I'm hosting my annual Christmas party one week from Thursday evening (December 14th), and you're all invited. Gifts for your host may be given in the form of household items, or toys for my dear Hannah. I've also heard a buzz around the office about a gag gift exchange. If enough people are interested, I would be willing to facilitate this. Let ( Read more... )

Winter came early this year.

( Private )

Autumn, in every sense of the word.

( Marui )

I went to see a performance of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte on Thursday evening. Papageno was superb, Tamino was slightly lacking in impact; Pamina was brilliant, and the Queen herself was acceptable. Sarastro had plenty of basso but only a bit of profundo. I can't say that I came away disappointed, however. I would gladly see the same company ( Read more... )

“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.”--August Wilson ( Read more... )

Just a reminder that annual mandatory psychological evaluations begin next week. You will need to schedule a time over the next few weeks with myself or Marui Bunta via e-mail or in person. The only times I have specifically blocked out are seven-thirty AM on Fridays and nine AM on Tuesdays. I'm willing to work over lunch breaks to fit everyone ( Read more... )

I e-mailed the tech department about something in the middle of the week. Does anyone know why I haven't heard back yet? It's rather necessary if I'm going to do the psychological evaluations...

( Bunta )

In the event that any of you had not heard by now, I'm having a small gathering at my residence this Saturday. Feel free to e-mail me for details or directions. Drinks and light foods will be served. No outside guests, please. And no karaoke. None. Whatsoever.

((ooc: Ignore the fact that I'm using a crack icon. Additionally, passers-by will ( Read more... )

((Edit: Between now and Saturday, word will get around that Atobe's holding a little party at his home on Saturday evening. Feel free to attend, characters!))

I may be simply repeating what has always been known, but I do believe that for love to grow there must first be the impact of novelty. Between two people who have always known each other ( Read more... )

( Private, locked up pretty well )