for your birthday/christmas?
9. Are there times of the year that are difficult for you? Please explain if you are comfortable.
Ummm. Not really? Oh wait, this is only going to be relevant for the next six months (I cannot believe I am that close to graduating), but heavy assessment periods. I get super stressed and they tend to trigger off my bouts of depression. I will probably be a pretty crappy friend during midterms and finals because I will be too stressed out to leave the house or do anything and I might forget to email you back, even if I start composing replies in my head.
10. Are there important anniversaries in your life?
Birthdays, Christmas? Not really at the moment.
11. How do I cater for you if you are visiting me?
As anyone doing this meme, INTERNET. I needs it to live, precioussss. I'm not precisely a picky eater, but there are some things I don't like/can't eat (mostly hot food, hot as in spicy). Don't ask me about diabetic diets, because honestly, there isn't one. I just need food with reasonable regularity and enough carbohydrates in it, and I'll regulate the rest for myself. But on that note, try to have some stuff you don't mind me eating around the house for snacks and in case of emergency - fruit is always good. Muesli/nut bars, biscuits, even chocolate, whatever, so long as there's some low GI carbohydrates I'm good. I can get fatigued by too much socialising, so be prepared to let me have some quiet me-and-internets time, although I'll still appreciate your company, just maybe with more companionable silence. Make sure I have all the necessary contact details and possibly a map, because I'm kind of an idiot and prone to mishap (let's not talk about that time I got lost in Sendai. SORRY
youkofujima! orz). I'd love it if you can make some time to hang out with me and maybe show me around if I haven't been to your city before, although obviously I don't want to inconvenience you.12. If I want to contact you, how should I do it?
Email will certainly get my attention, although I can be a flake and forget to reply. Same deal with LJ. Texting my mobile was failproof in Japan, but in Australia, while it's an okay way to reach me, I don't often check my phone at home and often forget to charge it so it runs out of batteries even when I go out, so it's better when it's not urgent or we've already made plans. Calling my mobile or home phone works quite well, but might not be appreciated if I'm busy stressing out. I have a Facebook, but my checking of it is erratic and I've almost missed some party invitations that way. IM is the absolute best way to do it if we do that. Otherwise, yeah, email. I'm glued to the internet so even if I'm not around on IM or don't respond immediately to an email, I will at the very least know what you want to tell me and if it's important I won't flake on you.
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Date: 2010-07-28 08:57 am (UTC)Anyway, interesting meme!