Diary of an Introvert

Can I Help My Library?

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:04:11 -0600

I remember a time before the cuts.

I remember that line on the Chicago Public Library’s webpage next to a book that said “Not Checked Out” – I remember when that meant something.

Yesterday, when I entered the library, nothing seemed amiss. The books were…

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themarysue: the-thought-emporium-imperial: I JUST REMEMBERED I...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:21:05 -0600

themarysue:

the-thought-emporium-imperial:

I JUST REMEMBERED I HAD THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF THE PAGE TOO.

THAT MAKES THIS DOUBLE FUN!

Changing rooms? Batgirl does not have time for this shit.

My Morning Routine

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:38:17 -0600

A couple of days ago I took my love of lists and organizing a bit farther than usual – and actually wrote out a list of everything I need to do in the morning, in the order in which I ought to do them for maximum efficiency. Because I am all about…

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5 Goals for 2013

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:23:47 -0600

1. Get Married. Yes, by the end of this year, I will be Victoria C. H. Anderson instead of Victoria C. Hughes. You can thank Dave for that one. But I really want this to go off without a hitch, and planning a real wedding instead of eloping is a lot of…

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10 Things I'm Glad I Did This Year

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:27:07 -0600

1. Graduated from college a year early. Student loans are bad enough without an extra year to pay on them. And plus I have so much more free time.

2. Went to WindyCon for the first time. This reassured me that I wasn’t the only sane-and-yet-insane lover of sci-fi out there, and also that my writing was readable and enjoyable.

3. Reached out to people to talk things out instead of just writing in a journal and fuming. Talking - not yelling - is a much more efficient way of dealing with problems than just hoping that things will change.

4. Reached out to the people that we hired at work. I never would have known what awesome people I was working with if I hadn’t had the courage to make conversation beyond teaching them, and even act a little silly sometimes.

5. Stuck with my job. Even though I’d like to write all day long, a steady paycheck and a job that stays at work is really nice to have. And plus, my bosses do make me feel appreciated.

6. Went to that Behemoth concert with Dave. Even if the fans were a little rough, it was definitely an experience, and Dave obviously loved it. Completely worth every moment that made me think I was going to be trampled to death. :)

7. Went with my gut instinct and bought Dave that Beer & Bacon tasting. And this one isn’t just because Dave was happy, either. That was some super-quality beer and bacon.

8. Re-read the Fountainhead. Reading it as a mature adult released me from a couple of hangups I’d had on it - when I was younger I wanted so badly to be exactly what Ayn Rand’s characters were, and I was always disappointed that I couldn’t seem to be that perfect. Reading it again, I realized that no one can be that perfect, and stopped getting so down when I wasn’t.

9. Kept going with my novel. My progress may have been variable throughout the year, but I never gave up, and that’s a really good feeling. (Sidenote: I’ve been working on this novel for over a year now. Maybe close to two. I haven’t been keeping track. Wow.)

10. Moved in with Dave. Not to be sappy, but it’s so comforting to live with someone who loves you and supports you, and makes home a place you like coming home to. Much better than either an empty apartment, or any roommates that I’ve ever had.

padfootmagic: “My dad wouldn’t have any of this kids stuff. We...

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:40:34 -0600

padfootmagic:

“My dad wouldn’t have any of this kids stuff. We would never be allowed to order from the kids’ menu in restaurants. He’d always expected me to have adult conversations. I wasn’t babied. I was expected to step up when I was told to. I was never not allowed alcohol — I was seven when I had my first glass of wine, mixed with water and with a meal. I found it really strange when I got to school and everyone was like, ‘Ooh, we’ve got alcohol!’ I wasn’t interested.” - Emma Watson

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Prime Minister of Australia kicking...

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:07:20 -0500

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Prime Minister of Australia kicking ass and taking names (mostly Tony Abbott’s). [x]

Didn’t realize until I got to the bottom and read the description that this really happened and it wasn’t just on a TV show.

LOVE.

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Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:40:50 -0500

legolastheobvious: #most underrated doctor ever

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 07:45:24 -0500

legolastheobvious:

#most underrated doctor ever

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Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:31:43 -0500

doctormonocle: The Aviator by Anne Stokes Note to self:...

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:18:14 -0500

doctormonocle:

The Aviator by Anne Stokes

Note to self: remember this idea.

z0mbiearms: In which Yzma does one hell of a Romney...

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 07:49:00 -0500

z0mbiearms:

In which Yzma does one hell of a Romney impression.

neilflamingoart: vbartilucci: It’s one thing to have a meme...

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:10:12 -0500

neilflamingoart:

vbartilucci:

It’s one thing to have a meme happen…it’s another to TELL people about it.

I … love this more than words can describe.

YES.

Maybe this is growing up, finally. I’m not sure what else it could be. Yes, I’m almost...

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:53:42 -0500

Maybe this is growing up, finally. I’m not sure what else it could be. Yes, I’m almost completely sure that this is growing up.

This is disillusionment. This is realizing that the people you’ve been measuring yourself against aren’t nearly as good, as kind, or as hardworking as you thought they were. This is realizing that there is no happy ending, no end to struggle. This is realizing that you can get used to, and find ways to be disappointed with, anything; and that includes success.

This is realizing that life is no fairy tale. This is watching the Olympics, watching a little girl win Olympic gold, and knowing that the morning after will feel hollow for her. She’s the best in the world - but life goes on. And eventually she’ll forget, for a moment, that she won that gold. And then, what will it really matter?

This is realizing that reaching the goal won’t really feel that much different from the moment before you reached it. Because once you reach it - there’s a higher goal, something else to strive for, something else that needs fixing.

This is realizing that no one can step in and make everything better. This is the same realization you had halfway through highschool - there is no magic. Things are just as they are.

This is not a completely depressing realization. At least you know now. Maybe now you can focus on finding completion in the journey, rather than the destination.

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Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:41:49 -0500

laughingsquid: Stray Books

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:03:24 -0500

laughingsquid:

Stray Books

laughingsquid: Human waste shuts down BART escalators in San...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:36:37 -0500

laughingsquid:

Human waste shuts down BART escalators in San Francisco

Ewwwww.

gavethefingertotheritalin: addispearz: iamrahwr: Charismatic,p...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:27:30 -0500

gavethefingertotheritalin:

addispearz:

iamrahwr:

Charismatic,passionate, sweet, happy :)

Dependent, thoughtful, honest, passionate

honest
passionate
genuine
thoughhtful

Elegant, courageous, loyal, critical

Implications of a water shortage

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:51:41 -0500

bitshare:

There is no doubt that some places in the world are currently suffering from a water shortage. The implications of a water shortage are many. But is there any end in sight? What can people do to help stop the water shortage problem from growing and becoming much more serious?
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Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:37:02 -0500