Don't be a misfit: pick up a copy of my new book, A Kidnapped Santa Claus, available at comic and book shops around the world: http://search2.barnesandnoble.com/BookViewer/?ean=9780061782404

Tags: christmas, kidnapped santa claus, youtube
Current Mood: restless
Current Music: "We're a Couple of Misfits" by Rudolph and Hermie

A month or so ago I drove past a park that looked really pretty. I figured I would check it out some time. So Friday the day after Thanksgiving instead of fighting the shopping masses I thought it would be a nice day to visit that park with my girlfriend. After driving around a bit we found it. The gate was closed and this was the sign that greeted us.



Seriously? Not closed Thanksgiving. Closed the day after. Can you get more random? We parked at a church across the street and walked in on an open foot path. Suck it parks and recreation.

I've now made it through my first official fresh meat assessment and lived through two scrimmages. At first I was reluctant to even want to scrimmage - my approach to derby has been one of caution and patience, because I can't imagine ever being ready to bout. But luckily just seeing other meaties passing the assessment (and me not) the first time made me realize I DO want to get better faster, and compete, and scrimmage. All that good stuff of derby I want but am terrified to get.

I find it really interesting seeing what derby has brought out in me and in the other meat. Some people have quit, some people have effortlessly gotten better. Some people are competitive to succeed and some people reluctant. For me it changes constantly. One minute I'm terrified, the next thrilled, then frustrated, then ready to vomit. All I know for sure is that I LOVE this, even though sometimes it feels like I have to force myself to do it. It's a test for me. I've always thought I was a person who craved action with a tad bit of violence ... But it's easy to tell yourself that's "you" when you've never even tried anything that brings that out in you. I've always preferred to not try things that are scary or new. I'm dedicated, but I can frustrate easily.  I hate sucking at things. 

Somehow derby has shown me that I was completely wrong about all of these things I thought about myself. Does that mean every new experience brings something new out in you, or was it there all along? I guess you never know until you try.

Tags: derby, fresh meat

Happy Birthday hamatokameko ! Hope you have a great day!

You'll have to wait for a present from me (and cake), but I still hope you enjoy your day!

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Happy Birthday anticia !!! Hope you have a great day!!!

Okay, I uploaded all of my pictures form Midwest FurFest. Okay, let's get the link to all of the pics out of the way: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmuth/sets/72157622889526042/. And now, pictures that I found especially interesting!

First picture is from the Method 1 Live show. Since the hosts couldn't have beer in con space, they instead reviewed Drank Beverage. Along the way, they also decided it would be a good idea to drink Brawndo, and even mix them in the same glass and drink the olive oil-colored concoction. That didn't end so well, as this picture tries to illustrate:




One Standard Issue Furpile that happened Sunday night outside of the dance:




And some actual huskies, who were part of last year's charity, came by to be trained for working with large crowds:




The first Steampunk fursuit that I recall seeing at a furry convention:




This Beast fursuit--or combination of fursuit and face paint, rather, was pretty cool. The first time I've seen someone do something like that, too:




Poor Raptor Red!



Want the rest of my pictures? They're at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmuth/sets/72157622889526042/. Have fun!

Tags: furcon, furry convention, mff, midwest furfest, midwest furfest 2009

Please stop playing Games Without Frontiers. I hate Peter Gabriel. --;

Tags: random
Current Mood: bitchy
Current Music: Not-so-Virgin Radio

I got haberdashed today and as a consequence I got fedora'd too.



>.>

It's been a while since I last posted any Rjected Bond Themes - so here's a two-fer.

Two of the rejected themes for Quantum of Solace

The first as sung by Eva Alma



and the second by the Bond grand-dame herself - Shirley Bassey.

Tags: bond