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: