It's all going so fast!

I can't believe it's already the end of September. Seems like yesterday was my brother's 18th birthday, and that was the beginning of June. Where has it all gone?

I got back from Holland on Sunday - it was good, thanks for asking. Money was a little tight, so we didn't get to do half of what we wanted to, but we made it to Amsterdam for the day and sampled some of the local treats (not THOSE treats, you dirty little scumbags), and then had a lovely 2 hour walk back from the train station to the campsite, all slightly blurred by a rather pleasant coffee-and-weed induced buzz.

I was supposed to start my new job in the Reading cafe on Monday, but the area director had other plans. He called me less than an hour after I got back from Holland, asking if I could go back to the branch I did my training at to help them out for this week because they're short staffed. So now the other Reading employees will have had TWO whole weeks getting aquainted with the new shop, and I will be at even more of a disadvantage when I finally start work there on Saturday. Which on its own sucks major bumhole... it's been 5 years since I worked a Saturday. Blech. Apparently the Reading staff are all miserable gits as well, according to the Newbury girls (who I've been training) with, as they went to visit the new place last weekend.

It's my birthday next Wednesday! I'm so excited, and you'll probably get regular updates now on how many more days, hours, minutes there are until I turn 23. Even more exciting is the imminent arrival of one kickass parcel from over th'ocean: Mister Dante has sent me a gift of joy, and to say I'm wriggling in anticipation is a bit of an understatement. Also, apparently I'm due to receive a package (hurr hurr) from Australia from my friend Timmy, who has neglected to write back to any of my letters for the last 5 years... he says this'll make up for the lack of paper goodies from him - whee!

So what are you guys gonna get me? *angelic grin* I like fantasy/horror novels, rubber duckies, things with stars and skulls on, and the colours red, green, purple and black. Ecards are also welcome. :P

My Superhero/villain party is next Friday! Wheeeeeee! I wish all you guys could come! For those I have added on Facebook, the photos will arrive there at some point over next weekend, I should expect, and I'll post the choicest and most juicy snaps right here for those who refuse to be sucked in to the vortex that is Facebook. Well done you. If I remember to give my camera to someone else, there should be snaps of me in my Harley outfit, which I still haven't finished yet.

*gets frantically buying and stitching*

8:42 PM - September 23, 2008 - post comment

Twisty's birthday. That means twisted pictures. I'm going to have to shop for the perfect present for you.

Bummer having to work on Saturday. That is unconstitutional.

slayerbarbie - 9:49 PM - September 23, 2008

Seeing as I'm now working on a student's budget, expect my presents to be heartfelt, but somewhat ickle...

Also, much as I'd love to romp up at your birthday bash as either the Crow or the Joker, this slow reader has less than two weeks in which to read Homer's Odyssey, so kinda running on panic-stations!

bebbet - 11:07 PM - September 23, 2008

*vooms across the ocean for the partay*

sarai - 11:54 PM - September 23, 2008

Lemme guess: Poison Ivy?

*imagines Sarai in green leotard...*

bebbet - 11:58 PM - September 23, 2008

perhaps...or cat woman, tho I can't say I know many superhero/villain women.

sarai - 12:04 AM - September 24, 2008

Catwoman's kinda obvious. There may be compitition for that one.

Wonder Woman, too.

Super-Girl might be less obvious choice, but only because she sucks, so perhaps not the best option.

There's always the option of Mystique which would undoubtedly be the tastiest option - though that would involve a large investment in blue body-paint.

bebbet - 12:09 AM - September 24, 2008

*has blue body paint* ;)
but you need to add sequins or something, gotta have the "scales" ^-^

sarai - 12:20 AM - September 24, 2008

"Super-Girl might be less obvious choice, but only because she sucks, so perhaps not the best option. "

Ha ha!

I vote for Mystique too!

juancarlos - 12:39 AM - September 24, 2008

We already have a Catwoman, Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy AND a Supergirl.

You can make up your own heroine/villainess Sarai! We figured it'd be entirely more hilarious to see people make their own costumes :D This means we also have The Vixen (half woman, half lady fox) and a take on a female Zorro character. I'm actually dreading to think what some of the guys will come as...

Twist - 8:21 AM - September 24, 2008

Humm...maybe bat-girl, there was a batgirl in one movie I recall....

sarai - 2:11 PM - September 24, 2008

Alicia Silverstone. Her ass was the only good thing in that whole movie!

bebbet - 2:13 PM - September 24, 2008

perhaps my ass is a good thing ;)

sarai - 2:16 PM - September 24, 2008

I am so looking forward to the pictures from that party!!!

splinteredmind - 3:21 PM - September 24, 2008

"Alicia Silverstone. Her ass was the only good thing in that whole movie!"

Amen!

juancarlos - 1:18 AM - September 25, 2008

Bat-girl... damn, I'd forgotten all about the 'old' new Batman movies since Christian Bale took over. I might have to have a bit of a marathon at some point.

Michael Keaton FTW!

Twist - 9:30 PM - September 25, 2008

I wouldn't. They'll make you sad; the latter, especially...

Stick with the first two and go no further!

bebbet - 9:40 PM - September 25, 2008

B, you forget how much I love awful, cheesy, badly made movies.

Now, to find some time off work to watch all the films in one go... *le sigh* I'm even working on my birthday next week - isn't that sad?

Twist - 9:53 PM - September 25, 2008

Quit!

Become a student! ;p

bebbet - 10:01 PM - September 25, 2008

Oh shush, you. If I ever decide to be a student, I'll work a while first and get some funds behind me. For now, I'm happy (well, mostly) being a cafe-slave. So nyah.

Twist - 10:03 PM - September 25, 2008

Meh - you need to throw off those shackles of café-oppression before it’s too late! Rise up, sister, and say NO to the Grandé Latté! NO to the Decaf Mocha! Screw you, you cappuccino hippy, with your thick, foamy creaminess and double-shot of espresso joy, topped with tasty chocolate sprinkles… Oh, alright, you can stay.

You too, Americano. Your name sucks but, damn, you taste good!

...

What was I saying?

bebbet - 10:08 PM - September 25, 2008

Pfft. Cappuccino, latte, americano... all fancy shmancy shmucks. Bring on the Milo!

Twist - 10:44 PM - September 25, 2008

mmmmm.......shackles

splinteredmind - 4:07 PM - September 26, 2008

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