Sunday, February 14, 2010

Discs are done. Mostly shaved (electric razor; doing the real razor next). Cleaned my room instead of reading.

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   Monday, February 15, 2010

Went to Michael's Sunday morning, stopping at Kroger on the way for some Valentine's Day gifts (Candle, Fake Rose, Card, Teddy Bear) + some crunchy cheetos for Mark. Made it to the apartment before Michael; he loved the gifts and the time we spent together. Later told me that it was wonderful to have me there before he got home, and after he left for work. We played some Wii before bed. I took a flexeral for my jaw and was out like a light; sleeping 2 more hours after Michael left for work. I came home and pretty much slept all day, except for a period in which I watched the 3rd episode of Being Human. I had meant to visit my Uncle George in the hospital, but it was too late by the time the drug was out of my system. Later I talked to Mollie on the phone, which was fantastic; I love her so much! Then I also talked to Michael, who says he's giving up sex for awhile and that he wants only me, and that he understands my doubts but he wants the chance to prove it to me - but wants us to go real slow. Sounds good. I hope it's true. I'm gonna do my damndest not to get hurt though. We'll see what happens. I wanked and showered, and decided to stay in tonight as I'd forgotton a dose of my prilosec. I chatted, and read the news and listened to music. It was nice, but I'm gonna get away from the computer for a bit.

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   Thursday, February 18, 2010

Monday night I went grocery shopping with Mark at Meijer & Kroger; at Meijer I got to visit with Karen. We also went to Vault of Midnight where I got some Buffy issues that I'll be needing next month, when the 6th graphic novel comes out (not including 'Tales of the Vampires', 'Fray' or 'Tales of the Slayers', which are also important to Season 8) I started rereading Buffy Season 8 (I forgot so much of it - how are all those people tied into Twilight, and now that I know who Twilight is, the secret of which was ruined for me Monday as well, I'm completely lost!), chatted online, chilled, talked to Michael, talked to Mark, and eventually slept.

About Buffy. Season 8 has centered on a masked man known as Twilight; his real identity has remained a mystery throughout the season and will be revealed in the comics in April I believe, but the cat's already out of the bag; for anyone not wanting to know who this big bad is I suggest you skip the rest of this entry, and avoid the covers to every issue of Buffy for the next 8 months (I'm pretty sure Season 8 ends in October). Here's some spoiler space:

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Twilight = ANGEL. Whoa. I didn't think they could use the Angel character in Buffy so I never even considered him. Then there are all the things he can do (like fly) which make it seem unlikely. Also, he's already been the big bad (in Season 2) and we've never had a repeat offender. But even with the reveal...there are so many questions to answer. I suspect these answers will be even more fun than the reveal is, or would have been, had it not been spoiled for me. Here are a few upcoming covers; the first two are from Twilight, Part III & Twilight, Part IV. I believe the 3rd image will be the cover of the 7th Buffy Season 8 graphic novel, but don't quote me on that. lol

Apparently, the storyline of Angel Season 6 will be augmented so this Buffy storyline will make sense and bring both comic-verses into one single continuity. That's cool. But it makes the Angel comics more imporant after I'd already written them off. There are 7 Angel Graphic Novels, 1 of which I already have; with more to follow, I'm sure. Here are the volumes in the order that I think they're supposed to go, though I'm not completely sure:

Ok. Moving on.

Tuesday I worked on my DCAU page, went to the pharmacy to return some stuff and pick up some perscriptions, then went to Michael's where I stayed until this morning. During the visit we talked a lot, watched a lot of Roseanne, had fun cuddling in his tiny bed, I got more groceries for myself (including some stuff I've never tried before - go me) and we mostly had a great time, except that Sean Mobley called and needs a visit, and Michael is uber worried and jealous. Erg. But besides that, I think it was time well spent.

Speaking of Sean. He's back living in Detroit with his dad (Clinton Township, East Side of Detroit). He apparently moved to Nebraska for a bit, where he got involved with a married man and did some meth; he got scared and came back home. He sounds really freaked out (and he's not using). I told him I'd try to visit today, but I'm wonding if tomorrow or Saturday might be better. I'll see how the day plays out. I'm tired, but can't sleep as of yet.

Also, apparently after I spoke to Mollie on the phone the other day (Sunday?) she had a seizure, fell and broke 2 bones in her arm, 2 in her wrist, some in her hand, and one of her fingers!?! Ugh. Mollie has the worst luck of anyone that I know...and she doesn't deserve it. :-0(

Doctor Who is definitely airing in April of this year (it's been confirmed by the BBC), and most people are guessing it will start Saturday, April 3; about 6 weeks from now, and just 8 days after the mid-season finale of Caprica ("End of Line"). It's been all but confirmed that the opening episode ("The Eleventh Hour") will be an hour long special which I think is perfect as it's basically "The End of Time, Part III"; lets just hope it doesn't suck as much as the first 2 parts. There will be a new trailer for the season this Saturday (in the UK) which I'm hoping I'll get to see. There's also this new official promo picture:

Will that freaky new Time Vortex be part of the new opening credits?

There are new episodes of Caprica, Smallville & Spartacus tomorrow night; 3 of the shows that I'm actually all caught up on. There's a cool article here explaining Sam Adama's tattoos on Caprica (they really do all mean something; cool). Glee begins airing new episodes Tuesday, April 13.

I'm tired, but kind of in the mood to watch more LOST. Perhaps I shall. I've been hearing that the writers have been answering some of the show's many questions in the currently airing last season. I hope they're worth it.

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I worked on mine & Michael's farms. I listened to a nice (if odd) mix of The Cure (which I'm really enjoying a lot this week) plus the new Sade, with some old Pat Benatar & some recent Jordan Sparks thrown in as well. I talked to Michael on the phone, downloaded the new Lost, and preordered the combined soundtracks to Battlestar Galactica: The Plan / Razor, which comes out on Tuesday. The Apocalypse theme from 'The Plan' is so cool it's worth the price of the entire cd alone:

With this purchase I'll have a complete set of all the soundtracks released so far.

Though I was disappointed by The Plan the first time I saw it, I've grown to like it more with each viewing, as an extra episode of the series (tucked between "No Exit" & "Deadlock"), just as I've always enjoyed "Razor" tucked between "Downloaded" & "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I". Interesttingly The Plan begins and ends with scenes taking place in "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II", but shouldn't be watched there by first time viewers or it gives away almost all the twists and turns of plot; ruining the big chunk of Seasons 3 & 4.

I'm pretty sure I'm getting a sty in my right eye; possibly one in my left as well. This sucks. It's painful, and could keep me from driving until they've run their course; I'll need to be home to implement warm compresses, once I've slept. Did I mention I'm exhausted?

Oh. Mark got me the new AVP game, plus some stuff for my computer so I'll be able to play it! I didn't expect to have it so soon. I look forward to playing it. Here's what the box looks like:

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Read some more Buffy. Slept from around 2pm to 7pm (having completely inappropriate sex dreams. lol). There were 2 voicemails from Michael so I gave him a call; he told me to go back to sleep (I was obviously still asleep) and to call him when I woke up. Woke up around 9:30pm (from dreams about Exorcism, God's war on man, the end of the world...) and called Michael back but he didn't answer. I need to call Sean and try to set something up next week.

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Talked to Michael. Talked to Sean. I'm staying in tonight because of the stye in my eye. I'm bummed that I'm not seeing Michael. I might see him tomorrow night, but it's more likely that I won't see him until Saturday (he's coming here that night); he has Sunday off and closes on Monday. I need to harvest my farms pretty soon.

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   Friday, February 19, 2010

Talking to Michael on the phone right now (on speaker phone). Missing him. My bed feels really big compared to his...and very empty. I'm still in love with him. Still feels like we're a couple. We're spending a lot of time together; it's nice. I hope it lasts, and that it's healthy for us both.

I worked a bit on my Doctor Who Pages.

Gonna read more Buffy; maybe watch lost; continue the hot compresses; chill...I actually feel a bit tired again. I should eat or something. Hmmm. I have to harvest my farm in about 2 hours.

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I had some intense conversations with Michael & Mark last night. Michael wants me to move in with him; this after telling me for the last week that we're not a couple; that we're only just dating, and that he wants to take things very slow with me - and wants to be with only me. Some of this has been excerbated by Michael's fear that he'll lose me, and also by the news that Michael may soon be living alone in his family home in Plymouth. Argh. I don't want to lose him, but I don't want to rush us either. I don't know what to do.

I read some Buffy. I slept. I had nightmares.

I woke up around 7am. I ate. Been eating without my eating pills more often; trying to just chill, but my stomach is unhappy right now. I watched LOST 3x03 "Further Instructions" (also known as LOST episode #50; 107 episodes have aired thus far, and there will be 121 episodes total).

Working on Michael's farm now; trying to get him to level 51 today.

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There's an interesting article about Caprica and ratings here, which has some minor spoilers for upcoming episodes; sounds very cool! I'm liking everything I've been hearing and seeing about this show (aside from some freaky rumors about a Final Five storyline, which wouldn't make any sense...but it's just a rumor for now).

New Caprica tonight!
New Smallville tonight!
New Spartacus tonight!

What does that mean? It means I'll be downloading my shows from midnight to midnight; seeing the new programs by Monday, depending on when Michael is here.

New possible title for New Season of Who:

5x11 The Lodger

Possibly going to lunch with Mark & Veronica. Possibly playing the new AVP later (if Mark fixes up my computer).

I'm sleepy again, but I need to harvest Michael's farm in a bit.

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Got Michael's farm up to level 51. Might try for level 52; level 60 is the highest available level at the moment, though you keep scoring points - so even when Michael reaches level 60, which I'm at already, I'll still be ahead of him. The next harvest should be ready around 3pm. I'm tired and my eyes are still aching.

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Was feeling fine, except my eyes, and then a migrain popped up out of nowhere. Thankfully I had my refill of Midrin and it's mostly gone in a mind-bending drug haze kind of way... Not sure I'm going to lunch though; my tummy is pretty wonky, and don't think I could eat anything...which would be ok, except I don't want to make Veronica feel uncomfortable. Back when I didn't eat at all, I made eating type peeps really uncomfortable for some reason; not sure why that is.

I just finished reading the 3rd volume of Buffy - Season 8: Wolves at the Gate.

I had remembered that when the issues were new that I liked them the best; now I'm getting back to why. Wow. Great storyline. The lesbian Buffy / Satsu thing really pays off. Mecha Dawn is just awesome! The Dracula thing - it's just all very Buffy. I also like knowing that I have the followup issues to read on the Faith / Giles, Satsu / Kennedy stories, which I've never read before. :-0)

Also, the 2 stand alone issues that came before the Wolves at the Gate storyline were enjoyed more this time for some reason; I think because I have a slightly better handle on what the fuck is going on. Here are the covers for those 2 issues:

The next thing to read would be FRAY, which I also remember loving. Or...should I read Tales of the Vampires (which I skipped)? I think I'm going with FRAY, but I need to give my stye riden eyeballs a break.

I feel so stoned right now.

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Mark came in to see if I was going...he almost convinced me to go (though he didn't put any pressure on me). That's when the food started coming back up. Welcome to my life. It's probably because I didn't take my eating pill, and THEN took my Midrin shortly after. I think without the meds I would have been fine. Blah. My life sucks sometimes, but I'm oddly content. I suppose I can thank the Midrin for that too. I do want to go to the lunch though. Maybe I can still go? I'll think about it.

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Leaning towards not. I went in to do a hot compress on my right eye, and puked in the sink with like zero warning...in front of Mark, who to his credit, reacted not at all. It's kind of sad that the people around me witness such activity on a regular basis, but it's sweet that I have people that can help me...but not freaking out about such things.

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I reread the Willow 1 Shot 'Goddesses & Monsters', and the Dracula story (Antiques) in 'Tales of the Vampires', which are both stories set between Seasons 7 & 8 of Buffy. Then I read some news about Spartacus; apparently tonight there's more gay & nudity laden stuff to enjoy; I'm growing to love the show. I'm thinking of implementing a rule: 1 Lost episode per day, until I'm in the final season at least. Something like that anyways. My styes, also known as my eye spears of annoyance, are really pissing me off. At least my stomach seems to have calmed down. I hope Mark & Veronica are having a good time.

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I read the first issue of 'Fray', then almost slept, talked to Michael on his way to work, harvested, plowed and planted one of Michael's farms (Beets harvested, Raspberries planted); his other farm is being harvested now (Grapes) and will be plowed and planted (Raspberries) soon after, while my farm needs to be harvested as well (Sugarcain).

I hear it's beautiful outside, but my eyes and skin can't take it. :-0(

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I did my farm. Read the news. Read issue two of Fray. Listened to The Cure. Working on Michael's farm now, then going to bed I think. All my plans for this weekend seem to be falling apart. :-0( Oh well.

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Finished Michael's farm. He's on level 52 now; just 8 more levels to go. Planted a mix of 2 day crops so they'll be ready on Sunday, which Michael has off. Farmed a message in to the one field; hope it turns out...not sure I'm making much sense at this point, I'm so tired. Blah.

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   Saturday, February 20, 2010

I slept for 4.5 hours. Woke up to find text from Michael; he's working all night. That wouldn't freak me out, except I know he's had sex there in the past. I don't really think he'll be doing that tonight, and he has a fairly good reason to be there (he closes - meaning he'd get out around 1am if it goes well, and then have to be back around 7am) - it's just I don't like that I don't have that security blanket that I would with any other boy I've dated. Blah. I'm letting everything get to me tonight. I think I need to just relax...and get out of the condo maybe. Maybe I'll go to Necto? I just need to be out of here NOW; give my brain a break. My eyes are burning though. If I did go I'd probably not get there until at least 1am, but an hour there is probably just what I need. I hope. Wish me luck.

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I did go to Necto. I did see friends (Anthony, Scot, Becky, Jinx, Brendan, Keevan), made new ones (Megan, Jason, Joe), talked, drank, chilled, and relaxed. It was so nice. After the bar I went to Michael's apartment to get him a fresh work shirt and headed to Arby's in Alan Park(?) to hang out with him for a few hours; we had another really great conversation. I came home, exhausted, and I'm now working on my farm (having just eaten) and will be going to bed soon.

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I didn't get to sleep.

I watched the new Caprica (1x04 Gravedancing) which was pretty good. The show is cool, yet it's moving so slowly. It doesn't have a self contained plot per episode, so while lots of plot threads move forward per episode, you don't have closure on almost anything. I feel like it's definitely building to something, so hopefully it's worth it, and I've heard the pace picks up later in the season. There was a nice shoutout to classic BSG in the episode, and to Nu BSG by extension.

Spartacus & Smallville still haven't been posted or I'd be watching those now.

The thing is, Mark wants to work on my computer today, but I've not slept yet; if he was working on it now I could live with that...but later it becomes problematic, both because I'll be even more tired and cranky than I am now, and also Michael will be here for cuddle time...and my computer is in my room. I'll see if Mark wants to work on it now, or maybe put it off until sometime tomorrow.

He says tomorrow will do. Nice to know I stayed up for no reason. (That would be the cranky bitch side of my sleep deprived mind speaking.)

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So, I finished 'Fray'. So good. So fantastic. Looking forward to Mark reading it someday. Then I read 'Tales of the Slayers'. Good, but not great - the 'Fray' entry is too short, yet essential reading. Then I read 'Time of Your Life'; much better the 2nd time around. I'm now caught up to where I left off in Season 8. I have the next 7 issues to read. I'll be getting 8 more next month. Then 1 a month for the next 5 months and then that will be the end of the season, save any new 1 shots. I think that's how it goes anyways.

Why am I still awake, you ask? I forgot to mention that in order to stay wakey wakey on my way to visit Mikey Mikey, I drank some Starbucksy goodness. I used to be hooked on the stuff so I don't touch it now, except I really needed a jolt to keep my eyes from falling closed in the yester-night. It worked a bit too well, cause I should so be asleep now, but I'm not.

Mark just got up. Perhaps he can do the computer thing before Michael comes over and then he & I can sleep the sleep of the well deserved. I'll be taking a muscle relaxant for my jaw around then, so I should be good to go. Err...good to not go....err whatever.

I need to harvest my farm around 7pm I think. Damn. Farming is tough. lol

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