Risotto

For the first time in whiles I had the undefinable pleasure to host a dinner gathering for more than two people. It felt like being the aunt/mother/ kitchengoddess that I (not so) secretly want to be, or that other people suspect me of being already. It feels very much like coming home from a hard day at work, soaking wet from the unexpected autumn shower that caught you 200 yards from the front door and being able to sit down with a cup of tea, a glass of sherry and a big plate of biscuits. In other words: wuzzle. Or in words every reader might be able to interpret: as if that was the part I have to play and I was the only one who could do it. It makes me feel good about myself.

Socks ARE statements

Close but bot quite, I'd say.

What Your Socks Say About You

You Are: - Quite cuddly - Downright adorable - Truly kind - Infinitely patient

The Socks Personality Test

Stalk

You Are Stalking

You tend to be very obsessive. Once you focus your attention on something or someone, it's all you think about. You are also very secretive. People don't know much about the life that you lead. You are attracted to weak people. You may want to prey on them, but you also may just want to help them. You need attention, and you can get desperate if you aren't getting attention from the right person. You'll do about anything to get noticed.

What Felony Are You?

I don't entirely agree but... the truth can't be denied, now can it?

List of Birthday Presents '08

In no particular order...

• prodstick
• cotton wool
• glittery handbag
• Tinkerbell Fairy-sized tea set
• chocolate
• more chocolate
• shoes from le fille d'O
• golden earrings
• black leather gloves
• spatulas
• hand crossbow
• chocolate
• more chocolate
• ice cream machine
• bottle of wine
• kitten treat box
• 3 types of fancy tea
• pink ceramic rabbit stapler
• ceramic pot with übertasty goodies
• lump of clay
• water gun
• double teapot
• Eastern style tea cups
• chocolate
• more chocolate

19th September - part two

September 19 isn't just about pirates, it's also the birthday of two girls I'm very fond of, even though half of those girls are fictional. Happy Birthday Hermione and L. !

19th September - part one

I remember posting figurative cartloads of youtube clips that ought to have taught you how to talk like a pirate, so this year you can put it into practice. The above is just a little fun.

Happy International Talk Like a Pirate's Day, Everyone!

Birthday Messages

Apparently I kept note of them last year so if there is anyone keeping track here's the balance for this year: 11 text messages, 5 facebook wall messages, 1 facebook inbox message, 2 birthday cards, three real life congratulations and 5 kisses. Just too bad I got the first kisses from one of the friends I like least*.


* I don't mean you, shirahime. You're the friend I like best.

(Not so) Happy Birthday

Don't pity me, don't comfort me, don't ask. I shall be well again. If only because my friends deserve better than to worry constantly whether I'm happy enough.

Fourth Edition Interview

As a enthousiastic player and nearly as enthuosiastic DM, I try to keep up with the changes, though I intend to continue in 3.5 myself.

Confronting Tiefling and Gnome


The Beholder speaks


The Mindflayer aks some questions

Another List

Only days stand between me and the date which will add one year to my age, and plenty of people are trying to make me curious for the presents they have in store for me. However an equal amount of people has confessed to not knowing what I would like. For over twenty years I thought I was easy to buy for, but apparently not. Among the many not-so -careful hints that this blog already contains, this list may or may not be a list of things I want.

• apron ( natural fibre, please refrain from ucky prints)
• clay
• extra-dimensional storing space
• lots of letters
• a pasta machine
• insight in male psychology

Turning into a geek.

There is much to be discussed. There is a lot that I want said and known. I had intended to write three days ago and tell you that for the first time since I can remember I have borrowed more non-fiction than fiction from my local library. I wanted to tell you that one of the books deals wwith fixing computers and the others with history. I wanted to say that I already gave up on trying to save for clothes but intend to spend all of what a red cardigan dress with V-neck and puffy sleeves would cost on RPG-books. I want to share my joy, my infinite joy at finding another padawan prepared to join our d&d-circle.

And all this made me realise that if I didn't dress like a hippie I might qualify for nerddom. Hooray for flary trousers and colourful shirts.

The Playing Card Test

What Your Playing Cards Tell About Your Future

Right now you are facing some major difficulties, especially in the financial arena. Your emotions are currently tied to a current disappointment. It's likely that someone has disappointed you... or will disappoint you. Your closest friend is someone you should consider marrying. Or the person you marry will become your closest friend. The near future will bring a shady, selfish person into your life. This person will bring a lot of bad news. Beware of trouble in love. You may lose a romantic relationship, but you will be able to move on.

The Playing Card Test

Who could have guessed randomness could come so close to the truth. I'm not going to marry my best (male) friend though, I like his girlfriend too much.