My dad liked the Dalek I made my brother last year, so I made him one this year. Hooray for cuddly (non-canon coloured) evil :)

( Dalek-y goodness )

I was listening to music while working today, and a song came on where the accompaniment is bagpipes. It's AWESOME. Now I need some bagpipe music ( Read more... )

Gifts for:
kitty ear wearing, manga loving teenager
mum
friendly coworker
friend

( Pictures of toys & accessories )

We moved the bookshelf in the living room to another wall, and took off all the books. Putting them back, I took out some of the "layers". Problem is, putting them into the "new" shelves (which I got in February) has now completely filled those．　　Ｏｎｃｅ　ａｇａｉｎ，　Ｉ　ｈａｖｅ　ｔｏｏ　ｍａｎｙ　ｂｏｏｋｓ　ａｎｄ　ｎｏｗｈｅｒｅ　ｔｏ　ｐｕｔ　ｔｈｅｍ．

Ｄａｒｎ　；）

I have insomnia.
I have a dog who is very restless with his master gone.
These two facts are not making me feel rested this week．

I finished Neal Stephenson's Anathem this week though. I thought it was fantastic．

It feels like there has been a bit of a baby boom in my life lately, so... 2 baby sweaters, an elephant, and DNA... plus a scarf (not baby related).
( On to the photos! )

It has just occurred to me that I know 3 babies named Max born in the last 18 months.  I only know about 10 babies (i.e.: have met and know the parents well) born in that period.

The families with Maxes do not know one another: our former neighbours, G's brother (so our nephew), and now S & E.  Hm.

Having the right to vote is actually a privilege.  Do your democratic duty and vote.

(I voted in the advance polls, so I am taken care of.)

I will come back to my room tonight and watch the results.　　Ａｎｄ　ｐｒｏｂａｂｌｙ　ｃｒｙ，　ｂｅｃａｕｓｅ　ａｌｌ　ｏｆ　ｔｈｅ　ｌｅａｄｅｒｓ　ａｒｅ　ｓｕｃｈ　ｐｉｎｈｅａｄｓ．

In today's uncertain environment, is this a good time to start job hunting ( Read more... )

Below is a list of 100 things that every good omnivore should have tried at least once in their life, according to the Very Good Taste Blog.

The list includes fine food, strange food, everyday food and even some pretty bad food - but a good omnivore should really try it all.

Don’t worry if you haven’t, mind you. If you don’t recognise everything in ( Read more... )