Sunday Pic Spam

Because pic spams make me happy :)











Some art that I found on Deviant Art:



I love the angle on this picture and how ravaged and exhausted she looks. I can only imagine the emotional wave he's sending to her through the meld.




*giggles*



Mmmm he looks... pleased...



Man Kirk! You are asking to be hurt personally again, aren't you!




*peeeench*

Oh man, I just joined Starfleet and found a chapter, USS Avenger, that's not that far from my house. I'm a dork. *laughs*

I took a break tonight from trotting :) I don't want to overdo it and my shins are still a little sore, but nothing like it was before. I found some strengthening exercises specifically for them and I like them very much! I can actually feel it in the muscles there.

Going shopping tomorrow, again. I really want to find some hair combs, but I don't know where to look without spending an arm and a leg, or giving my money to the chinese beauty shop. Definitely don't want to do that. Maybe some place like Claires? But that means I have to go to the mall. Man... I don't want to do that either! Or, I can buy a glue gun and whatnot and do that stuff myself.

I haven't been using my Sylar mood theme... I dunno, sometimes I'm just slapping up an imprompt post and leaving it at that. All before I was finely crafting what I wanted to say... oh well.

And, I wonder if I should join Starfleet. I mean it's only 15 dollars for a year, that's pretty cheap. I really don't know what you get for it, other than the personal satisfaction of being in Starfleet and taking Vulcan Science Academy classes. :D

Trotting today :)

Doing the couch to 5k thing is comfortable. I had to slow myself down, and was pretty much walking fast and then just trotting, instead of running. I feel better and did stop when I started feeling a twinge in my right shin. I'm being good and gentle wiht my body :)

Running again

Well, I made it back to the gym this afternoon. I did feel it in my shins again, but that's only because I was going faster than I should have. I know I should take it easy, but... have to talk to the brain. So now I'm doing the "from couch to 5K" running plan. I'm pretty thrilled about it, so let's see if I can go about it without hurting myself. That's always a plus. Mmm... I want to watch "The Company". I think I downloaded it a while back, now I have to dig it up or join it or something. I'm feeling an itch to join a dance class. I think it would be pretty fun and a good way to get into shape.

Ballet? Jazz? Hm, I don't know.

Anywho, I have to stay up tonight, so that I won't be waking up in the middle of the night and listening to the "noise" downstairs. Shoot, can't stand it and I can't get any sleep!





and because I love them so much together:

I wonder if this is what Spock looks like after a long night with Uhura... mmmmm.

I should have another Zoe week

And this one for good measure




On a side note, rpg-ing is going swimmingly and we've even branched out into Pinto. Now, I've got a personal problem with Pine's first name and feel quite weirded out when my partner uses it, gasps it, or whatever. So, if I am going to comfortably continue playing Pinto, then we will have to find a nickname for him. Too bad his middle name is so strange, we could have gone with that. Christopher... is a little better, so if all else fails, we'll go with that.

Man, I can't believe that I dropped nearly 400 dollars at Kohls today! But they were having the best sale! I went there looking for sweaters and stuff, and man did I get sweaters, some trousers and three sets of necklaces and earrings. I'm thinking that I should have gotten some sleepwear, but that wasn't that important. More earrings though. I could go back right now, but... I think I've spent enough.

I keep watching "The Skeptic". Zoe is so wonderful in it, I love her. Oh and there was this gorgeous bright yellow scarf at Old Navy that I want to get. And there's a red one too, but I already have a red scarf. I *need* the yellow one to match my jacket and my hat. I'll be one big ball of sunshine on a cold winter's day ;)

Not much is going on with me, I had a better week this time which was pleasant. Let's hope that it continues that way.

Mmmm, I've got greek yogurt, popcorn and nuts. Healthy snacks abound! I'm pretty pleaed with myself. Mmm day 56 and soon it'll be two months. Yay!

I GOT MY BABY BACK!!! ALL IS WELL.

Mmm I slept really well last night. I was really pleased, but then I had to get up and go to work. Not pleased.

Oh and I hate this rental car. It's cheap! And the steering wheel is weird and there's no automatic... anything. *whines* I can't wait to get back into my old car. Tomorrow. Thank God!

Apparently there's a ST gag reel going around. I saw some of it, lot of it was silly, weird, funny... ZQ makes the weird mouth exercises... too much. Cock, anyone? Oh and with him giggling as Spock, that was too cute. :D

Sunday Bloody Sunday

This makes me feel better. I'm glad a good copy of the movie is floating around now, much better vids are coming out. Oh, someone hit my car yesterday. Lovely. The perfect topping to another shitty week. I'm supposed to have it appraised on Tuesday, but I don't want to drive it Monday to work, so I'm going to request the rental earlier. How we're going to work out getting the car to the autoshop while I already have a rental, is beyond me. Let them figure it out, that's what I pay them for.

And I still haven't watched Heroes! I did dl the three eps of Flash Forward and I'll chill and watch them today.

Well I've used the Head to Toe Honey Wash and while the smell wasn't exciting, it did lather pretty well and was moisturizing. That's a plus. I used the whipped pudding as an after bath moisturizer and while it smelled great at first application, yummy and chocolate, it soon became sticky and cloying as it sat on my skin. Not cool and I'm not a fan. Ahh well Oyin, you've failed. And I really, really wanted to like you. You seemed so fun and so cool. But now that I've gotten to know you, I take it all back.

Now, I'm being swayed by wanting to try Anita Grant's stuff. Part of my wants to jump into the product junkie fray, part of me just wants to stay with KBB. I mean AG's stuff will be mad expensive with the currency exchange rate, and will probably take a long time to get here as well. And man, if I hate the smell, then I'm going to be doubly upset. Too bad she doesn't have a storefront, maybe the next time I'm in England, I can stop by and smell and if I like, stock up. Ha, that probably won't happen so, oh well.

That reminds me, gotta get some more KBB. At least she's in the states and can supply quickly. I like that very much.

My God, why am I so tired!? This is a problem.

Oyin Handmade

Well, I finally got my complete order from Oyin, and I say finally because it did take two weeks to get everything. Well, more than two weeks, but that's neither here nor there. I have 9 items in total and out of the nine, I'd say that I like (off the bat) three. Eh... four. I'm not *that* keen on the Juices and Berries, but it's merely ok. Upon first blush, I think the Greg Juice smells like a bad cleanser, like Pine Sol or something. The honey wash really isn't that great smelling and my biggest disappointment was the scent of the honey hemp conditioner. Oh, youtubers raved about the scent of that and how marvelous it is. I don't doubt that it works marvelously, but the scent... doesn't really make me happy. I was expecting something much better. It smells like old chocolate and old cheap chocolate at that.

Now, I may rescind those statements, as I have not actually used them on my person, so I'm witholding complete judgement until I do. But for now, upon initial sniffing, Oyin Handmade, you do not impress me.

Having said that, I DO like the burnt sugar pomade, whipped pudding (mmm chocolatey) and the shine and define. Funny thing about the pomade and the S&D; putting the S&D on and then the pomade produces a weird smell, but rubbing them together and then applying smells better. Eh, who knows.

So, the clear winner is Karen's Body Beautiful. Not only does she deliver in a very timely manner, her scents are delicious and the product works well on my hair. I still have to find the right amount of product to use though. When I first got it, I'd saturated my hair and the curl was loose and a bit limp. This time, I'd just used a bit of the hair milk (which I'm already running low on!) and some of the Oyin products. The hair is soft, but not as "wet". I can still feel some of the product on the hair, but it's much drier than it was the first time around. So, I think I'll have to put on just a little bit more and perhaps strike a balance. I wonder what the freebie friday will bring, because I definitely will be ordering more from KBB. I think it's cool that she has these free giveaways and coupons. I mean, the stuff isn't *that* cheap, so every bit helps, especially if you're saving on shipping and what not.

It's unlikely that I will be ordering from Oyin again, but if anything it would be the pomade and maybe the shine and define... though I didn't see much shine to the hair. I might be able to produce the same effect with some 100% Aloe gel. So, if I can find that, I'll be ok. I've seen some 99% Aloe gel, wtf? Eh.

Anyway, I was thinking about getting my brow pierced. I probably will not, because I don't want to be fired. So I may just get the ears pierced again. I keep saying that I want to, but I never do it. *shrugs*

There's a new photo of Zoe as Aisha. Man, she looks great!





Maybe that's Cougar in the background??? Fab. I can't wait for the movie. I hope it doesn't suck. Yeah, that's hoping for too much there. Speaking of black actresses, why didn't anyone tell me that Gabrielle Union and John Cho are engaged in that show Flash Forward?? I have to see this!!! Damn. Now I have to sign in and download those episodes. Let's hope they don't just make me mad. TA!

Wow, Seriously? I order stuff one day apart, 30 orders in between them and still no email? Hm... Now, unless I really like this stuff, and will order in bulk and re-order before things run, our or I will exclusive stay with Karens. At least that stuff got to me in a few days. I want my stuff! *pouts* Or, if I like it, I might take a trip down there and stock up. Or apparently Curlmart has them? But they might not be fresh, so... since they're pushing this freshly handmade for each order, then I'll be patient.

Oh, I forgot. I got my, or well, part of my order from Oyin. Since I ordered it one day apart, I don't know why I expected to get it one day apart. But anyway, I got an email saying that it had been shipped and the next day I got it. Sweet. With some candy included (which promptly tossed) but it was a cute gesture. I wouldn't have eaten it anyway, because I have no idea where it came from :)

So, once I receive the entire order, I will use and review. So far, I got the burnt sugar pomade, which smells delicious, the after body oil in black cedar fig. I can't stand the smell of it. I tried it, but as it wore on, it started giving me a headache. Bleh! While I'm sure it's a great product, I'll have to get it in another fragrance! I also got the juices and berries spray and the shine and define. J&B smells horribly strong in the bottle, but once you spray it out into the air and onto your hair, it smells good. Fruity and light. The shine and define smells good too, kind of like I had expected it to smell, funny enough. Citrus-y. Now I'm glad that I god the Greg Juice and not the Frank Juice since FJ was supposed to be "manly" and spicy. If it's spicy like the black cedar fig, then ewww!

Sunday S/U

I wanted to put this in my blog because I loved the comment so much, and you know how fast sites go down and stuff disappears. Yeah, I've learned that lesson. So...



JPT010 says:
June 3, 2009 at 12:36 am

A lot of people are missing so many details of what this relationship means in the context of the movie, as well as TOS canon. I’m surprised that more people don’t know that Gene Roddenberry himself wanted this relationship from the get go. But with it being the 60’s and what not (racism, prejudice, etc)…well. They didn’t even want Nichelle Nicholes on the show, so this relationship never had a chance in TOS. They did keep subtleties of the relationship in tact as has been mentioned in the episodes “Man Trap”, and “Charlie X”. But people are forgetting other episodes as well. Such as when Spock reacts to Nomad when he wipes out Uhura’s memory. He became very agitated when Nomad referred to her as a “unit”. Spocks reply: that “unit” is a woman. In “Space Seed” when one of Khan’s henchmen slaps Uhura for not abeying his orders; look at who’s the first one to jump up with Bones a close second. Spock was jumping to her defense, and it’s important to note that he was in full Spock mode by then (as well as the aforementioned episodes). Also the episode “Is There in Truth No Beauty?”. The Madusen ambassador addresses three of the crew members as Spock knows them:

Spock: This is delightful! I know you! All of you!

James Kirk, captain and friend for many years.

And Leonard McCoy [affectionate laughter], also of long acquaintance.

And Uhura, whose name means “freedom.” She walks in beauty like the night.

McCoy: [to Kirk] That’s not Spock!

Spock: Are you surprised to find that I’ve read Byron, doctor?

The Medusen was addressing each relationship as Spock see’s these individuals. So now we know that he reads poetry in regards to her.

The other episode(s) is “The Immunity Syndrome”. When Uhura almost faints because of a high pitched frequency that resonates all over the ship causing multiple crewmates to become ill; look at who grabs her to take her to her seat. Spock is so concerned, that after he sits her down (after her brief conversation with the captain), that he stands over her for a few seconds with much concern in his face. In another episode “Who Mournes for Adonais” I believe; Uhura is asked by Spock to do some repairs to the communications console. Spock tells her that he can think of no one more qualified to do the job than her. This is very high praise coming from a Vulcan. There are multiple instances all throughout the series where is this relationship is definitely canon; but people obviously missed it.

Fast forward to this new Star Trek……..

Let’s start with the reassignment of Uhura from the Faragut to the Enterprise. This is where you first get the knowledge that this is a mutual attraction relationship in some form. Look at Spocks face when he turns to face her when she states:

Uhura: Where you were well aware of my desires to serve on the Enterprise; I’m assigned to the Farragut?

(Hint no.1: She’s very angry, and he’s “well aware” of what she wants to do with her career).

Spock: “It was an attempt to…….. (he stopped talking and paused to keep the passing crewman from hearing their converstion. He breaks eye contact with Uhura until the crewmen passes)…..avoid the appearance of favoritism”. The favoritism concern could only mean that he has displayed too much emotion regarding her if other people know that he “favors” her. But she refuses to be punished for his favoritism/attraction. She is the best in her field so she “deserves” to be put on the best ship.

Uhura: “No; I’m assigned to the Enterprise”.

Spock behaved like the typical human male in that he didn’t want to upset his woman. So he caves in. He obviously has some feelings about Uhura that transends his Vulcan stoicism.

*Next: When Kirk, McCoy, and Uhura runs on the bridge to see what Kirk is about to reveil regarding the lightening storm in space; Spock is not going for Kirk’s story until Uhura gets involved. Look how long he stares in her direction before his gaze rejoins Kirk and Captian Pike in the discussion. He also takes the opportunity to reiterate to Capt. Pike how good she is as a Xenolingist.

*Uhura leaves her station to inquire of Spock where he’s going when he tells her he’s beaming to Vulcan to rescue his parents and the council. In the mist of the turmoil, he actually pauses to explain to her what his intensions are. Look at her eyes as the turbolift doors close.

*After Vulcan is destroyed, Uhura is staring at him because she knows he is hurting. When she follows him to the turbolift, we get the first sure fire knowledge of what’s going on between them for those who didn’t catch the other stuff beforehand. This wasn’t their first kiss. Look at him the second time she kisses him. It is actually him that leans into her and prolongs the kiss as she’s pulling away.

*After the fight scene with Spock and Kirk (look at her face when that fight is going on, and the compassion she displays as she follows him to the door. Look at him when he pauses to look at her), and Spock rejoins everyone on the bridge. When he states “also my mother was human (he’s looking at everyone when he say’s this), which means earth is the only home I have left”. Right when he says “earth is the only home I have left, he pulls his eyes to her. That’s right folks; he’s picked a mate. He plans on making earth his home with her. The transporter room scene is self explanatory. He knows he may not come back (even though he reassures her that he will), so why not at least let her know something of how he feels? Also; look at the way they bring their foreheads together. This seems to be some kind of bonding action between them. His voice is more tender and loving in this scene, and he is most definitely kissing her back. Also we can not forget the scene where he thought he wasn’t going to make it back. In that instance he didn’t say Jim tell my father……….. he said “please” tell lieutenant Uhura……….. He was not going to let the woman he loves and cares deeply about not know of his feelings as I’m sure part of his turmoil regarding his mother’s death is that he most likely never told his mother these words, (and in his mind), she died without knowing. He was not going to take that chance with Uhura.

This is a deep relationship between the two characters. I think it’s a great idea, and it adds so much depth, complexity, and beauty to these characters. Spock and Uhura’s character’s always deserved more than what has been done with them previously, and I hope Abrams and co. moves forward with this relationship.



And this one:


Gul B. says:
May 16, 2009 at 6:21 pm

About all that “boo: student-teacher relationship”:
a. Zach Quinto said in a recent interview “Acting is truthful behavior in imaginary circumstances”. So quit nitpicking, please, and enjoy the story. Or do you want/need a “Kids, don’t try this at home” announcement?
b. As I see it, both Spock and Uhura are post-graduates (like McCoy, she had a degree (in Xenolinguistics) when she enrolled at Starfleet Academy). And the Vulcan Academy seems to be not an University, but something like the Royal Society. So they are both even more grown up than Kirk et al. She is not a glorified secretary, she’s a scientist.

I saw the movie twice, and there is a scene that really gains with repeated viewing: when Uhura demands to be posted on the Enterprise. At first viewing, you only see that. The second time around, you know these are lovers quarreling. And Uhura is so furious – if there were two passionate humans in their places (say, Kirk and whoever) this scene would involve much yelling, stomping of feet and “Sorry, sorry, sorry …”! And the great thing is that Z & Z are actually playing this, in a very subdued way. Delicious acting, and great possibilities for future stories. Let them be together!



Ahhhh... yes. Took the words right out of my mouth and look Zoe totally agrees ;).







I bought my organizational tool, which is a pretty spiffy cubbyhole shelf with several cloth type drawers. I think it's neat. Not only does it get stuff neatly out of the way, but it's colorful. Nice. I am pleased. Now onto tackling the endless mountain of laundry. I'm making a vow to do laundry more frequently. Once I get a single load of clothes, just wash them and put them away, rather than having a week or two weeks worth of dirty clothes waiting to be washed, then I'm left out with no clean clothes to wear! Stupid.

Heroes is on tomorrow which means more Sylar! RPG buddy and I will chat and watch like last week. Man that was fun! I can't believe that Monday has come round again! SO quick.

TIRED!

Friday

It's been an interesting week to say the least. But what can I say? Wholly not tempted by eating sweets... except granola and I bought some greek yogurt. It leaves a bitter film on my tongue as an after taste. I guess it's something you have to get used to, but this shit's too expensive to try and "get used to" that's crazy. It's nearly two dollars for a little container. Maybe I need to wait for it to go on sale.

I am going to work tomorrow to use the printer to print out comics and photos of Zach and Zoe. Haha. I just need to finish up with the losers, because I hate rushing into work early hoping to beat people there in order to use the printer without getting caught. I've only got a few issues left (ones I really don't care for) but at least I'll have the entire set... minus those two issues where I just couldn't stand the artwork! I couldn't stand it. I don't think I even bothered to read it it was so horrible. Eh, anyway, that's the plan, and then I'll finish up some other work and head off to Target and Kohls for clothes and organizing things.

I will go to the laundromat on Sunday morning after I sort everything that needs to be washed, get quarters, detergent and something to eat and to read.

The finger thing... as you can see, I've stopped announcing days, but I'm still doing what I promised myself that I would do, so that's not a problem. So the finger looks to he healing up. I've seen some progress so I have hope that this will be the product that works for. I've tried other things, but haven't stuck with them long enough to see if they worked. See, I'm honest :)But this one is convenient and is a type of gel that stays on and dries quickly. So I'm not messing with a cream that I have to rub in or a liquid that spills all around. I'm pleased.

I got a letter from Oyin saying that my first order has shipped. I wonder if they put two and two together and noticed that I placed two orders. I mean how many orders can they possibly get in 24 hours. *shrugs* So I expect another letter tomorrow, or at least Monday about the next order. So yeah, it was about 12 days, which is ok for me. I'll see if I like the stuff, and then place a larger order to stock up with. Then I can see if I want to keep up with Karens or not. I mean Karens ships fast. Within days. This place is slower, sooo... I may pick and choose depending on what I feel works. I like Karens on the third day of a twistout. The first and second days, the hair is still very moist and kind of limp. But that all may be due to the amount that I'm using. I love the smells and my hair is still very soft and still! moisturized. If I had been still using that stuff I used to use the ORS crap, my hair would be dry as brush.

I'm almost out of the hair milk. I'll have to switch to the little sampler bottles I have in the meantime. I still have a lot of the condish, the hair cream and buter. I also have a lot of jojoba oil left. I've been scouring dollar stores for plastic spray bottles, but they only have the large kind. Which is surprising. I had expected to find small bottles. *shrugs* I guess I'll have to check out Target, because I refuse to give my money to those Chinese people at the beauty supply place. They've taken enough of my money.

I had gone to bed a little while ago, but now I'm awake. I think I'll go back to bed. It is late. And because it's still Zoe week...

Today is DAY THIRTY ONE! I went one whole month without eating junkfood. I have had some craving here and there along the way, but nothing that I expected. In the beginning I atisfied it with peanut butter and honey sandwiches and then after a while, I wasn't craving much. Lately I've been eating granola mixes, like blueberry granola that has all pronouncable things in it. No dimethlyklajkeptrausmiehonsnm and color no. 666. I get it from Wegmans, so essentially it's got rolled oats, rice flower, different seeds and milled cane sugar, which of course, sugar is in nearly everything, but what I was concerned with were all of the cupcakes, candy bars, chips soda, etc that I was consuming. I'm not worried about the little bit that I put in my coffee or what's in pasta and bread.

Oh and noticed this morning that I'm loosing my little Bhudha belly. I'm not sorry to see it go. Well, I'm in no way obsessed with my weight. I think I'm just fine and slim, but I just noticed that it doesn't stick out as far anymore. Well, considering I wasn't flooding my system with junk for 31 days, that would affect it. Yeah. so I don't know what my plans will be for the next month. I guess I'll just keep going, maybe pick something else to give up for the next month in addition to this. I don't have that many other vices. Maybe I can try to keep my bedroom clean for an entire month. I can go a week, but then laundry gets out of hand and then everything ends up on the floor. Maybe some storage containers for under the bed will help, little containers around my desk to throw odds and ends in. That should help organize this place. So I'll have to pick up some things from the store then to help out tomorrow.

Anyway, on a lighter note:

Wicked Wednesday

Man oh man! Heroes last night was intense! I was really pleasead with how it turned out although some of the storylines were a bit... out there. It concentrated mostly on Matt/Sylar and Claire and Peter. Noah showed up here and there looking sexy, but that was about it from the main cast. Still no Mohinder, no Angela, no Nathan. Not that I'm really looking for them, but still. The cast has been weeded down severely and maybe that's good, because they're got this new "villan" that they need to develop, so they've got to spend time on doing that. I think Samuel can be likable and can also be hated. If they do him correctly, he can garner a lot of sympathy while he does dastardly things. For example, he showed up at some woman's house asking to look around at the carriage house where he'd grown up and she essentially told him to get lost. I mean, come on! Strange man showing up at your house at night while you're having a dinner party, asking to look around on your property? I'd say no, as well. Well, Samuel didn't take too kindly to that and totally created a sinkhole to demolish the house. Crazy! I didn't feel one way or another about it honestly. It was just something that happened.

With the deaf woman, I think she could be likable as well, but... then again, she can be annoying. If she were a black woman, I'd be all over it. OMG. So all over it. But she's some typical looking white blonde (the writers fap to blondes apparently) so, I'm neither one way or another on her. They're setting it up kind of sickeningly sweet so that Peter can fall for her.

Peter... I used to really like him. Now he's just kind of smarmy. He lost some of that earnest sweetness. That may be on purpose, that may be from the laziness of the writers, but I'd noticed it right away the first time he opened his mouth. I never remembered him being that ... distasteful. Meh...

Sylar... Much better this week than last. While he was still a bit over dramatic, I still liked him. He was looking a bit rough around the edges this time, which makes me think that over time he might start to deterioriate. Last week his hair was nice and neat, shaved etc. This week, he looked like he's spent three weeks on a park bench! Dunno. Well at least he made Matt use his powers, and now they can begin the hunt for his body. Matt is likable, but enough of him. I've had enough.


I liveblogged it with my RPG partner, which really made it fun. We were totally yelling out the same thing at the same time which was too funny. We plan to do it next week. Something to look forward to. And the RPG is going swimmingly. I'm totally loving it.

There's no new news about The Losers, which is like, what? But it's still Zoe Week!

Ack I miss Zoe worship yesterday! Bad bad... and it wans't like I wasn't here. I was just messing with IE as a browser, which I do not like as much as Firefox, but FF's being a bastard. So in an effort to maintain my sanity, I had to switch. I wonder if there are other browsers out there other than these two. There has to be.

It's Zoe Week!

Let's start it off with my girl crush ;)

Umoja Uaso

MY GOD! This makes me so angry the way these women are being treated. I want to send money as support! I have never wanted to contribute monetarily to something in my whole life. If I knew that this money would go directly to them and help them, I would send it, but I haven't found a source to contribute. Articles Below:




Violence Threatens Rebecca Lolosoli and Umoja Uaso Village in Kenya: An Update


Rebecca Lolosoli, founder of Umoja Uaso Women's Village in Kenya

On August 20, Rebecca Lolosoli, Kenyan leader and founder of Umoja Uaso Women’s Village, who informed Vital Voices that she was confronted with violent threats by her estranged husband earlier this week, secured legal representation and petitioned a local Samburu court for protection. Recently, with Vital Voices’ support, Rebecca traveled to the United States to showcase artisan products from Umoja at the Santa Fe Folk Art Festival. Proceeds from the sales and fundraising efforts belong to the entire community. Having learned about Umoja’s income, Rebecca’s estranged husband and another family member traveled to Umoja allegedly armed with a gun and confronted her on August 18.

The court has granted Rebecca an injunction that prohibits her estranged husband from entering the Umoja village. Law enforcement will inform Rebecca’s husband, who has not been charged with any crimes, that he cannot enter Umoja. Officials also plan to visit the Umoja village to reassure residents that measures are being taken to protect the community.

Uncertain and insecure, Rebecca remains reluctant to return to Umoja. She plans to travel to Nairobi to meet with members of Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), an organization with expertise in violence against women. Members of Vital Voices Global Leadership Network in and around Nairobi have shown extraordinary effort in reaching out to Rebecca and providing for her needs.

Vital Voices is grateful to members of its network in Kenya, including Jane Kiragu, Eva Muraya and Phyllis Mwangi, as well as Mendi Njonjo of the Advocacy Project, for their efforts on Rebecca’s behalf. The U.S. State Department Africa Bureau, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, and the Office of Global Women’s Issues at the U.S. State Department are also monitoring the situation. Finally, the Kenya Embassy in Washington has made calls to local officials to ensure that all steps are being taken to protect Rebecca’s safety.

As we continue to learn more about Rebecca’s situation, we will keep our network updated and provide information about the ways in which all can express their support for Rebecca and the women of Umoja Uaso.

Posted on August 19:

On August 18, Rebecca Lolosoli, founder of Umoja Uaso Women’s Village, informed Vital Voices that she was confronted by allegedly armed male family members demanding access to the village’s land and money. Located in the remote and isolated Samburu region of Kenya, Umoja is a safe haven for women fleeing domestic violence. This recent violence traumatized this protected community, displacing Rebecca and instilling fear among Umoja’s women and children.

Rebecca is an accomplished member of the Vital Voices Global Leadership Network. Recently, with Vital Voices’ support, Rebecca traveled the United States in July to showcase artisan products from Umoja at the Santa Fe Folk Art Festival. Proceeds from the sales and fundraising efforts belong to the entire community. When Rebecca returned to Kenya she deposited the earnings in Umoja’s account.

Having learned about Umoja’s income, Rebecca’s estranged husband and another family member traveled to Umoja allegedly armed with a gun and ready to confront her. Rebecca told Vital Voices that she suffered an awful beating before her estranged husband demanded she turn over Umoja’s earnings to him. Rebecca refused. She escaped, fled, and reported the crime. Uncertain and insecure she briefly returned to Umoja before fleeing the region. A majority of Umoja’s women residents have also scattered, waiting for security to improve and a sense of normalcy to return.

Rebecca filed complaints with the local police chief in Archer’s Post, Kenya, and also with the area police chief in the town of Maralal. According to these authorities, the alleged attack is considered a domestic incident that does not justify police intervention. Vital Voices is working closely with partners in the US and Kenya, including the Advocacy Project, to urge the police to take action to protect Rebecca and the women of Umoja.

A remarkable leader and valued member of the Vital Voices network, Rebecca and her safety, as well that as all the women of Umoja, are of great concern to Vital Voices and its international supporters. We are actively monitoring threats to her safety and coordinating with members of the Vital Voices Network, partner organizations, and public officials of the U.S. and Kenyan governments, to protect Rebecca and Umoja from threats to their security and well being.

We ask that our network members and supporters stay alert and vigilant, and we will provide updates on Rebecca’s condition and information about ways that all can support this exceptional leader.

Saturday once more. What's there to say? Autumn is fast approaching and I have a ton of music that I downloaded and as of yet have not put onto my touch. Well, even if I put it on there, the chances that I would listen to it is pretty slim. I think I just like the idea of having the music, without actually listening to it. I was alerted to Straight Line Stitch's existence a while back, and then "found" them again. I looked around for an album to download, but had to settle for snagging it off of youtube. I still haven't converted the songs or put them on the touch. Yeah, real fan ;)

I'm hungry and I have to do laundry. The endless laundry. I swear. Gets on my nerves.

I was in ShopRite this morning, which I despise as much as Wallmart... especially the ShopRite that's near me and noticed that all of the cashiers were Black and the manager that was called over to give change, was white. I mean, I was standing, for the most part, in a sea of brown faces, workers and customers alike and the appearance of his white guy was amazingly jarring! So, why is it that, that the cashiers were brown and the manager was white? I mean really?


DAY TWENTY-FOUR


DAY FOUR

The hair still looks good! I am very pleased with how it turned out. Very pleased. I will try the lighter Hair Milk which is the Hair Nectar, to see what kind of result I'll get. But yes, the hair was very soft and moisturized and did not frizz up (much) throughout the day. Happy-dance. I have a big problem with my hair drying out and frizzing up during the day. So this definitely helped. Yay.

I am totally considering deleting my POF account. I mean the fucking loser jerks that email me are pathetic. I mean the gall of some people. They think they can say anything to you, like you're not human or something. Fuck those ugly fat mother fucking motherfuckers. From this moment, I will not give anyone a chance. If you don't look good, screw you. I won't say, "mmm well, he might be a nice guy, why don't I give him a chance." No, I won't do that. Not anymore. FUCK YOUUUU!


Day fucking Twenty-two


Day two

Wow, I keep saying this every week, but where has the week gone?! It's nearly Thursday. I'm trying out a new... substance for my jacked nail. We'll see how it's going to work. I have to give it three months, I think, three months daily. I can do it.

Anyway, I got my Karen's Body Beautiful stuff today and I have to say, after using the Deep Conditioner and the hair milk and the hair butter, that I'm liking it. I don't really like the smell of the luscious pear in the deep conditioner, but I like the conditioner itself. I can always get it in another scent, or unscented. Surprisingly, she did send along samples where I could smell the scent in the form of little lotion tins and I really liked Egyptain Musk. I thought that would be the only one I wouldn't like. I do like all of her scents except Vanilla Lavender. I've never really liked that scent. I adore the vanilla latte, which I did NOT like in the beginning. I thought it was too almony smelling... but it soon morphed into something spicy and citrus-y and yum. And I figure I can mix the pear with the cranberry. The cranberry cocktail smells awesome and the white tea smells like, well white tea. I wasn't surprised with it. It was nice.

Now, I'm awaiting Oyin. I hope that I like it as much. I should be finished with this Karen stuff by the time Oyin arrives. So, for the record: loving the hair butter and the hair milk and the deep condish. Prolly try them in the E. Musk. I got a hair cream and a hair nectar and the luscious locks to try. Oh and the shampoo bar. Yay. Go Black owned businesses, I support you.


Oh and DAY TWENTY ONE!!

My goal is to reach one month and then assess my situation. Am I stable enough to have a little chocolate and not go overboard? How do I feel about cutting out refined sugar as a next step, no sugar in coffee/tea, no white bread, no jelly? Then moving next to less meat. I'm not fat, but I really lost a lot of fat and was pretty gaunt when I cut out meat a while back. It was kinda scary.


And because the counting days works so well for me I'll start another *fingernail* one.

Day One :)

Heroes

I just finished watching the premier episode and have a few thoughts about it.

First.... ZQ looked entirely too thin! Was he filming this during Star Trek? But, I did love his hair. It was gelled and whatnot, but it wasn't the helmet hair he was sporting in the last season. I STILL love spiky haired Sylar, but I don't think he's going to come back. The haircut was forced upon him and he was just making due until it grew back to Gabriel length.

Second.... NO SIGN OF MOHINDER! I mean, wtf? Even Sandra had a brief appearance. So now the show is lily white. Funny though, there were seriously no black people on that show, but the "police recovery group" that Matt was apart of had like 4. What's that saying?

Third.... I didn't give a damn about any of the bland characters. And oh GOD PLEASE!!! Please please please please do not pair Tracy with Noah. Please please. I know he's lonely, but please don't make him make that mistake. For my sanity, please.

Fourth.... Nathan!Sylar unconsciously pulling the coffee mug towards him, noticing, but then unable to draw upon the power consciously. That was a nice touch. And mmmm Sylar in a suit. It was like *BAM!* here's Sylar! Here's Sylar in a suit! Here's Sylar in a suit looking yummy (with yummy hair)!

*Ahem*

BAM!





Fifth.... Sylar had the best line in the whole show! He's taunting Matt in the interrogation room and says, "No wonder Janice is having sex with the pool guy. She's looking for a real man, someone who isn't afraid of power, someone who knows what to do with it." And the way ZQ delivers it is fantastic!

Sixth.... As much as I love you Sylar, you are campy and kinda swishy. Now all we need is the dramatic twirl! Not that, that's a bad thing. He used to be kind of menacing, now... not so much. And what's with the added "Seriously, what's that about... seriously?" to his script? He must have said "seriously?" in question to something Matt was doing and that really didn't sit well with me. I think Sylar is capable of much more eloquence than that. I wonder who's writing this season?

Seventh.... The whole premise seems paltry. So this strange carnival needs to seize not only Hiro, but Tracey, Sylar and Peter for whatever nefarious purposes. *rolls eyes* Though........... this might give us an opportunity to have some Gabriel again, if there is time traveling involved. All I know is that (from the trailer) once they shoot and bury Nathan, it's Sylar that emerges from the grave. That can't be at the end, because the evil carnies want him. So he'll have to show up in the flesh much earlier than the finale. That means, no more Adrian, which I totally don't mind. See you, it was nice knowing you, I think your character has had his run.

So, I give it 2 1/2 out of five stars. I'm not looking forward to the rest of the show... now that I have to actually wait to watch the next episode like the rest of the humans! I am surprised, though that there was no squee at either zqfans, heroesland or team sylar. Are these people asleep, and not playing, or what? I want Team Sylar to win, of course, but it doesn't seem like most of the team is contributing... or even actively talking. Even the mod didn't answer a question that was thrown her way, so I don't know if I can expect competition during this challenge thing. I, for one, am not going to bust my arse trying to participate, if the rest of my team isn't. I'm actually kind of over the excitement of being on Team Sylar, now it's just... "is it january yet?" I think that's when the challenge season is over. *shrugs*

Am right now downloading the two hour Heroes premier. Like I said, I didn't want to sit through watching commercials last night and someone is always ready with the DVR and a passion to upload a copy. LOVES THEM. Oh, speaking of uploading.... FINALLY someone uploaded a reportedly good copy of Star Trek. Says it's a DVD-like rip. So maybe now people won't be using that over cropped version to make all their little fanvids. Yes, Spock does have a top to his head! Uhura didn't really have that problem unless she was in the shot by herself, because everyone was so much taller than she was, we got to see all of her :)

I'm actually feeling pretty good today. I mean after all that stressing over the weekend, I guess I should be. I can't wait to get my Oyin stuff. I wish I was still as excited to get the Karen stuff, but definitely excited about Oyin. I'm even considering taking a drive down to MD for it. But... I'll make myself wait, since I did pay for it online already. I wonder if I can cancel the order if I show up at the store. Or... can I pick up the order if I'm there! That would be even better. I should inquire about that. That is, if I feel up to driving. It is three hours to even get there from here. I might just wait for it. Or, I might get the driving bug and just go, who knows. It's getting colder, so I'm less likely to be inclined to do a lot of driving. In the summer, yes, totally out there, but now... maybe not so much.

I'm just worried that I won't like the products and then I'll be mad since I spent so much. But if I do like them, all the better.




DAY TWENTY

Well, it looks like I missed trouble, which is good. I mean, yay!

I just dropped about 200 dollars on bath and natural hair products at Oyin Handmade and Karen's Body Beautiful. The only thing I don't like about ordering stuff online is that you can't get a good feeling for it, and that you can't smell it, touch it, look at it. So, I'll just take a chance and if I don't like it, I can toss it, or suffer through using it until it's finished. :D But these two shops have gotten such rave reviews that, I suspect that that many people can't be wrong. But, we'll see. Apparently Oyin takes a little while to get the products out, so I expect them sometime next month. I'll give it to the end of the month before I get suspicious. Karen's I expect a little sooner.

I started role playing again. I just happened to pick this girl out of a mass of comments at ontd_startrek and asked if she was still rpging, and if she wanted to with me. Come to find out that we are very compatible. The only thing is that she's really into K/S hard and wants to dismiss Uhura/Spock. *GASPS* Blasphemy. But as long as we concentrate on playing, I think it'll be ok. I'm doing Kirk of all people! I actually like my Kirk and I love her Spock. I can't wait for them to get busy ;) *laughs*


Heroes premiers tonight, but I'll wait until tomorrow when a million people will upload it. I don't want to sit through the commercials! I wonder if ZQ will even show up in the opening ep. That would suck if he doesn't. Just a teeny glimpse? A mention??


DAY NINETEEN! See Even Zoe's happy :)

For a comment fic:

The set-up was simple, really and JJ had planned to take it all in a single continuous camera shot. How could Zach screw up running the length of a 40 foot raised platform? JJ was sure that he wouldn't have a problem with it and he thought nothing of asking Zach not to expect any cuts. After he'd called "action!", JJ bent to watch his actor gracefully flow into motion off screen and then come bounding into view along the length of his marks. He looked good and stayed perfectly in frame until the moment where Zach just disappeared. The crew erupted simultaneously, some shouting out cries of alarm, and the ones closer to the scene rushing forward and onto the set.

The metal grating of the set's floor had been loose for a long time but since it had been so rarely used, fixing it was never high on the maintenance list. Unfortunately, Zach paid for the lax in upkeep as the grating gave way beneath his weight and dropped him ten feet and into the thick nest of wires and computer equipment stored on the floor below.

Zach lay there a moment, staring up at the worried faces looking down at him, and assessed the condition of his body. The fall surprised him more than it hurt him, at least initially and he stretched his long legs out to get some traction amongst the slippery wires. But, when he tried to sit up, a bolt of pain stabbed right into the center of his back. Groaning piteously, he grabbed at his back and lay back again.

"Stay still, Zach!" JJ yelled down to him. "Someone's coming for you. Are you ok? Are you hurt?!"

In lieu of speaking, Zach held up a hand hoping the gesture would assuage his director. The small door at the far end of the room opened and about ten men ran in. Hands closed about his arms and legs and lifted Zach from the bed of miscellaneous equipment. He felt like rag doll being pulled in all different directions until the men finally coordinated themselves and carried him a little more smoothly between them.

The doctor on set found him surrounded by a crowd of onlookers in the makeshift break room. She examined him and gave him he green light that he most likely didn't damage anything too extensively.


tbc

What a nice morning

I guess I'll find out tomorrow, if my honesty at work is going to result in an invalid assay and some trouble. Ha! You know, this was probably one of the times where I should have just lied.

DAY EIGHTEEN

Done with the gif, yay.

Happy Sylar Week!






Mood: Good


DAY FIFTEEN!

EH, not much is going on. I probably should be practicing guitar or writing, but I'm sitting here trying to do any animated gif for a Team Sylar challenge. I have a neat idea, I'm just trying to work out the execution. I think I have it about 80 percent done. I know what I have to do next, but there's a part that I have to complete first before I can... and I'm a bit stuck. I think I can figure out how to work it though. I'm running into a lot of frames and I hope that I won't have a problem with size and what not.


SO in lieu of saying something interesting... I'm pretty much a log this week, here's a photo that I haven't seen before. Zane!Sylar perhaps... wearing some normal clothes?

Cute!











Mood: Relaxed

It's Tuesday, right? Oh, I've made another mistake!

*THIS* is Sylar day ;)








Oh, hell, It's Sylar Week. :)

DAY THIRTEEN!!





Mood: Interested

Ohhhh wait, wait wait. TODAY is Sylar Day. *giggles*










Ok, that's just an excuse to post more pics. ;)


DAY TWELVE!


Mood: Thoughtful

Sylar Day, All Day

Damn lookit him. He's too hot for words.... *drools* You know what saves him from looking too mean are those big brown eyes and that luscious cocksucker mouth. Mmm really, and that he can turn on the wounded puppy dog in a snap.

I noticed that I don't think Gabriel is particularly and stereotypically gay. He struck me as being shy and into his work. Sylar on the other hand, totally gay. And totally gay for Mohinder. I think if Mohinder didn't hate him so much (while being secretly turned on and desiring him) they would have gotten together ;)



Mood: Emphatic