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29 October 2007 23:29Hi. I'm alive. In case anyone wondered.
Just one of those minor breakdowns when I become unsocial and absent-minded and spend my days only sleeping, reading and playing Icewind Dale II or something again.
Anyways, today was a pretty good day.
First thing I noticed in the morning was the storm outside. Not a thunderstorm, but one of those typical October storms with howling winds and swaying treetops and swirling leaves. I love them. What made it even better was that it wasn't cold outside.
The second thing that made me smile was the postcard from New York I found from the floor in front of the door on my way to brush my teeth. Can't say the whole thing doesn't still confuse me a bit, but hey: when my life isn't confusing?
Third: I actually managed to drag my ass to the downtown and get some official papers sent (very late, but anyway).
Fourth: I found amazing boots. They're kind of combat boots, but a lot more graceful than my Docs and they have buckles. They're classy, sassy, practical and comfortable all at once. And they cost only 34€. <3
The only bum side was that just when I really wanted to buy some Forgotten Realms books in English, I couldn't find a single one from Akateeminen, and Fantasiapelit was of course already closed when I finally found out its new location. Oh well, maybe tomorrow.
I think I've switched fandoms again, this time back to FR, probably mostly due to the RPG campaign I've been planning. But I just love that universe. I don't think there's a single fantasy world I love as much as I love the Realms, not even Arda (you know, Middle-Earth etc.). Ed Greenwood may be a mediocre writer at best, but damn, bless that guy's imagination.
On a related note, I think Todd Lockwood is my new hero.
I mean, I've always loved his art; I've sometimes loaned the D&D and FR rulebooks from the library only to drool on his concept art (I want him to design me clothes. Or an armor. Or a weapon. Or a dragon. Or...), and he's so far the only cover artist that has managed to get Drizzt right.
But I just spent about an hour on his website and boy, that man rocks. He's funny and witty and seems really laid-back and approachable. Wow. It's always so great to find out that artists you admire for their art are also great people. Now I really want to order one of his works as a poster, but I think I'd need a real credit card. Bummer.
Aah, anyway. More FR -related ramblings possibly later (I even think I have a ficlet brewing inside my head), now I think I should either try writing some e-mails I've supposed to write for ages or go get some sleep as I have to run around the town the whole day again tomorrow. I think I'm leaning towards the latter, sorry guys. *yawn*
Just one of those minor breakdowns when I become unsocial and absent-minded and spend my days only sleeping, reading and playing Icewind Dale II or something again.
Anyways, today was a pretty good day.
First thing I noticed in the morning was the storm outside. Not a thunderstorm, but one of those typical October storms with howling winds and swaying treetops and swirling leaves. I love them. What made it even better was that it wasn't cold outside.
The second thing that made me smile was the postcard from New York I found from the floor in front of the door on my way to brush my teeth. Can't say the whole thing doesn't still confuse me a bit, but hey: when my life isn't confusing?
Third: I actually managed to drag my ass to the downtown and get some official papers sent (very late, but anyway).
Fourth: I found amazing boots. They're kind of combat boots, but a lot more graceful than my Docs and they have buckles. They're classy, sassy, practical and comfortable all at once. And they cost only 34€. <3
The only bum side was that just when I really wanted to buy some Forgotten Realms books in English, I couldn't find a single one from Akateeminen, and Fantasiapelit was of course already closed when I finally found out its new location. Oh well, maybe tomorrow.
I think I've switched fandoms again, this time back to FR, probably mostly due to the RPG campaign I've been planning. But I just love that universe. I don't think there's a single fantasy world I love as much as I love the Realms, not even Arda (you know, Middle-Earth etc.). Ed Greenwood may be a mediocre writer at best, but damn, bless that guy's imagination.
On a related note, I think Todd Lockwood is my new hero.
I mean, I've always loved his art; I've sometimes loaned the D&D and FR rulebooks from the library only to drool on his concept art (I want him to design me clothes. Or an armor. Or a weapon. Or a dragon. Or...), and he's so far the only cover artist that has managed to get Drizzt right.
But I just spent about an hour on his website and boy, that man rocks. He's funny and witty and seems really laid-back and approachable. Wow. It's always so great to find out that artists you admire for their art are also great people. Now I really want to order one of his works as a poster, but I think I'd need a real credit card. Bummer.
Aah, anyway. More FR -related ramblings possibly later (I even think I have a ficlet brewing inside my head), now I think I should either try writing some e-mails I've supposed to write for ages or go get some sleep as I have to run around the town the whole day again tomorrow. I think I'm leaning towards the latter, sorry guys. *yawn*
