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3:40pm: I am so furious at...myself? The World? Both?

The last couple of days have been quite a nightmare, my subconsious is freaking out on me, last night I felt terribly ill and called up the parish priest to say I wouldn't be able to do the Power Point at church which set off a schmoozle to say the least. M flipped out at me, and was still annoyed this morning, and I almost headed back to the apartment because I didn't think I was going to be any good at Easter lunch. In the end, I did the Power Point and picked up my little bro (who was running an hour late) and went back with him the the grandparents and saw Uncle Sam, Jo and Cousin Mack and all went pretty well...

But my Irritable Bowel it seems has declared war on chocolate, earlier in the day I ate some of the chocolate egg I'd been given by some friends at church. I ended up feeling terribly ill (incidentally, I had some chocolate last night before my stomach started hurting so bad), so I took some Buscopan and was fine.

But after Easter dinner, I had the rest of the egg and when the time came to drop my little bro off at the station and my guts started freaking out again...I was in such a state that I left my handbag with my wallet and mobile and a book at my grandparents' and didn't even realise it until I was all the way back here!

M called and told me it was there before I could call her, I had hopes that Uncle Sam and Jo were stil there, because they're going to the theatre over here and they could have dropped it off. But no. M said I should come back and get it, but God fuck it, I am no mood for that! Aside from the waste of Bridge Toll the thought of getting back in the damn car and driving all that way...

Fortunately Ben is coming to my rescue, he lives near my grandparents' place and has to pick up something in town tomorrow, so he'll bring it along.

I've just realised something though, I have no money or bus tickets or anything, how can I get into town? Great...

My subconsious is absolutely pissing me off...I swear it's trying to sabotage me, that it might actually believe it can get my parents to return if I freak out! But that's not fair! I would never be able to forgive myself if I ruined my parents big trip.

Goddamnit...I figured having my grandparents around in my parents absence, but at this current time it seems to do more harm than good...But...maybe not...Ugh! I need to get a grip, work is back on next week and there's no time to be sick, I got sick days, but to take them within a week of beginning work...well, geeze, I might as well wear a sign that says "Fire Me!"

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Rules

1. Choose a few of your own characters. Five at the most.
2. Make them answer the following questions.

Characters Chosen:

1. Alison Pinaza-Schafer
2. Evan Dothings

How Old Are You?

1. Depends on what year the BTTF story I'm writing is set!
2. From 14 onwards.

Height?

1. Never actually thought about it...I kind of imagined short though.
2. He ends up been over 6 feet.

You Got Any Bad Habits?

1. Smoking, slacking off school work, swearing.
2. Slacking of school work, disrespecting teachers

You A Virgin?

1. Depends on the year...anytime after 1954, nope.
2. Again depends...he probably loses it before the end of High School though.

Who's your Mate?

You mean as in a life partner right? Not as in friends?
1. Bob Tennant, eventually.
2. I don't believe Evan ever marries.

Have Any Kids?

1. I don't know...(LOL, boy I don't know my own characters too well!)
2. Nope.

Favourite Food?

1. Hot dogs and milkshakes.
2. Authetic New York Chinese food.

Favorite Colour?

1. Green, I think?
2. Blue

Most Annoying Person?

Who they think is the most annoying person I assume?

1. Lorraine Baines or Shelley Crow.
2. Evan finds Gwen rather irritating.

Best Friend?

1. George McFly, who also happens to be her half-brother in my BTTF universe (yeah, I know it's totally soap opera, but damnit I like it).
2. Harry Osborn and Jim Hooks.

Any Secrets?

1. The whole virginity losing thing, not something a girl of the 50s advertises to the world.
2. I had a secret for Evan, but I can't remember what it was now.

Love Anyone?

1. Her family and little sister, Daisy, especially (in the sibling sense!) and Bob.
2. Well, he loves his friends and family, not that he'd say so!

TACOS?

1. Alison: Huh? (Were tacos a widespread sort of food in 1950s America?)
2. Evan: Bring 'em on!

Ever Slept In All Day?

1. Alison: Duh!
2. Evan: Ditto!

Species/Race?

1. White caucasian female, with dark blonde hair.
2. Human male, with dark brown hair.

Crush?

1. She's had lots of crushes.
2. Various girls.

Favourite Band/Singer?

1. Alison: Whoever's rockin' on the radio!
2. Evan: Blink 182

Eye Colour/s?

1. Green, like her mother, Delae's.
2. Gray.

Skin?

1. White.
2. White.

Fat/Average/Slim?

1. Average, rather busty.
2. Slim.

Rain, Sunshine?

1. Rain, she's a bit of an emo chick sometimes!
2. Sunshine, all the better for him to get out and practice basketball!

Camping Or Staying Home?

1. Alison: Staying home, camping, ewww...
2. Evan: I'm not opposed to camping.

Dog, Cat?

1. Alison: Cat, all the way.
2. Evan: Dog, but we're not allowed one in the apartment.

Believe In Aliens?

1. Alison: Pft, no way...George does, though.
2. Evan: I'm sure something's out there.

Natural Born, or Clone?

1. Alison: Natural born, thank you! Although considering my parents' crappy relationship at the time, it's a miracle.
2. Evan: Natural born I assume, I don't really think about it. (Hey in the Spider-Man universe he could be a clone :OP)

Teeth?

1. Alison: I got a few cavities, brushing my teeth cramps my style sometimes.
2. Evan: Got 'em all, and they're white and straight, since I had braces.

Ever Destroyed Something Out Of Blind Rage?

1. Alison: A lot of things...not a person or anything expensive though.
2. Evan: I kicked in a door once...man, my folks were pissed.

Any Unusual Things About You?

1. Alison: Well, I'm not a pom-pom, cheery, chirpy goody two-shoes.
2. Evan: I can roll my tongue and wiggle my ears at the same time!

How Much Food/Drink Do You Need A Day?

1. Alison: Whenever I can, I eats.
2. Evan: Well, quite a bit, basketball takes a lot out of you, you know.

Favourite Place?

1.Alison: Never thought of it...
2.Evan: The Church, it's the brilliant club in Greenwich Village, in an old church as you might have assumed.

Pet Peeve?

1.Alison: George being a whimp, my brother's picking on me, pom-pom, cheery, chirpy good two-shoes gettin' in my face.
2.Evan: Schoolwork, God that stuff is a waste of time, having to clean my room, when my brother Jason plays the clarinet for more than a half hours, it gets so tedious!

Well, I'm not hating life so much now, but I sure don't know what to do with myself...Goddamnit...

FOUR FOR FRIDAY

Q1 - Motivation: Professionally speaking, what motivates you? Is it money, the ability to contribute to the decision-making process, a job well done, perks like a break room stocked with yummy foods and soft drinks, engaging and solving problems with co-workers, or something else?

Well, I've only just begun working full-time and I've been low on the dough, so right now it's deifinitely the money, it's also the people I work with, who thankfully are all very nice. Plus we get lunch brought for us, so that's a big plus!

Q2 - Foreign Affairs: Earlier this week, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, along with a small Congressional delegation, toured the Middle East, which included a stop in Syria for a face-to-face meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Vice President Dick Cheney, speaking on Thursday with radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, said Pelosi exhibited "bad behavior" by meeting with the Syrian President, while other critics of the Speaker charge her with undermining Presidential power, freelancing Middle East diplomacy, appeasing a terrorist regime, and even surrendering to Islamist radicalism by donning a head scarf. Even if this is the first you're hearing of Pelosi's visit, do you think the criticism she is receiving is fair? Should the Speaker of the House's role be limited to domestic affairs, or as the Speaker of the House (a body which represents all U.S. Citizens), is it appropriate for her to meet with Foreign dignitaries one-on-one, outside of the White House's oversight?

Shrug, I don't really know what a speaker for the House does...I mean is that her only role? Or is she also some sort of representive in her own right? I suppose it's pretty weird, but frankly the Middle East could do with more talking and less knee-jerk I'm-gonna-invade-you type shit.

Q3 - Pets and Recalls: Three weeks after a massive pet food recall began, there's appears to be no end in sight. Pet food processor Menu Foods has expanded its recall to include more varieties of food, while another manufacturer--Sunshine Mills--just issued a recall for more than 20 dog biscuit brands sold by Wal-Mart. As the recall expands, the Food and Drug Administration is reportedly struggling to deal with a growing number of consumer complaints, along with calls to investigate pet food on a national scale. Do you own any pets, and if so, how has your care or feeding of them changed since the recall began?

I have no idea what the recall is about, but it sounds like a pain in the ass, especially if one of those brands were the only ones the local store stocked. But I only have Ned and The Plant, and living in Aus we're not having any problems on that front. But it really should be checked out, I guess.

Q4 - Names: According to the Associated Press, Michael and Karolina Tomaro are locked in a court battle with Swedish authorities, which rejected their application to name their six-month-old child after the legendary rock band Metallica. Although the baby has already been baptized as "Metallica," the Swedish National Tax Board refused to register the name, saying it was associated with both the rock group and the word "metal," and was therefore deemed inappropriate. What are your thoughts on the matter? Should parents be allowed to name a child whatever they choose, or are some name so absurd and inappropriate that government should stand in the way?

Duh, what? That's the first I've ever heard of the government stepping in with anything like that, I mean think of Heaven Hari Tiger Lily, think of Apple Platrow. It's hard to say though, on the one hand, saddling a kid with a horrible name can really cause a lot of problems, since kids can be cruel. On the other...it seems like letting the Government decide what you can or cannot call your kid just seems wrong.

Friday Fill-In

#1

1. I'm superstitious about... mentioning bad things that haven't happened then not knocking on wood. Except I don't neccessarily have to knock on wood, any hard surface is fine for me.

2. The last pumpkin I decorated/carved looked like... never decorated a pumpkin, that isn't the Australia way. :OP

3. I'm going to dress up as ... I've been wanted to dress up in some 18th century clothes, although I could do without the corset...

4. Dear ~~Fall~~ Autumn... fuck you! And the cold you've given me.

5. Marilyn Manson... is someone I don't know all that much about.

6. It's the weekend! Woohooo! I'm gonna... bitch, lie down and getting pretty pissed off with life in general.

Friday Fiver

Just like staring into the sun

1. Four years ago -- where were you?

Four years ago would have been 8th April 2003 and I would have been on holidays for the first tim in my uni course. I think I was keeping a diary at the time, but it's down in The Box, so I can't be arse to go look.

2. What bores you to tears?

Those fuckin' Strata Meetings, gawd, do I really have to go to that thing? I'm gonna try and find a way to skip it.

3. Do you have rhythm?

Nah, I can't even clap in time.

4. Who would you like to see today?

My handbag! If you mean a person...my Canberra cousins, I had the most bizarre dream about them last night.

5. Friday fill-in:
Always thought that I'd not be such a lame-o by the time I reached 23.

Oh the plus side (knock on wood, touch gold) I think my cold maybe clearing up...now if only my stupid stomach could behave itself, geeze!

Hunger