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Princess Sparklefists ([personal profile] alexiscartwheel) wrote2008-12-30 04:33 pm
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No, I'm not dead

I just haven't been online much. (Life outside the internet? Yes, it's a strange concept.)

Christmas was good. On Christmas Eve we all went out for Japanese, and I went to midnight Mass at a cute little church near my Mom's house. My siblings I split Christmas Day between my parents' houses, which isn't ideal, but I'm pretty much adjusted to now. It does mean we get two Christmas trees and open gifts twice, so that's fun! [livejournal.com profile] d4ni came over on Boxing Day, and we watched "The Next Doctor." We had dinner at my uncle's house, and I played Rock Band with my 11 and 12 year old cousins. And we rounded out the Christmas season with another party with my dad's extended family. More food, more Christmas cookies, and I got an 8GB flash drive in the family gift exchange. :D

I'm really enjoying my break. It feels very good to have no responsibilities to worry about, even if I know it's only temporary. I can sleep in as long as I want or watch pointless movies on cable without any guilt. I had library books waiting for me when I got here, so there's plenty to read. It's fantastic. I think I'm driving home on Saturday, then it's back to work on Monday. I don't really have New Year plans yet. I'm invited to a party, but I think I might rather hang at home.

And just for fun, I've changed my layout. My awesome new Bones header was a Christmas present from [livejournal.com profile] abarero. You should all go check out her graphics at [livejournal.com profile] ushitora_icons.

I hope everyone had a happy Christmas, Hannukah, Solstice, Yule, Kwanzaa or whatever holiday you celebrate! :D

[identity profile] fiery-twilight.livejournal.com 2008-12-30 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Booooones! That header is gorgeous! :D

[identity profile] alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com 2008-12-31 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
I'm so in love with Bones right now, and she really did a fabulous job with it!
sea_thoughts: Ruby in *The Legend of Ruby Sunday* (HPWeasley Love - ajcher)

[personal profile] sea_thoughts 2008-12-30 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Nice header! Emily looks really tanned. o.o I love David's expression!

[identity profile] alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com 2008-12-31 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Bones seems to have consistently awesome promo images. It doesn't hurt at all that Emily and David are both incredibly attractive, of course. :)
sea_thoughts: Ruby in *The Legend of Ruby Sunday* (HPAt the End - dark_branwen)

[personal profile] sea_thoughts 2008-12-31 05:06 pm (UTC)(link)
When is it re-starting? ;_; *is having withdrawal symptoms*

[identity profile] alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com 2009-01-01 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
I keep seeing commercials for the new episodes! Fox's website says January 15th. That's too faaaaar.
sea_thoughts: Ruby in *The Legend of Ruby Sunday* (TWGrief - holo_daxy)

[personal profile] sea_thoughts 2009-01-01 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
TWO WEEKS? ;_; I always knew Fox was evil...

[identity profile] alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com 2009-01-02 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
Very evil! But one of the cable networks here is having a Bones marathon tonight, so I'll have to settle for that.

[identity profile] d4ni.livejournal.com 2008-12-30 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Yay! Glad you didn't end up with a shitty toaster in the gift exchange! Also, that header is purdy. God, I think you're turning me on... to Bones, that is. Damn you!

::runs off to download episodes::

[identity profile] alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com 2008-12-31 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
Nope! No crazy toasters this year!

And yay for corrupting you with Bones!! One day you will learn to trust me. Seriously though, it's soooo much more about the characters than most procedural crime shows. Like I said, they're channeling the X-Files rather than C.S.I..
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[personal profile] abarero 2008-12-31 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
Ooh the finished product with the accent colors you choose looks lovely! I'm so glad you like it :)

[identity profile] alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com 2009-01-01 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
It's fabulous! Whenever I read my flist I have to pause for my "oooh! look at my pretty header!" moment. :D