See (Windows Media format) what happens when someone has too big of an ego.

Long story short, this guy claimed he had 500 hours of helicopter experience, bought this helicopter, then attempted to fly it away. (I use the term ‘fly’ very loosely.) The NTSB had this report about what occurred. This isn’t faked, folks — it’s all too real. At least “Hawk” (that’s his nickname) managed to walk away from it.

For the record, flying a helicopter can be very safe, assuming you don’t pretend to be a pilot when you aren’t one.

<beaker> ALL YOUR SENATE ARE BELONG TO US.
<beaker> YOU HAVE NO CHANCE TO DISSENT MAKE YOUR TIME.

bet you didn’t know I was sick, huh?

Sped home last night from the Velocet offices as fast as I could, but that didn’t prevent me from having violent shaking episodes and constant groaning. You know you’re sick when you choose not to breathe to prevent room-temperature air from freezing you from the inside out. (My core temperature must have been at least 38°C.)

Lots of my friends have made great postings recently, most of intense emotions, good and bad. Here’s my “Slashback” summary of the best. Expand your friends list and read some of these peoples’ great stories:

• demonstrates successful polyamory.
• makes a long trip on her own.
• rediscovers old computer games.
• makes the most intelligent comment about voting I’ve read in years.
• brings me fortune cookies. Yum!
• discovers his secret identity.
• goes crazy.
• Join the community and be treated to wonders like this.

Starting to feel better already! :)

Gavin, my new friend, offered me some pots and pans to borrow until I can get some of my own. I now have a saucepan, a skillet, and a rolling pin and steamer. This is gonna be great, now I can cook food!

Thanks love!

    <Paige> how do i get rid of the hiccups?
   <Wohali> I always foundt aking a packet of sugar, putting it on my tongue,
            and not swalling it for as long as I could worked.
   <Wohali> (empty the packet of sugar onto your tongue, not put the entire
            packet in your mouth)
    <Paige> think a pixie stick woudl work?
    <Paige> pixy
   <Wohali> sure
   <Wohali> why not
    <Paige> i tried it.. *waits*
    <Paige> i haen't had a hiccup snice yet
    <Paige> if that works
    <Paige> i wil love you forever
* Wohali bats her eyelashes
    <Paige> omg
    <Paige> i still havecn't hiccuped since
    <Paige> you are my new goddess
   <Wohali> !!
* Paige smewches joan
* Wohali huggles paige, yay
    <Paige> that's amazing
    <Paige> i will SO remmber thaet
    <Paige> remember
    <Paige> even
    <Paige> that too
   <Wohali> it doesn't always work, but 9 times out of 10.
    <Paige> i love you forever =)
* Wohali quotes paige on that
    <Paige> dunnot worry, i won't forget =)

<Paige> i love you forever =)
I’m holding you to that…

今日は初雪　（はつゆき）　です。　　きれいな雪です。　前文は雪化粧。　

明媚、ね？

Update: Two hours later, the snow is all gone. Still, it was magical.

OK, so I’m not all that creative, but my purple corset top at least looks great! :)

Eat yer heart out, boys and girls.

So, according to the doc, I have tendonitis in my left ankle. This is because, ever since I can remember, my ankle likes to fall out from underneath me when I’m tired and running, or wearing unstable heels. Apparently it’s just going to keep getting worse and worse unless I start doing some strengthening exercises, and wear high-top shoes that give my ankle support (e.g., boots.) I’m at a higher risk for arthritis as I age as well.

This at a time when I can barely afford dinner, let alone a pair of quality boots! At least this doesn’t affect my pilot’s medical, since it rarely acts up, and never when I have my ankle supported with good high-top shoes. This really sucks because I like to run — and for the time being, I can’t run at all.

Anyone want to help me with a web search for ankle-strengthening exercises? He also suggested a week’s worth of ibuprofen (4x400mg a day) and flexing to try and get the swelling down (swelling, I might add, that I’m so used to, I barely even realized was there).

Company called my recruiter to tell me that they decided not to proceed with me — because, after evaluation, they decided I’d eventually get bored with the position and move on. WTF? I mean, so I could get things turned around for them…but in the end I think they just want to keep things moving rather than do things right, and I’m someone who definitely falls in the latter category (at least in principle.)

Back to square one. No pending job prospects, no interviews, no nothing. Just me, my resume, and the online want ads.

has gotten married Saturday, yay! I want to buy them a nice wedding present, but I am both poor and unknowing of where their registry was.

In any case, rejoice for happy couples! Yay!