I'm glad I didn't get into dental hygiene school on the first go around.

That statement may sound odd to those of you who have heard me bitch about not getting in, but let me explain.

Because I didn't get in this year I had to get a job. I'm loving full time employment even if I don't like being at work.

Because I'm no longer in school I had to move out from the basement apartment at my parents house. I am loving the freedom of having my own place.

Because I didn't get in this year I will be around Laramie at least until next December. I get to see all of my friends and hang out with them for a while longer--that means you flock hall.

Also, since I wont be leaving laramie just yet I don't have to try and deal with a long distance relationship.

So you see it's really not that bad, silver lining and all that jazz.

Well thats all for now, I just thought I really ought to post something to get back in the habit. Now I'm going to go fashion some black vatican fan gear for flynn and linus.

I took a small break.

So, as you may have noticed I've been away from most of the normal internet haunts lately. I have barely been checking email! But now I'm back, and I have a few bits of news to put down on electronic media.

First off, I have a new girlfriend. Her name is Erin and she's the best girlfriend ever.

I have been crafting things...many things. I have made a necklace and many hats. I should get some pictures of those up.

In disappointing news, I did not get in to dental hygiene school this time around. Well, I think I'll just have to keep trying.

Holy crap I just saw a commercial that said to tell your kids that you want them to wait to have sex until they get married. Oh my god.

Well thats it for now, I will be posting some pics of the hats I've been making.

Screw this noise! I went to bed at ten to get a full nights sleep, and I wake up at twelve thirty and can't fall back asleep. Gorammit!

Tomorrow my hair will be blue. I will post some pictures of it!

Now that I've got that out of the way I can move on to more serious business.

While enjoying a lovely evening at Flock hall, we hit briefly upon the topic of hats. Truth be told I have never had much luck with warm weather hats, baseball caps, bucket hats, fedoras, driving caps...I never could find one I felt particularly cool in. On the other hand, I have had nothing but luck with winter hats. Beanies, stocking caps, and especially my own home made hats, all sit upon my head with that warm fuzzy love feeling. Long story short; I am fascinated with the idea of hats.

So to that effect I am giving my patients some Doktor's Orders!

I want each of you to send me links to a picture of your favorite kind of hat! It doesn't matter if you've ever had one, or if you think it would look good on you, I just want to see what hat you find the most interesting. If you don't do as your Doktor prescribes I'm afraid I can't guarantee your health and well being. So, sorry.

Happy hat hunting folks!

I'm not ever sure what to do with my hair. Every couple of months my hair gets longer, and then the urge to shave it all off comes. The last time I did that, I said to myself that I would like to grow it out long again, but now I'm not so sure, for now it feels like I can't do anything with it to make it look alright. So, I thought I'd put it out to all of you fine folks for another opinion pole. Here are a few pics to give you an idea of what I look like with no, short, med and long hair.

On the right, between the divine squid and the ever lovely Becky and Max, you can see an excellent example of me without hair.
















This is me with short, bleached hair.















Here I am with med black hair.
















and heres me with long hair, kinda undercut in the back.

On the recommendation of several Flock members I have begun listening to a book at work called the Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman. I am really enjoying it and am looking forward to the movie that is being made based on this novel.

The site for the movie is filled with Flash and one such piece that I had to try out was the Daemon selector. My first attempt at a Daemon landed me a tiger, but I am more interested in what Daemon my friends would find for me. So here is a fun little quiz where you can mess with what Daemon I get. Have at!

http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/?211623

Crafting update

I worked on the prototype model of the Beaniretta last night. I had some trouble putting it together this first time, but that helped me to identify the best method of constructing the damn thing. Overall I'm satisfied with the way it came out. There are however a few things I need to consult with HSBP over. Mostly minor details like the size of the little doodads that stick off the top, and whether or not to put corded seams in certain spots.

Here for your viewing pleasure.....The Beaniretta prototype.