Howdy!

Well, I guess this is my first "official" post! Don't worry Bill, I'll still cover for you if needed. I really don't know what to write about, and Gregory isn't helping the matter!
The ring........I wait everyday for the phone to ring.....because they'll call when it's ready.....I hope really really soon!
Christmas......I'm almost done with my shopping, and I'll be sending down the goodies with Mr. Gregory....I have to work both eve and day, but there's always next year.
Tomorrow.....is my dad's extended side of the family's annual Christmas party. Greg went to the summer one with me, so now he gets to see my brother play Santa!
That's pretty much it. I have to make gingerbread and sugar cookies for the party tomorrow.
Oh, do all the rules go for me too? If I miss a day, do I get punished? =-D
And Liz, I'm certified for AED , CPR, and First Aid for the professional rescuer....so I think I meet your qualifications!

Liz Remembered

Yes I did. So anyways I have a treat for you guys! A wish list, a challenge and a excerpt from my novel! Oh my! Let's start with the wish list and get that over with~

THE LIST
(for those who just don't know what to do)

Tartan Wallet
Flower Wallet
Fingerless gloves
Hat

(I really need a wallet, so if someone could get me one of those that would be excellent. Also on my wish list are movies and BOOKS. and gift cards. gift cards to clothing stores are wonderful. )

The Challenge

O.K. so quick background: I have to learn how to use defibrillator in my gym/health class this year. I went to this whole ensemble on how people die from cardiac arrest ect. mostly because the people there don't know what to do or even know how to use a defibrillator. So my challenge to you guys is that you go to some sort of class on CPR or defibrillator's. I know that for most of you this will be really hard but I'm just asking for you to attempt because it happens to so many people. So be a cool cat and learn how to save a life~ (this challenge is issued to anyone who reads the blog)

THE EXCERPT
I know you wanted to read this part first =] So this part is about Emily one of the main characters in my novel. I hope you enjoy it and I fixed all the grammar and horrible sentence mistakes but that's about it. So it's not exactly perfect yet. Either way it's one of my favorite scenes so here it is. (sorry about crazy font/size. I can't get it quite right.)

Emily had one day decided she would never eat chicken. This was because she saw a chicken in her backyard once and began playing with it. She had so much fun chasing it and having it chase her for hours. Later that night at supper, the menu was Chicken. Emily refused to eat it. She knew that her chicken friend a few hours ago was now on her dinner plate accompanied with some vegetables from the garden.

"I won’t eat him! He was my friend!" Emily protested to her mother.
What a shock to Emily’s mother, for Emily wasn’t a big talker. She was really worried when she realized that a half an hour had past and Emily hadn't even picked up her fork. Emily was glaring at her plate in defiance. Emily’s mother realized that Emily was seriously NOT going to eat the chicken she had bought at the market. She began yelling at Emily. Emily yelled back, little tears in her eyes.

"He was my friend!" she screamed. Emily's mother mouth went ajar. What was she going to do with such a strange child? So she tried to trick Emily.

"That isn't chicken” she said. “It’s a fish." Emily's eyes widened in shock.

"Chuckles my goldfish that died last week?" Emily said her voice filled with horror. Emily's mother slapped her forehead and began to protest but it was too late: Emily was crying her eyes out, now talking to her ‘chicken fish’.

"I'm so sorry chuckles...I'm so sorry!" She cried petting the cooked chicken breast. Emily’s mother was furious with herself now. She was making this situation worse.
"It's a turkey!" she cried desperately. Emily didn't hear what she said though because she was still crying to her chicken/fish on her plate.

"Emily..." he mother said calmly. Danger. Everyone knows that if someone becomes calm very suddenly it’s very bad. Emily even as a small child knew this. Emily looked up to her mother with wide teary eyes. She sniffled. "Emily...eat your peas..." her mother said with a sigh giving up. She walked out of the dinning roomand into the kitchen. Emily sniffled again. She picked up her fork and did not eat her peas. She organized them on her plate so they read:
"Emily Loves You Still"

Emily left the table and the topic never came up again. From that day on she never ate chicken or peas again.

COPYRIGHT LIZ.
So that’s part of Emily’s story.

~Liz

Phrank: Christmas wish list

So there seems to be some issues with getting me stuff for Christmas. If you're really stumped, a KoL or XKCD t-shirt would be greatly appreciated. I wear a large shirt and here are my preferences if you decide to get me one. The following links are XKCD shirts, any KoL shirt is good.
StandBackScience
Just Shy

More importantly, I would really appreciate this poster. It's cheaper than a t-shirt, and would look way cool in my room. We're all pretty geeky here, and it's pretty cool. Height Poster

This is probably the funniest Muppet's video I've ever seen.

I'm TOTALLY listening to Christmas music right now

In my defense, it's Mannheim Steamroller Christmas music.

Work has been good, if busy. I have Wednesdays off now, so I should be able to post regularly for the foreseeable future. No promises.

It was lovely seeing you all for Thanksgiving! I had a great time hanging out with y'all. The highlight was probably the Macy's Rickroll, though. That was sheer geeky awesome.

Liz, how did your first NaNoWriMo go?
Frank, we need to make plans for an epic Dynasty Warriors day at some point. I've missed playing so much!
Greg & Jess, I'm gonna post the pictures! Because they're shiny and I <3 shiny! Greg finally got Jess her ring and it's all pretty and sparkly.
You can see it HERE and HERE.

I still don't know what to get Frank & Liz for Christmas. It's tormenting me! Other than socks. EVERYONE is getting socks this year.

And... that's about it for me. Oh! Things with Andrew are going well. I'll be heading down to Providence this week to see him again. I made him watch Thunderbirds and he's still dating me, so that's a good sign.

Also, since Bill posted (!!!), I think Jess should be allowed to post on Saturday and Sunday. Lisa also has an invitation to post, of course!

Brewing Days

Yup I'm posting. Sorry Jess but I made a promise to Liz that if she made me some tea I would post. So here we go again. This past weekended was a busy weekend in the brewing world that I know. I bottled a strong Belgium beer. And by strong I mean you need to not drive after having one. I also helped Justin bottle his apricot wheat beer, i'm looking forward to a taste of that. I also put my sweet stout into a secondary fermenter so the flavors go together better. I also got a used glass carboy that needs some cleaning and then it's time to make some mead! IPA is ready but not much left of it since it was made for some people at work. I think that I have hit my allotted number of sentences so i'll wrap this up and sign off by letting Jess know she can post for me next week.

The Zen of Rick Rolling

A good Rick Roll in it's purest form is the art of How Not to be Seen.

If you haven't seen it yet (then click here!), Cartoon Network managed to Rick Roll the nation on National TV! During the Macy's Parade, where NBC cameras where fixed in front of Macy's... Rick Astley came out and Lip synced to his now infamous song.

This was the setup for what is probally my best Rick Roll to date...
As the Icing words on CAKE!
(I will have a picture up ASAP!)

And Now For Something Completely Different

Every year I'm asked what one should get me for the holidays. And nearly every time, I've been I don't know. Well, I've sorta sat down and complied a list of things I'd buy for myself and would enjoy. Email me if you want the link to the list. Note... none of you have to buy me socks as I have someone else doing that for me this year!

And Now For Something Completely Different,
But Have heard about from me, again... Maybe

Jess is went on a 11-0 punch buggy run today...
I need to get better at this game or a miracle...

Which brings me to my video this week.
"For all the wimps and posers... and Women"
Land of the Miracle -- Edguy