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I'm still having simple and partial complex seizures, which are both freakishly interesting types of seizures. Simple can manifest themselves, like, I was volunteering and I thought someone was making tomato soup and someone was obviously not. So, smells, sounds, etc. Partial complex are not as cool. I have about a hundred of those a day, which are not as frequent since I'm medicated. They last about thirty seconds and they can be a feeling of dread, deja vu, extreme anguish, religious anxiety, you name it. Bizarre. And I usually space out while I'm having them. I didn't know those were seizures until my neurologist asked and I told him and then he said, "Bingo. Seizures." With my meds, though, they've stopped beyond anything worse (since seizures spread across the brain and can go from something like a complex into a tonic clonic). So! My friend, who also has epilepsy, calls me and tells me that his medication is making him suicidal. He hasn't told anyone, but he knows I'll understand since I was in a similar situation with one of my meds. However, he doesn't want to tell his doctor because a. his doctor will call his parents (they're friends) and b. threats of suicide usually put you in the psyche ward. He's in grad school and I think the stress mixed with the medication are all contributing factors, but it worries me. He did tell me he is going to get his meds changed, so at least he is being proactive because he knows I would kick his ass if he didn't.

QUOTE (ReflectedLight @ Dec 9 2010, 07:31 AM)QUOTE (garbo @ Nov 30 2010, 10:33 PM) New dog!! He technically belongs to my roommate, but we kind of share pets. His name is Jack and he is a 90 pound Black Lab/German Shepherd/Wolf cross, rescued from extermination. He is terrified of the cats and will climb in your lap because he is convinced he is the size of my two pound guinea pig. Here he is proving he has super awesome manners (he is only a year old). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Garbo/155699_473367990736_517040736_6202106_5784828_n.jpg And here is Clara, the cat, mothering Suzie, who does not want to be mothered. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Garbo/76300_474283490736_517040736_6212248_6660267_n.jpg that's a nice mix. i love labs and german shepards. Yep, he's an awesome boy. Rotten and myself today (notice the beads and Reffy's glittery hooves). I was tired (I had been up since five) so that's why I look semi-angry. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Garbo/CIMG2270.jpg

Parade went well and my horse did exceptionally well. The only thing she freaked at was a sewer entrance. She's so weird.

QUOTE (BeOhBe Bob @ Dec 11 2010, 12:25 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Dec 11 2010, 01:17 AM) QUOTE (CMWriter @ Dec 11 2010, 12:56 AM) This girl I have classes with at my school (and have actually gotten to know somewhat well the past four years) is getting national recognition... and I find it terribly annoying. She's a great person, yes. She started a beauty pageant for disabled and mentally ill girls, yes. That's all wonderful. But she gets to go to L.A. and New York and wins about a thousand awards? And then comes back to school and brags to me about getting Chris Pine's arm around her shoulder? (And this girl knows I love Star Trek more than life.) I'm sorry, she's a nice girl and all, but she got to be on freaking national television tonight. There are a lot, lot, LOT of amazing volunteers and people our age working for great causes. And what do they get? Induction in National Honors Society? Maybe a piece of paper and a cord at graduation? I guess I'm not really mad with her (aside from the Chris Pine part, lol) as I am with society in general. Where's the recognition for the people that go off and make a difference, but maybe don't get it out there and make a big deal about it? What she's doing is wonderful, but is it really all that more special that what other people have done day in and day out, too? I guess it's just my jealousy speaking... Edit: Oh, oh, and it gets worse! I heard a rumour that (A) NU's quarterback, the redshirted freshman Taylor Martinez, might be transferring to a Cali school. I know he had a bad night at the Big XII championship but that's no excuse for cowardice! And (, also heard a rumour that Coach Bo Pelini has been "in talks" with the Florida recruiting people. He can't leave us!!! We need him!!!! Been there on the jealousy thing - both in high school and professionally. I think everyone has. If nothinng else, being aware of the fact that you're jealous can be a reminder/motivator to refocus on your own performance. (I'm not saying you don't work hard - what little I know of you indicates exactly the opposite). Everyone's talents are different. Somewhere there's probably someone who wishes they had your writing skills. Oh - and the girl I was always jealous of in high school, who always seemed to have everything land in her favor? Saw her recently. Let's just say things have evened out considerably. (Plus she hasn't aged well AT ALL. Yeah, call me catty. I admit it). you're catty Another reason I am friends with dudes. Well, they think my Mom has tumors on her pituitary gland. It's been a rough twenty-four hours.

My mom called me to inform me her doctor sent her to the ER thinking she was having mini-heart attacks (since she is in congestive heart failure). Thankfully, she wasn't, but she's spending the night in the hospital with further tests. They think it's an electrical misfiring or a blockage. I also think I need a brain transplant. Like. Now.

I'd add Stagecoach as well as some new ones, especially because Westerns have taken a new turn. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford The Proposition (especially for the philosophical implications) Legends of the Fall No Country for Old Men Paris, TX (I actually studied this in a Western film/literature course) Dances With Wolves (not exactly a Western, but still) My favorite film though, so much love for this film. Casey Affleck should have won the Oscar Damn. Maybe I should go watch this...

At the Christmas parade, I got Bacchus beads. It's like Mardi Gras! YAY! I also got the Grim Reaper, but I don't want to talk about that.

Avatar? What is this Avatar you speak of? Do not you folks mean Dances with Smurfs In Space? http://adamthinks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dances-with-wolves-avatar.jpg Yeah... that's right... I went there.

QUOTE (tkdryan @ Dec 2 2010, 11:52 PM) QUOTE (garbo @ Dec 3 2010, 12:48 AM) QUOTE (tkdryan @ Dec 2 2010, 11:42 PM) QUOTE (Jean Simmons @ Nov 26 2010, 06:49 AM) QUOTE (forpadydeplasterer @ Nov 25 2010, 09:20 PM) The prick on the topic, is propably a 50 something lowlife that hates rush and frequents counterparts & TNMS. Wanker. I hope I see him in dublin. I'll be there, want to make something of it? You might find my stilettoes up your jacksy if you do - you will be able to recognise me with my Licence plate bearing the word "RUSHBITCH". Meanwhile I shall raise a pint of Black and Tan to you FWIW I don't hate Rush - I just heartily dislike Rush post Signals - and yes I do frequent TNMS and Counterparts as they - well maybe not Counterparts - are far more tolerant of people who dare critcise Rush. i like stilettoes You also like Burlesque. Just sayin'!!! ouch damn Garbo i walked into that one Everyone walks into my jokes. It's like an epidemic. I swear... I just want to grab Jean Simmons and SNUGGLE HIM/HER UNTIL HE/SHE SUFFOCATES WITH THE LOOOOVVVVEEEEEE!!!!!!! Or not. I do that to the cats all the time and they hate it.

QUOTE (tkdryan @ Dec 2 2010, 11:42 PM) QUOTE (Jean Simmons @ Nov 26 2010, 06:49 AM) QUOTE (forpadydeplasterer @ Nov 25 2010, 09:20 PM) The prick on the topic, is propably a 50 something lowlife that hates rush and frequents counterparts & TNMS. Wanker. I hope I see him in dublin. I'll be there, want to make something of it? You might find my stilettoes up your jacksy if you do - you will be able to recognise me with my Licence plate bearing the word "RUSHBITCH". Meanwhile I shall raise a pint of Black and Tan to you FWIW I don't hate Rush - I just heartily dislike Rush post Signals - and yes I do frequent TNMS and Counterparts as they - well maybe not Counterparts - are far more tolerant of people who dare critcise Rush. i like stilettoes You also like Burlesque. Just sayin'!!!

OPERA I don't know. I just can't see Ged singing the role of Cavaradossi in Tosca, but you just never know. ETA: And lately this BADASS. Beware of nightmares and

Hiking through the woods Pony time AND IT'S HANUKKAH!!! Rosh Hashanah is my favorite of the Jewish holidays, but I do have a special soft spot for Hanukkah. But I'm not lighting my Menorah this year.

My state needs to make up its mind. My horse has no winter coat and then it dropped into the thirties the other night and she nearly froze. Then it got hot, now it's in the thirties again. Today it was sunny and in the fifties. Gorgeous day.

New dog!! He technically belongs to my roommate, but we kind of share pets. His name is Jack and he is a 90 pound Black Lab/German Shepherd/Wolf cross, rescued from extermination. He is terrified of the cats and will climb in your lap because he is convinced he is the size of my two pound guinea pig. Here he is proving he has super awesome manners (he is only a year old). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Garbo/155699_473367990736_517040736_6202106_5784828_n.jpg And here is Clara, the cat, mothering Suzie, who does not want to be mothered. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Garbo/76300_474283490736_517040736_6212248_6660267_n.jpg

WTF!!! We need one dedicated to horses now. If you look just right you can see Clara beside Suzie (she's hiding beside the bookcase). She's convinced Suzie is her baby. Suzie does not concur with this sentiment and bites her. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Garbo/76300_474283490736_517040736_6212248_6660267_n.jpg Tiki, post lady surgery. She can longer produce kittens. Aw. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Garbo/71648_459931195736_517040736_6001602_2674859_n.jpg My miniature self (and that is a totally a little boys' Lego shirt) and the Bitch. She has no other name (okay, she does, but I call her Bitch Cat, because she is!). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Garbo/Photo3-1-1.jpg And I am going to be fostering a cat this winter, maybe taking the cat on permanently. We'll see. I'd rather have a dog.

QUOTE (CMWriter @ Nov 29 2010, 07:27 PM) ...Hey, now, those kimonos weren't that bad. Everyone got to gaze at his pasty white chest and be blinded by the lights reflecting off of it. LMFAO!!! They should bring the kimonos back for shits and giggles. http://gi255.photobucket.com/groups/hh144/4T0IUBT2L4/RushKimonos.jpg

Smallish children!!! Aw!!

I thought the fourth film was hilarious, especially Harrison Ford trying to run around and be a badass. But like the recent bad Star Wars films, no... no... no. There should be no fifth film. I like the old ones, even Temple of Doom, as bad as it is.

QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Nov 29 2010, 04:03 PM) But... Wormtail dies in the cellar right then in the book. Harry tells him he owes him for saving his life in PoA and Wormtail's metal hand turns on him and chokes him, allowing Harry and the others to escape the dungeon I'm such a dunce. I totally misread what you wrote initially. I think it was one of those "What should we leave in?" moments. As I said, I initially thought he died, which aggravated me since, like you said I thought it was a poor way for him to end, but then a friend pointed out to him that he was simply stunned. I'm wondering if they'll give him a grander death, however, that's really veering away from the books. I keep reminding myself there is a second part and things are going to be different.

Bump. I was watching a special on SNL, and although I loved SNL (not really the new stuff), but sometimes I'm amazed at how similar SNL and SCTV are. And I'm pretty certain that some things were ripped from SCTV. I'm not complaining because I watch both, but it's just amusing. That being said, Rick Moranis in pretty much anything is brilliance.

QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Nov 29 2010, 12:22 PM) Ok, so why did they change the way Wormtail dies? The book had him choking himself with his silver hand... Why change that?? Also - why have they not mentioned that the reason they are being found is because the word "Voldemort" is cursed and being traced? I guess that plays to the "you should have read the book" mentality, but I think that would clear a lot up for those that may not have read the book. I believe Chapter 24 ends with Voldemort finding the Elder Wand, and the fact his name is "cursed" comes out well before that - so I doubt that fact is being "saved" for the final movie. He isn't dead. I thought that too until someone pointed it out to me and then I saw it again and you realize he's been stunned by Dobby. Also, random, did you pick up on Bellatrix's hair falling on Hermione's face? No one got that! I was trying to figure that out too because I think that's vital, however, in adapting you leave certain things out. But yeah, I didn't really like that because his name has been important since the beginning and I like how circular Rowling has made everything. Oh well. I actually liked having the film end with him finding the Elder Wand. It was very climactic and really put emphasis on the Elder Wand (especially because the Elder Wand does basically nothing to Harry in the end). And I love Ralph Fiennes. Hehe. I hate that films do nothing to mention Grindewald before because his duel with Dumbledore is legendary and then *poof* oh yeah, we forgot to mention this guy. I really can't complain because I own all of the movies (and the Special Edition movies at that and I was older when the books and movies started coming out. Shame), but it seemed neglectful not to at least mention it in the sixth film. I really felt that any flaws in 7.1 were a result of the sixth film. I'm so looking forward to the Battle at Hogwarts mainly because I want to see Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman.

QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 27 2010, 10:35 AM) QUOTE (The Maples @ Nov 23 2010, 01:08 PM) I liked it, it was a bit rushed, but a I would say it was an improvement over Half Blood Prince. Really? See, I thought this was the first one since maybe the 2nd movie that WASN'T rushed, and that's because they did what they should have been doing since book 4 - make them into two movies. The movies for Goblet, Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince were way too rushed and way too much was cut. This was the first one in a long time where I felt like they got it right. EXCELLENT movie. Can't wait for part two! Agreed wholeheartedly.

So, are you guys saying for the New Orleans show I should just drive down there and buy my tickets in person and not do presale tickets? I don't mind my presale tickets for Dublin (not the greatest seats, but not the worst. I could have been in section C, but I wanted center seats). I remember when I bought Tool tickets I waited until the last minute, got them online for $50 and was in the mosh pit right by the stage. I still don't know how I did that.

Of those choices? Harry Potter. Avatar needs to die. We all saw Dances With Wolves, we all saw KC's mullet; it doesn't end pretty. I love the Indy films, but the fourth one... no. NO. They don't need to make a fifth one. Stark Trek... meh. I watched the old ones and never got into the new stuff. Inception is a runner up for excitement, although I think it was over wrought with philosophical talk. Like The Matrix. I think Paris, TX was more philosophically astounding. But still, cool film and hopefully the sequel will be good. I'm actually really looking forward to Blue Valentine. It basically looks like an American remake of Scenes from a Marriage, but still... it looks very good.

QUOTE (rtrushfan @ Nov 29 2010, 12:57 AM) QUOTE (garbo @ Nov 29 2010, 12:24 AM) NEW ORLEANS!!! Eff yeah I will be there!!!! Two Rush concerts in one summer!!! Damn, I'm going to be so broke... Hopefully I'll be there in NOLA too! It's a much closer drive than going to Houston this year, but so worth it!! Heck yes!!! We should have a get together down on Decatur or Canal or something. I'm not a big New Orleans fan (I don't know, it smells funky and being a small girl, people try to pick me up and run off with me), but it would be cool to meet other Rush fans.