Adventures in Miniverse

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scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:51:15 GMT

Everyone, repeat after me:

Happy Birthday Yukiko!

I'm alive.

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:59:31 GMT

I'm still alive, just so everyone knows. Haven't found a new job yet. Need to look more determinedly. Especially since my boss's latest thing to do at the morning meeting is threaten us all with being fired. Because the store isn't perfect. Plant pots are being mistaken for dishware. OMG. The horror. Clearly this is a cause for firing someone, because this couldn't possibly have been an honest mistake. Just someone too lazy to do their job.

Which explains why "Mom" saw her kicking merchandise out of her way. Which isn't lazy at all, nor does it cost the store money on damages. Seriously, talk about ridiculous!

My legs have been swelling, and I've been falling asleep in the middle of conversing with someone. And in the middle of the day even if I slept 9 hours the previous night. Well, I was told I might have narcolepsy. Further testing still waiting to be done on that. Because it also seems that I have a low white blood cell count. Now I have to see a hematologist. I was supposed to see him today, but he was held up at the hospital. Now I have to reschedule my appointment.

My nerves are very frazzled, and this doesn't help. Gwah!

Anyhoo, I'll post something more positive next time. Until then - Zaijian!

For Gaston (1994-2009)

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:36:57 GMT

Meet me on the other side of forever.
Wait for me on the other side of the mirror.
I have some things that I must do.
But I will make it there.

And we will do all the things
We always said we'd do.
I know destiny must understand
This is only the beginning of me and you.

LG 3/23/09 (c)

For Gaston (1994-2009). Even fourteen and a half years wasn't long enough. Love you always.

The poem is mine. I wrote it for Gaston. Please don't take it.

I'm Alive and Work Rant

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:44:33 GMT

For the main body of my FL - Hey, I'm still alive!

For those of you who actually are interested in my pathetic life, click on the cut below.

Because my boss is a bitch. And, yes, Scuzzi effing swears. Even if nobody at work believes it.

Seriously, I am so sick of the way my boss schedules my lunch. I work 9:30-5 almost every day. And for nearly every day of the last two months, my "lunch" has been at 10:15 or 10:30. That's ridiculous. Sure, I can skip breakfast and eat then. But I'm still starving by the time it hits 5! Let's see - why? Oh, right, because I just worked 5 hours and 45 minutes without a meal! I'm not getting lunch. I'm getting brunch and dinner. 2 meals a day. There's a healthy lifestyle.

And having one or both of my breaks half an hour before and/or after my lunch sucks! The point is to have the breaks spilt the day so you get, oh right - a break! Not to get them "out of the way", because it's inconveniant for me to have a break in the afternoon!

And, no, I don't think going to the bathroom on clock is "time fraud". Not when you managers do it all the effing time!

And, yes, we're allowed to get a drink of water. We should be allowed water at our stations since you don't want us to leave them for up to 3-4 hours at a time!

And her telling the employee who bitched about the lunch and break schedules that she should be grateful to get them at all because there's no law that says you have to give them to her? WTF?? What century do you live in??? Cuz I'm pretty sure slavery was abolished!

Okay, rant over - for now.

MeiMei and the Three Cakes - Part 2

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:11:04 GMT

Forgot to finish the story. The third cake was just right. She took a sample into work, and everyone loved it! And so she made the wedding cake for the co-worker, and was told it was fantastic! When a second co-worker asked about making a wedding cake for a son, the first said she'd definately recommend her! ^-^

("Wheee!")

But she didn't get that job.

("Aw....")

Still, Meimei is very happy about the end of this tale and hopes to tell another similar story soon.

("The End!")

'Nuf Said

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:22:21 GMT

Happy New Year!

Meimei and the Three Cakes

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:32:54 GMT

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Meimei. And she loved to decorate cakes. One day, a co-worker of Meimei's asked if she would make her wedding cake. Meimei excitedly agreed.

("Wheeee!")

So Meimei set about making the cake. The first cake was too soft. It fell apart!

("Oh noz!")

So Meimei decided to try another recipe. She got one from crazymamasan. But Meimei overfilled the pan. So the second cake spilled over the pan and started a fire in the oven.

("Oh noz!")

How did the third cake turn out? You'll have to wait and see...

...I am?

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:22:18 GMT

bmmn is happy.

You're a rosy-cheeked ray of f'ing sunshine 24/7. I bet you smile a lot and little things don't get you down. Must be nice. Fuchsia's definitely your color.

wanna know your lj's moodring color? enter your user name and hit the button. (discussion thread)

Work

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:36:28 GMT

I passed my six month review. Yay. Atleast I get a raise, right?

Oops.

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:48:21 GMT

By the way. I'm still alive.

LOL Did I neglect this journal much? Been pretty busy with stuff. Work. Switching Apartments. Catching up on bills. Playing Cake Mania. And Diner Dash. Plus SpaceQuest. Not to mention Legoland.

Hehe...um...ya. Okay. Hi everyone!

Saboten Con Report

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:29:02 GMT

I got to indulge my inner geekdom this past weekend at Saboten Con!

I had a blast! I managed to finish my Kendappa costume. (Um...though I did have to stay up until 3:30 am the day of the con to do it...) I wish I'd managed to make her harp, though because everyone kept asking me if I was Belldandy. *sigh*

I also entered the AMV contest, and entered my BJD Didi into the BJD Fashion Show. I didn't win anything, but Didi did! LOL More on that here.

Likes:

The AMV Contest: Yah, the 40 or so minute wait before sucked, but as soon as things got up and running it ran really smoothly. There were also alot of good videos! I had a hard time choosing who to vote for! On top of that, the crowd was really reactive! They laughed, cheered, and were just a great audience for those of us with videos in the contest.

Cosplay: I don't know what it was, but it really felt like everyone went all out this con. There were so many great costumes! It makes me sad because I didn't have a camera! ;-;

Masquerade: See above for costumes. Seriously, there were such great costumes in the Masquerade! And (from what I could see of them - see dislikes below for more info) the skits were cool too! And if the AMV Contest had a great audience, then the Masquerade had a superb one! You guys were so excited and welcoming! It was all a contestant could ask for in an audience! Plus we all got a nifty participation prize. That so rocked! Plus - CUTIEPOP! 'Nuf said.

BJD Fashion Show: I didn't make it to a second day at the con - but my BJD Didi did! LOL From what I've seen and heard, this event was cool. I wish I could have come with my boy and met everyone. But, he did pretty good on his own - he even won 2nd place! Thank-you everyone who voted for him!

The Feel: I don't know how else to put it, but Saboten just had this awesome feeling to it. Everyone was so friendly - attendees, con staff, hotel staff, ect. You could just start chatting with random people, and they'd just chat back like old friends. It was fantastic! I've been to cons in which even just asking a fellow cosplayer for a picture is uncomfortable because they make you feel like an annoyance. I never experienced anything like that here. It was wonderful!

Being a Volunteer: This was also my first time as a volunteer, and admittedly I didn't do as much as others. I helped Yukiko at her Kimono Panel. I made props for the BJD Fashion Show. Otherwise I did a little gofering for people. I fetched drinks, and helped move tables. LOL I enjoyed doing it alot though. I think I'd like to volunteer again. Maybe even try to run an event.

Dislikes:

The Hotel: Too small! It got really crowded, especially in artist alley/around the panel rooms. Sometimes it was hard to get through. And it seemed sometimes it would clog the path whenever someone stopped someone for a picture. I also don't think I'd want to stay there. Windows on the inside? That seemed a little weird.

How the Masquerade was Run: Though I enjoyed being in the Masquerade, I didn't like how it was run. We only met one of the judges, which I didn't like. And we weren't told right away that we had to talk to people about music. I actually left and came back before I was told about it. Then there was alot of confusion about where we were supposed to meet before the Masq. My seat during the Masq was right in front of the side curtains - so I was trying to see through them to see the skits. At one point I stood up to go stand at the side so I could watch, and was quickly asked to sit back down by the staff. If I couldn't actually watch the Masq, I'd rather have been in a seperate room where I'd have felt free to move around and get water and such. I did get offered water by a staffmember during halftime - which I was really grateful for! I also feel the halftime went on way too long. Several contestants were saying they had to leave, and were wondering how long before the prizes were announced.

Okay, I'll post pics of me in my Kendappa costume later, as well as a link to my AMV.

Candy Bars

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:07:01 GMT

Peanutopolis \pE-nut-a-pu-lis\ (noun) a state of mind making you feel very strong and powerful, almost mayor-like.

This is what I get for trying a different candybar and reading the wrapper? I think I'll go back to Three Muskateers now.

Fast Update

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:57:16 GMT

Still busy with work. Still no cake classes. Never seem to have time anymore. I did update wojiantianshi!

Oof.

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:01:01 GMT

I've been super-duper busy lately, with working at my new job and all. Did I mention it's full time? Huzzah! Even if it's Jewelry again, and not Culinary, I'm not overly disappointed right now. Not with it being full time, and a pretty relaxed place to work. Not being very stressful is definately a good thing. And I've gotten several compliments on how I set up the cases. So that's awesome.

I don't have much else to report right now. I haven't gotten things worked out with my cake classes yet. I hope to get that taken care of soon - this weekend maybe? I'll have to see.

Movie Answers

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:07:50 GMT

In case you missed out and have no idea what this post is about

01 Rebirth of Mothra 3
02 Guys and Dolls
03 Troll
04 Singing in the Rain
05 Krull
06 The Lady In White
07 Godzilla King of Monsters
08 Solar Babies
09 Flower Drum Song
10 Tenchi Muyo in Love
11 Dinotopia
12 Watcher in the Woods
13 Venus Wars
14 Nightmare Before Christmas
15 Jumonji

01 Rebirth of Mothra 3 -
Because I love Kaiju films. Seriously, I could have made this list 15 Kaiju films and have admitted to loving every one of them. Of the "newer" Kaiju films I've seen, I think only Godzilla: 2000 and Godzilla: Final Wars compares with the Rebirth of Mothra series. And Number 3 is my favorite. Yes, it's campy, yes, it's cheesy, yes, it has a lame human plotline. But that's part of the fun of Kaiju, dammit!

02 Guys and Dolls -
If you don't know I love musicals and are on my friend's list, either you've been hiding under a rock or I need to post more. On second thought, don't answer which one. Choosing which musicals to include was really hard. Guys and Dolls is basically one of my absolute favorites of all time. Which is pretty funny considering it was one of the few I didn't grow up with. I was in my late teens when I caught it on TV and got hooked instantly. C'mon, Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando - how can you go wrong?

03 Troll -
Okay, if you don't know I'm a Fantasy and Sci-Fi geek, you have been hiding under a rock. Singing Mushrooms, a Witch with attitude, and evil fairies. What's not to love about Troll? I know, you're probably thinking it's Fantasy Plotline 27 or whatever - Kid into Fantasy and Sci-Fi meets good magic user and has to save sister from evil being. But Troll was one of the originals when it came to that plotline. Seriously, I could watch this movie a hundred times. I probably have.

04 Singing in the Rain -
Strangely enough, this was another musical I didn't grow up on, but is definately one of my favorite ones. The songs are great, Donald O'Connor is hilarious, and it's plotline is pretty original as far as musicals go. Did I mention I can do a mean Lina Lamont imitation?

05 Krull -
I don't care what the reviews you read online say, if you're a fantasy fan and haven't seen this movie - you're missing out. It's got a fabulous plot, the actors play their characters perfectly, and it has to be one of the most quotable movies I know!

06 The Lady In White -
One of the few movies on my shelf you'll find that you have to go to the horror section to find. But it's basically gore-free, and the spooky moments are actually few and far between. It's the way the movie mixes the paranormal with what is essentially a murder mystery that makes me love it. And the way they actor portrays the murderer's transformation from his everyday nice side to the violent killer is nothing short of amazing.

07 Godzilla King of Monsters -
When it comes to Kaiju films, you have to go back to the beginning atleast once! Or twice. Or maybe a couple dozen times. Godzilla remains the ultimate Kaiju, and though everyone has their favorites - and least favorites - of films that followed, the original is still one of the best. It's a movie I could never grow tired of watching.

08 Solar Babies -
Okay, I won't say that Solar Babies isn't a little campy, or full of sci-fi cliches. But it's also got a rather original plotline no one has ever tried to duplicate, and characters you actually do get easily attatched to. Including a glowing sentient ball of light, that somehow makes you feel for it without doing anything but glow and make sound effects.

09 Flower Drum Song -
Another musical. Why do I like Flower Drum Song? In this case, I have an easy answer. Because it's fun! If you don't enjoy watching this movie, you need to lighten up!

10 Tenchi Muyo in Love -
Tenchi was one of the first animes I ever liked. So if I was going to include anime, I had to include it's first movie. Truthfully, I adore Tenchi Muyo in Love - just like the series it's the perfect mix of comedy and drama. And includes one my favorite Tenchi lines ever by Washu. "Only one thing stands between you and oblivion...the most brilliant mind in the galaxy - you're looking at her!" ^0^

11 Dinotopia -
Of the most recent movies to touch the fantasy/sci-fi genre, this is my favorite. The fact that dinosaurs are involved does not hurt either. LOL It's generally very well acted for a modern movie, and actually manages not to drag too often despite being so long. (It was a Mini-series more than a movie, I guess. But I still say it counts.) The plot is interesting, and even if there are a few plotholes, all and all it ties everything up nicely in the end.

12 Watcher in the Woods -
Strangely enough, I don't think you find Watcher in the Woods in the horror section. Which is funny, because you'll probably get scared watching it more often than The Lady in White. One again you have that wonderful mix of paranormal and mystery. Though this time the mystery revolves around a disappearance rather than a murder. The story itself is just really compelling, and a few of the moments still make you start no matter how many times you watch it. All and all, this is probably one of my favorite movies of all time.

13 Venus Wars -
This is literally the first anime I ever fell in love with. In the distant past when the sci-fi channels played the good stuff, and had a yearly Anime event. Venus Wars is just cool. Take my word for it. ^-^

14 Nightmare Before Christmas -
Yah, I know, I have a morbid sense of humor. C'mon, what's there not to like about the Nightmare Before Christmas? It's morbidly funny, just plain fun to watch, and has really, really, really catchy music.

15 Jumonji -
Once again, ignore the reviews you read online - trust me. Though it has plenty of plotholes, you really can't find yourself caring. The movie is simply hilarious! And, once again, it's so immensely quotable. Seriously, if you hang around with my friends and I, you are bound to hear the quote - "Oh, yah, they're beautiful alright." - sooner or later when referencing overgrown plants.

Movies

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:20:01 GMT

Saw this on kynolef's journal and decided to try it myself. But I've been a bit busy, so it took me awhile to put together a montage. Finally did it though.

Rules!

1. Pick fifteen random films or films you
like or all the movies you have ever seen
ever if they total less than fifteen.

2. Find images for these films. Google is
very curious about your taste in films.

3. Make a numbered montage of these images
in your editing program of choice. If this
is something other than Photoshop, that's
fine -- this is a don't ask, don't tell meme.

4. Post this to your LJ and hope someone
cares enough to guess. Cut tags are entirely
optional. You may tell your friends to complain
to me instead since I said it was okay.

5. Post the answers when you feel like it.

Something I found out while doing this search:

Aside from my taste in musicals, it seems to be public concensus that I have the worst taste in movies around. It was extremely hard to find pictures for this of the movies I wanted. Half the pictures I did find were on review sites dissing them. Hmph. Whatever. I love them anyhoo.

News!

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:03:21 GMT

Hey, everyone!

I've got lots of good news. I've got a job, for starters - YAY! I'm back in regular retail again, nothing food related - which is a drag in a way. But it pays alot better than my work at the ice cream store did, and it's a job. Right now, that pretty important, ne?

I'm also returning to my teaching. Yours truly is now a WMI (That's Wilton Method Instructor for the uniformed) again. I know I complained alot toward the end of my teaching days because of the way my accounts were behaving. But this is a brand new store, with brand new people. So hopefully things will be better. Besides, I had some good times as a WMI too. Let's not forget:

Behold, the Power of Cake

Behold the Power of Cake - Part 2

To commisurate, I mean commemorate this occasion (J/K! I'm really happy at the idea of teaching again) I've updated the Edible Arts section of my website! I've still got lots of pictures to add, but I've added a bunch already, and revamped the look to something simpler. I might exchange the words for banners, since it might be a little too simple. Still, I'm mainly pleased at having added so many new pictures, so, please go take a look!

Edible Arts

Job Update

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:36:17 GMT

So, I put in a bunch of apps, and I've gotten one whole interview. No news yet on what came of it either. Someone shoot me.

I'm really frustrated by all this. Second year in a row I've gotten so sick I've had to leave my job. Last year I was stuck in bed for nearly two months. Not as bad this time, strangely enough considering this time I went to the hospital and last year it was only the doctor's office, so I'm twice as frustrated over having no job. I have plenty of experience, so will they just friggin call me?

If Your Life Was a Movie...

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:27:34 GMT

IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?
(Snitched from mudpuppy83)

So, here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool....

1.Opening Credits:
Snow Smile - Bump of Chicken

2. Waking Up:
Crazy Rainbow - Tackey & Tsubasa (That strangely fits)

3. First Day at School:
The Last Minute - Deardorf (How did I get Jazz music on my comp?)

4. Falling in Love:
Yue Liang Dai Biao Wo De Xin - David Tsao

5. Fight Song:
German Ranma 1/2 Opening (Um...don't ask?)

6. Breaking Up:
Going in the Right Direction - Robert Rudolph & The Family Band

7. Prom:
Pretty Sammy Japanese Theme (I know there's another title, but I can't remember it...)

8. Life's Ok:
Another Christmas - Kinki Kids

9. Mental Breakdown:
Sunadokei - Tegoshi Yuya

10. Driving:
Very Beauty Instrumental - Berryz Kobou

11. Flashback:
Chu! Natsu Party Karaoke

12. Getting Back Together:
Sayonara no Daimeishi - AkaiNikkichou

13. Wedding:
Kaze ni Notte - Ya-Ya-Yah

14. Birth of a Child:
Yamanai Ame - John Hoon ( -_-' AkaiNikkichou!)

15. Death Scene:
Just Wanna Lovin You - Ya-Ya-Yah (O.o Huh?)

16. End Credits:
How Do You Like This Japan? - Morning Musume (I feel like the last two songs should be switched or something)

Return

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:36:08 GMT

M'Back.

'nuf said...

It All Started With...

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:38:15 GMT

It's all risquecutie's fault. Really, it is. Like alot of other things I've gotten into. Cosplay comes to mind. Lolita Fashion. Comic Books. Not Anime, though. akainikkichou takes the blame for that. Anyhoo...

BJDs. She has me hooked on BJDs. So much so, that I ordered one. He arrived the 18th. Since I don't want to spam my FL endlessly, I have a journal dedicated to what is going to eventually be a growing collection. Note the eventually. In the meantime swing by wojiantianshi to see pics and hear all about everything connected to Didi and any other BJDs that will follow.

My First Cake Show!

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:41:06 GMT

I just did my first cake show for my store! For pics, look in my scrapbook at the following link:

http://pics.livejournal.com/bmmn/gallery/00007xt7

Stories later. :)

Car!

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:08:04 GMT

So, after two months of searching, numerous dealerships, and lots of windbagging about how I should get a co-signer (Which I ignored), I finally have a car!

A SUV, actually. And, since my family is weird, they insist that I should brag about it. I thought it was a little odd, but I'm kind-of getting into it. This was the first time I've purchased a car, and I'm still getting used to the idea that it's mine. LOL

It's a 2001 Isusu Rodeo LSE

Also note the roof rack. :) Very handy for trips to conventions. Plus a trailer hitch. And side opening back door. (Well, the window opens up, but the door opens to the side. Which I'm learning to like alot.) And the color is Bronze. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

So there's my bragging for the day.

...

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:53:22 GMT

Car Shopping Sucks!

Period.

The good, the bad, and whatever

scuzzimei@yahoo.com — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:01:24 GMT

The good: I've got my phone back!

The bad: My only internet connection right now is my phone.

Whatever: To all my friends who said I had to see the new King Kong, I only have this to say - WTF?