Muses and Mindings

I'm here!

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:11:10 GMT

Just letting you know that I'm in Chicago, enjoying dineegla's company.

The bus ride was alright. No exciting things happened; although, I did take a few photos.

And so, we continue...

Goodbye, SJ

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:19:18 GMT

Another one of my favorite comics has ended today.

Suburban Jungle, a comic that I've been religiously following for years is over. Last comic is today. I will miss it.

At least the comicker [is that even a word?] has another one he'll probably be doing. I'm keeping that one open to any other spots.

So, farewell good comic. 'Twas fun while it lasted, but all good things must come to an end...

FO: Joey Hat 5

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:03:33 GMT

I checked Ravelry. xD

Anywho, this lil' hat is from the first JoeyHat I did. I looked at it, and thought, 'It needs reshaping." so I frogged it, but I was supposed to redo the shaping, but I lost track and before I knew it, it was completely frogged. Damn.

But I prevailed! I did gauge [5 1/2 stitches on US6] and borrowed a pattern from The Opinioned Knitter. Did it top down and added stripes along the way [I used the leftover yarn from the Joey Hat 4] Used kitchener rib bind off for the edge.

It needs a light blocking, maybe steaming, dunno. What say you?

Makes sense.

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:06:45 GMT

[Edit: It just occured to me, Dracula raises from the dead many more times than zombies do. Why d'ya think there are so many Castlevania games?]

Object in Training: JoeyHat 4 [5?]

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:07:25 GMT

Have no clue how many hats I've knitted. No clue at all.

Deviation Time!

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:28:40 GMT

Plasma

Cha-cha-cha!

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:59:58 GMT

So I decided to break a habit of mine and unleashed my Christmas music collection early.

Right now, I'm listening to the Ultra Lounge Christmas Cocktails CD. All that is missing is the cold. *glares at the short-wearing weather status*

Three more days until my trip to Chicago! Anyone gonna glomp me when I get off the bus station? ;)

I think I did this before...

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:11:52 GMT

Ever wanted to see something about my life?
I have a digital camera, so request a picture!
You can request anything you want (within reason people... no nudity): a picture of something in my house, in my life, in my neighborhood, anything!.
I will either post a picture that I already have, or I will take a new one.

...and go!

Odd...

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:12:27 GMT

...and all that is, all what was, and all that will be shall balance on the point of a sword...
--Robert Jordan, Crossroads of Twilight

I feel extremely at edge.
I'm feeling this air of anticipation, of excitement.
Like the whole world is waiting with baited breath.
Something will happen. I'm sure of it.

I havn't felt like this since Mom got approved for Dad's benefits...

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:55:26 GMT

First off, no more Daylight Savings! For now. :|

Secondly, photos of the kids...well, most of them. The batteries gave out before I could get pics of Gloria's family. :(

I finally got a picture of the happy [yet still blaisé] couple, Sam and Angie Bocanegra, with Mister Sam [the third], Sam dressed as a doc from "Grey's Anatomy", Angie as a 1920/30's showgirl angel, and Mister Sam as a dinosaur.

Cris and Mister Sam. I tell you, the boy does not smile for the camera. :|

Left to right: Adrian [as Mario], Danny [some anime character], Samantha [Jedi knight], and Terra [Princess Peach]

Sophie as Wubsey.

And Isaac as some guy from 'Lost', with a sword from Seth's costume [SnakeEyes]. Caleb was an officer and Gloria was Isaac's companion from the show.

I didn't dress up, nor did Mom and Lisa. Stan and lil' Stan dressed as Longhorn fans [complete with face make-up]. All in all, good times.

Holloween hijinx

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:30:20 GMT

Hey folks. Hope you guys had a smashin' Halloween. Mine was a change of pace, because today was Illiana's 9th birthday party.

Nine years old. My how the time flies.

As all of you know, I usually spend my Halloween with Sam and Angie. But not this year, thank the gods. This time I'm spending a weekend at Lisa's and partying with cake and soda [All family members are exempt from the BirthdayKittens].

I didn't arrive in costume, one of a few, but all of the kids [invited and family] wore costumes and I gave out the candy [I was asked to mind the door].

Dunno what will happen tomorrow. As always.

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:32:07 GMT

Nanowrimo.

No, not doing it. My inspiration's run dry. I write a few lines, and trash the file. Nothing comes out good anymore. Even my artwork is suffering. I've done only a few and I feel that they are crap.

Not the one I'm rendering though. I think it's going to come out very, very neat.

Tomorrow is Holloween. No costume. Made a Harlequin mask though. Also going to Lisa's to a birthday party, which doubles as a masquerade.

One more week [and a couple more days] until I'm off to Chicago! I straightened some stuff out with Greyhound, and they said that for a modest fee, I can leave a week earlier, which me and dineegla wanted really. Yay!

So what's up with you? Hope all of you are having a grander time right now. :)

mmmMMMmmm...

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:21:48 GMT

From top to bottom: Pot roast, steamed broccoli, mac n'cheese.

Oh. My. God. It was gooood! MOM liked it, and she's rather picky with what I make. She really coudn't find anything wrong about it.

As mentioned before, this was a meal inspired from the wonderful blog, The Pioneer Woman. Her recipes are wonderful and deserve a thank you note.

A few points of interest:

Though she shuns potatoes in the mix, I quartered four of them and shucked them in the roast for the last two hours of cooking. They added a nice note of starch in it.
The cheese used was sharp Winsonsin chedder, which finished it off very weil, especially when seasoned. I thought I added too much pepper, but with everything all mixed in, I didn't notice it. In fact, the mustard shone through the dish and might be needing a touch reining in next time it's made, like Saturday. *lol*
Mom thought the mac n'cheese was something that could stand on it's own. She's right y'know. *nods*

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:09:12 GMT

Remind me never to listen to Mom while cooking with oil. The damned pan spit and splattered like crazy. Some hot oil landed in my face and hurt like the dickens.

But the roast is in the oven, gently cooking while I rest my hands from doing the dishes. A cold front came in while I was doing it and had to wait outside for a while waiting for mail.

So, how's you? Everything is fine really. *sigh* No, it's not. It's grey. I'm still in shock over the firing. Knitting and large doses of Steely Dan are driving out some of it.

And for those who were thinking of me getting Unemployment, drive that thought out of your mind. Not getting it. According to them, that letter of refusal I wrote back counted as defiance, and it counted against me. So nothing from that avenue.

MFF is planned with little hitches. Bus fare's been paid, registration's done for, the room rented. Of course, the job loss was a huge hitch, but I sailed past it.

And I think that's it...

Cooking mode, ON!

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:38:46 GMT

*flips switch and plans for tonights dinner*

Sorry I've been nonreportive here. Life at the moment is minorly humdrum; therefore, not worth reporting. But tonight is going to be, for I'll be making pot roast ala The Pioneer Woman along with her Mac n'Cheese. Brownies will probably finish with strong tea.

Fun times will be had! I will try to take photos.

Heya

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:39:39 GMT

This past weekend had me knitting and other stuff [besides birthday celebrating].

Mom's prayer shawl. She's already seen me knit at it, but hasn't given it a good hard look. She's loving the color, and I'm liking the pattern. There have been a few mistakes, but other than that, it's smooth sailing.

One question that does strike me is this: How longer do I have to go?! *chuckles*

I'm making another needlepoint box, this time with some Ebay-bought yarn [it's in Sports wieght], and it goes well with the canvas. I need to buy more canvas for more boxes. I'm still wanting to sell these, y'know.

Found this in one of the comic stores in Harlingen a few weeks back. Had a MAJOR freak-out with this and bought it. Yay!

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:27:02 GMT

It's too early! Too early dangit!

So, my birthday wasn't without it's shocks. Although I got plenty of wishes on Facebook [thanks you guys! *hugs/snugs/kittens*], Mom had this wild idea to clean the dining room and I took the liberty to clean some of the kitchen. Which was alright, because of the dinner she made [steak, baked 'tatoes, salad, mac&cheese]. I was feeling terribly pissed off [because I didn't go or do anything] but it went away after I made my birthday cake.

It has been a traditional thing that I always make my birthday cake [it was also established that I used to make everyone else's birthday cake], and this year was no exception. Using the cake recipe I found earlier, with Hershey's Special Dark cocoa, I also made the frosting. And it just came out so nummy...

Of course, it does go well with a handmade tart cherry sauce [was supposed to be filling, but just didn't thicken properly. hm.]. But it was just too much chocolate! I couldn't finish it, that's how much it was. And this was after I cut down the amount of cocoa in the recipe! [called for nine tablespoons, used six].

Mom also made her Party Punch, which made things extra lively, and with the kids giving me birthday cards, well, it really made my perked up my spirits.

Tonight, Cris is taking me to the local OG, along with friends, for a celebration of our own. We might go out drinking after that. Might.

guitar rifts

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:18:44 GMT

I am now 30 years old.

The BirthdayKittens cannot find me dangit! They can't! I won't let them. Mwhahahaha.

Onwards towards another day.

And on a morbid note...

Uhm...

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:52:24 GMT

I have a confession to make.

Throughout the years, I have gotten hooked onto the rapper Del the Funky Homosapien. He's my guilty pleasure.

First found with the first Gorillaz album, I got hooked with his style. Afterwards, I found a few songs from the "I Wish My Brother George Was Here" album. Then I was[/am] totally addicted with "Deltron 3030".

Now I'm listening to his latest album via his website and I can't help but enjoy it. I'm getting it. It'll throw everyone off. :D

-.-

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:55:31 GMT

You Are 40% Evil

A bit of evil lurks in your heart, but you hide it well.

In some ways, you are the most dangerous kind of evil.

How Evil Are You?

Blogthings: Learn Something Surprising About Yourself

Only 40%?!? Fuck that! *spits in someone's burger*

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:01:57 GMT

I really apologize for not talking. Facebook is more specified for my need of 'Less talk, more twitter' than anything.

Honestly, nothing is happening right now. Filed for unemployment. Washing yarn. Waiting until Thursday. Meh.

I just don't feel like talking. Don't feel like doing artwork. Don't feel like typing.

It contains kittens...

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:06:17 GMT

And while your at it, go on and browse the print gallery. No kittens, but if you're into abstract fractal works, you can't fail. :D

Storytime children!

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:20:53 GMT

Once upon a time, there was a knitter. One day, he was browsing throught the Harlingen Market Day fair when he espied a building...

Wondering about what he could find in there, he set forth valiently, not expecting much, but he was rather surprised to find two very wooly sweaters, each a dollar.

Knowing of how much yarn he could gather of them, he quickly looked up how to unravel sweaters and found a site that taught him all he needed to know.

And so he began with the grey one. And fucked up a sleeve. The rest went out well however.

The green one took longer, due to the fact that the sweater was lightly felted. But he was undetered! He used the best of his skills and came up with three balls!

The fourth was terrible in its way, always breaking apart, and the knitter said, "Fuck this," and quickly left it alone, leaving a terrible mass of tangles to toss away.

And so, the knitter was left with wonderful wool to work with. The End.

Here we are again...

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:14:03 GMT

Fall 2009 Mix

Hope you enjoy it.

grumbles

joey5542001@yahoo.com — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:18:58 GMT

I won't mince words: The Texas employment laws have put the state 'at will', meaning that I could have been fired for any reason at all.

Well, at least I can get rehired.