So today I decided to wear my Star Fleet Science officer t-shirt into my office

[cornerofmadness]

After all, all I needed to do was put in grades. I figure watch someone come in to be advised and slow me down. Shouldn't take more than a half hour. I put on no make up but the humidity so destroyed my hair I did curl it. Thank god. Because even though no one was supposed to be there, here comes a student guide with mom, sis and a student. I laughed and said I'm sorry for the fact I'm here like a giant dork but no one told me you'd be coming. They asked good questions. I think she'll be a good student. Then ANOTHER student showed up. OMG why? he wanted computers so I sent him on his way. And then by the time all this happened and I chatted with people four hours went by. So hungry.

Came home, polished off the Applegate hot dogs. I had SO wanted these because they had no nitrites. Sadly I don't like their taste AT ALL. ANd now I'm sick to my stomach for the rest of the day because it occurs belatedly that without the nitrites these can't stay as long as regular dogs and between the onions and mustard I couldn't taste them but i'm betting they were off. ugh.

I did look at houses once more after getting confirmation that all of Albany (under 160K) is a trailer park (snort, from friends who lived there) and it's a damn shame this one is just too far by ten miles because dammit I would BUY this. yes a barn is the best house I’ve found to date I think it's wonderful.

This is close to school but Gallipolis is still very depressed and further away from where I want to be (if I stay closer to the school it would be in Jackson, less depressed and closer to Athens by several miles) but at least this is a real house....but is it me or does this place scream 70's porn??? you need to click on the more photos once you open this


And Happy Birthday to Schrodinger.



And speaking of cats look at this cute thing my friend ES passed along - Cat Clutter

And evil_little_dog sent me this Avengers Vibrators Sadly not real but I swear fans would buy this. Seriously. Though I disagree that Loki should be the buttplug. He should be the tongue vibrator (don't ask why I know this exists)

Speaking of Loki, if you like him (and if you want a writing challenge) go to gsd_rtfn's sign up for this week. (also origfic_bingo is open for card requests)

And completely unrelated, have a look at Book cover cliches it's almost laughable

declutter day 107 item tossed- 1 sun candle holder why kept -I do like candleholders why tossed -Out of room for this one



points to music - this is a disturbing send up of Lady Gaga's Born this Way I do love Weird AL

Comments

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

I like the stable. It's homey.

The other place is nice, too, but not as fun as the stable.

I love the book cover cliches.

[sillymagpie.livejournal.com]

Snerk. Love your wearing the Star Trek top to work. Hey, at least they know you have a sense of humor.

I love the 19 Book Cover Cliches! I particularly like "Woman with Birdcage for Some Reason" and "Man by Fence" since they obviously used the same photos. They need to add "Bare Shoulder with Tattoo for Some Reason." That one seems to be popular.

[sp23.livejournal.com]

I weep over the house with paneling and ugly wallpaper in every room. Why, people, why? Why do you do this to your home?

The cat clutter? Classic! LOL

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

I KNOW did you see it on the CEILING. Who the hell puts wallpaper on the god damn ceiling??

the cat clutter is fun

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

or that I'm utterly insane.

I'm the biology advisor. Are you bio or chemistry?

CHEMISTRY.


yes definitely the same picture and yes the tattoo one could be added here. How about girl crumpled on ground in billowy dress = YA paranormal romance

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

It's nice

the other house is less nice

I did too

[sillymagpie.livejournal.com]

Also, "People Standing in Spooky Graveyard for Some Reason." Sometimes combines with crumpled girl in billowy dress.

Do you ever get the feeling that urban fantasy, paranormal, and YA are using the same Photoshopped cover models over and over? Or do they all happen to have the same bland look? It's so hard to tell.

[sillymagpie.livejournal.com]

There was some TV show about unusual people and a woman had wallpapered EVERYTHING IN HER HOUSE. Her curtains were made of wallpaper. Her furniture was covered in wallpaper. OH EM GEE.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

I'm sure the parents thought you were just very fashion forward (like many centuries forward....)

I loved your Schrodinger's cat so much I stole and reposted on FB.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

hahaha I hope so.

Snort, I stole it off FB in the first place

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

now that's just terrifying

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

that too

They are using the same photoshopped cover models. I know that for a fact. Which is why I ask for my covers to be drawn...(yes I'm a pain in the ass but I don't want the same 2 gay guys who are on the cover of every other gay novel)

[sillymagpie.livejournal.com]

Hee! I don't blame you. I think they're using the same half-clad girls, too, but it's hard to tell. Wouldn't surprise me, though.

Good luck on getting some decent cover art! :-)

[0-mother-0.livejournal.com]

omg barn house is a lot of house! that place is HUGE. but I really really want that kitchen. I love open island kitchens with a lot of light *swoooooon* (but, amazingly, with all that room and counter space they still had none that was usable)

I couldnt' get the pics from the other one to open...

and clicks-o-love

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

It is huge. And it did have a cool kitchen...and a noose in the attic (though I suspect the noose is actually the wiring for a light fixture.)

Too bad. You get to miss out on the 70s porn vibe

oh look they grew up. I like both the new dragons

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

Yes, I do like the stable.

Yeah, I'm disappointed at the repetitive images on the covers - I wouldn't mind if they're similar, but not the exact same image!

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

I will give dreamspinner props. they're looking for artists now and do not want people who do photo manips. at lest they try

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

That is cool.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

I thought so.

[ishte.livejournal.com]

OI! I love that barn too. What's on the bottom of it under the house? Is it actual barn space... stables and animal places and stuff? The house looks adorable. I liked all the interestingly shaped bedrooms.

Additionally I have to say that I loved the vibrators. Too bad they are not real, though if they were and I had to choose, I think I'd have to take the Ironman one. Thor looks like rather more than I'd want to try to handle!! hahaha.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

I don't know what's at the bottom of that barn but it is a GREAT place. I wish it were closer because I would buy it.


Snort. You may have a point.