This was the Week-of-dance-oriented-things. Which is good. I think it really kicked my wellbeing back into a more normal strata. I've still got a dr's appointment next weekend which I am feeling slightly apprehensive about. I got a chance to learn some Alexandrian and Ghawazee from Aida Nour on the weekend. She is so funny and luxurious and down to ( Read more... )

I talked to the lady who runs the property and she is going to find out about compensation for all the time and money I spent on cleaning and making the new apartment livable. *But* she wants to know how much is fair compensation. I told her I'd get back to her, because I needed to think about it and ask around for what was typical.

So, the place ( Read more... )

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2972025455904554032&q=cat+compilation

Still waiting for a working toilet and fdridge. MAn, I could use some sleep. Spent all weekdn till 2 or 3 eacvh night just cleaning. Got wicked sick off of fumes. But feeling better now. Now it feels like a regular cold. At least I am able to sleep, even if lots of coughs.

link stolen from mistress_lupins:
http://www.lesstoxicguide.ca/index.asp

Things to think about:
"The Consumer Agency and Ombudsman in Finland tested 49 eye shadows and found that all contained lead, cobalt, nickel, chromium and arsenic."

"Ancient Egyptians outlined eyes with ( Read more... )

I'm pretty much all packed up. I've been spending most nights this week organizing boxes and such. (which means my practicing has been suffering a great deal :( but next week I can make up for it) I get the keys tomorrow and so I'll be cleaning the new place! Is it sad I'm excited about cleaning?

I made some Florida water last night. It smells ( Read more... )

Here's an interesting site that shows how magazine photo's are retouched:
http://demo.fb.se/e/girlpower/retouch/
and a portfolio of a retouching company that shows the before and after picture with a mouse-over: Leave a comment

Ok, this is frikken awesome. Japanese 70's live action Spiderman! He has a transforming robot and yells out his attacks "SPIDE STRING!!!!"

http://www.pistolwimp.com/media/40930/

1. Grab the nearest book ( Read more... )

and here I thought that people were just being really quiet.