"updates from the desert" written by Ladycroft on estrip.org

09/28/07 09:09 - 58ºF - ID#41374

updates from the desert

I found Boca burgers at the grocery!

We are now half-way through Ramadan. Woohoo! Not that I mind sneaking into the kitchen and hiding my bottled water in my bag to take back to my office - I miss my tea boy. I mean he's hanging out in the kitchen with nothing to do all day. I promised him I'd buy him a book so at least he can entertain himself. Maybe I'll hit up the Virgin Mega Store this weekend.

I've been playing Pscyhonauts here and there during my unnaturally super busy week. I'm loving this game more and more with it's smart comments. However there is one level that really knocked my socks. It's glow in the dark! I had a flashback to the days of Tron!

I recently commented on (e:Mrmike)'s post concerning pumpkins; I was wondering if they would import them for Halloween/Thanksgiving. I got my answer today. They at least import itty bitty ones with faces painted on them. But you'll never guess how much they cost! For a pumpkin about the size of a bocce ball they want $17!!!

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Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Last Modified: 05/29/13 05:25

Category: video games

09/22/07 01:33 - 75ºF - ID#41249

psychonauty!

Wow! The Psychonauts game has a rating of 12+. I'm wondering if that isn't too young for some of the comments in the game play. I was a little surprised by some comments here and there but overall it's not really a big deal. There is usually a load of inuendo built into these types of games (and movies) so it appeals to both kids and adults. But I have to say I was shocked when these lines came up!

"My husband may lose interest in me sexually but he will always love my apple pies."

"I have relied on the use of prescription medication to get me through the day for many years."

"When my husband drinks excessively I may threaten him with this rolling pin, though we stil love each other intensely."

"Look at that woman's breasts, they are huge."

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Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Category: potpourri

09/20/07 05:58 - 79ºF - ID#41217

my name in arabic

I learned how to write my name in Arabic today!

Once in a while I just like filling these things out.

Four things about me.

Four jobs I have had in my life - not in order:
1. Tour guide at Historical Fort Niagara
(complete with dressing up in period clothing).
2. Video store clerk.
3. Baker/fruit sorter/cookie decorator/cashier at a fruit farm.
4. Teaching Assistant for graduate intellectual assessment course.

Four places I have lived
1. Buffalo, NY
2. Youngstown, NY
3. Boston, MA
4. Corpus Christi,Texas

Four places I have been on vacation
1. Egypt
2. Rome
3. Zimbabwe
4. Puerto Rico

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Dr. Pepper
2. Grilled cheese with tomato
3. Eggplant parmesan
4. Spinach

Four places I would rather be right now:
1. In my old bed with my dog
2. Anywhere my friends are
3. At a top notch amusement park
4. Russia

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Category: dreams

09/18/07 05:03 - 74ºF - ID#41181

the castlemansion bombs

When I become aware of the dream, I am sitting at a desk in some large mansion. Maybe it was more like a castle. It was veeeeeery big, stone, lots of dark ornate woods with intricate carvings on them. Spooky looking demon children charubs here and there, carpet the colour of blood. Perhaps it was Vlad Tepes' old digs.

Anyway, Im sitting at a desk writing out a note. My friend stands by my side. A butler entered the room with a small package, placed it on the desk, bowed, and exited the room. It was a small package about the size of a shoe box, wrapped in funny type of light brown wrapping. Suddenly the box began emitting a strange sound that shouldn't have been audible to the human ear.

Oh Shit Batman, someone set us up the bomb!

I grabbed her arm and starting running through a door to the next room. BOOOOOOM! That shit blew! She fell gracefully onto a bed while I face planted a wall. Then I heard it again. Someone had set a trail of these bombs all over this castlemansion. I don't know if she was the target or myself, but then my duty phone rang for another fire alarm and I woke up.

I wonder who was trying to kill me this time?

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Category: birthday

09/17/07 04:13 - 45ºF - ID#41147

happy birthday carey!

Dear Carey,

It's your special day. I wanted to convey just how much it pains me that I cannot be there to help you celebrate this weekend.

note you can't view this clip through estrip, but just click on it again and it will take you to youtube to view it*

You know I love you! Have a spectacular day and a mischievous party! Photos REQUIRED :)

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Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Category: potpourri

09/16/07 05:01 - 61ºF - ID#41128

more peep posters

Here are a few more posters for your entertainment. Don't worry, if you haven't been targeted yet, you will ;) Maybe more than once....oh the horror!

I have some cool news on the building front. Today I attended a presentation/meeting with the winning bid architects and collaborating companies for our future residence halls. They wanted to hear remarks from the end user, a.k.a. myself and the rest of the residence life staff. Before this presentation I had only been given bits of information on the project.

I am SO pleased to learn that QF will be breaking ground on 2 new sites that will become LEED certified platinum student housing. That rocks my socks! Here I am bitching about them not recycling paper (and yes I'm trying to change that) and now we're going to get to promote sustainable living!

Now on to our regularly scheduled programing and a lovely cup of hot cinnamon sunset tea.....

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Category: photos

09/15/07 12:27 - 53ºF - ID#41112

creativity strikes

current temp: 105 F
current time: 7:15pm

quote of the day: "go fart peas at the moon!"

You know, I went outside just now to make sure all the kids got on the bus for an ice skating program tonight. I thought to myself, "wow, it's really nice out, it feels so cool". Then I checked the temp. Funny how 2 months in extreme heat can make you think 105 is 'cool'.

I've been having some hysterical convos with leetee lately. Which prompted me to be creative for fun (which I haven't been doing much of in the last year). This is the result of my 5 minute exercise.

P.S. i shouldn't have to say it, but don't take any of these personaly. it's just for fun, and more are yet to come!

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Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Category: potpourri

09/13/07 02:41 - 69ºF - ID#41077

death wish

I have a new user song/theme song. It's fucking perfect!

Now I've told you all driving here is absurd and makes me want to vomit. Here's video for you. This is the kind of shit I deal with on the roads.

If the driving isn't enough to get you killed you can always try this brilliant sport!

tinypliny writes at 09:17:03 09/28/07 - Comment #25414: Yikes, their "sandals" must get insanely hot with all the friction. It's a wonder their robes didn't catch fire. As I watched, I was in constant dread of the moment when their robes would get caught in the wheels, and they would just be smashed by their own car or a passing car. Scary and totally whacked.

jbeatty writes at 03:59:04 09/15/07 - Comment #24506: Maybe this is why they are spinning out of control? :::link:::

theecarey writes at 02:05:49 09/14/07 - Comment #24423: bizarre! It looks like people were taken out in that first video. Seriously, those are just sandals in the second? wow.

I love the video in prior post too. Its neat to see where you live- and literally where you live, haha your apartment made it in the video!

deeglam writes at 10:48:47 09/13/07 - Comment #24410: HAHAHAHAHA

metalpeter writes at 07:52:27 09/13/07 - Comment #24393: I was going to say that it looks like they have been watching to much "Fast and the Furious" that is insane and very dangerous that second one is out there to. This is going to sound bad but I thought only Americans where dumb and crazy enough to try stunts like that on an open road. I have heard of a new car sport that I wonder if they do over where you are. The best way I can explain it people drive there cars and then hop out and then they get back in and often people hop out then get run over by their own moving car. In any event thanks for posting the videos.

ladycroft writes at 05:06:34 09/13/07 - Comment #24386: 1. just about
2. yes, they are failed drifting attempts
3. nope, just regular old sandals

jenks writes at 04:34:57 09/13/07 - Comment #24385: jesus...
1: is every car in doha silver or white?
2: are they spinning out like that on PURPOSE?!
3: are they wearing roller skates in that second one??

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Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Category: about doha

09/12/07 10:38 - 57ºF - ID#41060

this is where i live

I just got the link for a youtube video that some students from VCUQ made about Education City. I invite you on a scerene google earth journey to my home. You'll be taken on a tour of the entire campus. If you watch the clock, at 2min36sec you will approach a building...this is where I live! Bottom floor, windows on the right :)

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Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Category: about doha

09/11/07 05:00 - 64ºF - ID#41047

ramadan approaches

Ramadan will start within a few days. I guess Muslim scholars are still observing the moon to decide the official start date. It should be either Thursday or Friday. It's going to be an interesting month. Here is the warning e-mail I got from the US Embassy:

[box]Muslims are required to fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan. As such, it is illegal in Qatar to eat, drink (even water), or smoke in public during fasting hours, approximately 5:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This includes inside motor vehicles. Official times for sunrise and sunset will be announced in local newspapers. If Muslims are present in the work place, they expect non-Muslims to respect their fasting and not eat, drink, or smoke in front of them, or to prepare food that they can smell or see.

As it is illegal to serve food or drink during fasting hours, restaurants will be closed during daylight hours. Restaurants will begin serving food at sundown, but expect them to be crowded, especially during Iftar, the first meal immediately after sunset.

Please avoid driving in the hour immediately before sunset. One should be extra alert at this time, as many Muslims will be rushing to family member's or friend's home or a restaurant to break their fast. Many accidents occur at this time, some very serious.[/box]

Yah, so I'm pretty excited about the potential to FORGET during this month long holiday and get arrested for drinking water in my car. Wouldn't that be some shit. I'm sure it would make a great chapter in my book.