Telain's Den of Whispers


Just Stop
Erika
[info]telain
I really can't stand it when people don't like me, let alone when they hate me. As some of you know, I have an old ex-girlfriend that things did not end well with that came to college this year. She's in AniSci and a freshman, while I'm a business junior, so we're on opposite sides of campus and I'm done with all the common classes she'll be taking. We're likely to never see one another, but it still bothers me that she hates me so much, to the point that she's blocked my from commenting on LJ and FA, when the last comments I made were trying to help her with a problem she was having with her computer.

It's not like I'm after getting back together with her. I'm happy with Jessie. Not that I wouldn't mind having some more furry friends, or friends in general (I'm too shy), in this town. I haven't been able to get down to the city, either of them, to see my friends in months thanks to my job scheduling me every single weekend. I would've made it to Warnn's birthday if not for how tired I generally am, I just couldn't handle a long drive by myself.

I wish things were different. If only I could just forget.

Edit: I decided to send her a message on facebook (actually I sent it before writing this). Got an okay response, and I feel quite a bit better now. At the least I hope she understands I bear her no ill will.

Ferret! (Part two)
Erika
[info]telain
We have a ferret now. Paid $100 for her with a small temporary cage, some litter, some food, and a few odds and ends. She was my cousin's ferret, but my cousin's a teenager and the novelty wore off rather quick. She has a much better home now, though we did end up rushing things a bit more than we'd anticipated. (I can hear here snackin behind me). Putting her on a blend of Innova Evo Ferret and Marshall's Premium until we've weened her off of Marshall's food and substitute either Innova feline or either Zupreem or 8-in-1 ultimate. She is a Marshall's, but I bet most we'd find anywhere are. We got her a fair number of little toys and a pin so she can play on the floor (especially while she still has such a small cage) without our, as close, supervision.

EDIT: We decided to name her Sabriel. (Not that she's likely to learn it)

Ferret!
Erika
[info]telain
Me and Jess are looking into getting a ferret. Going tomorrow to ask if we can even have one in my apartment, which thankfully does allow pets, and to see how much the deposit is. We went earlier and played with two of the ferrets they have at Petco earlier, a sable and an albino. They were both adorable, though I preferred the sable's behavior. But we're planning on going to a nicer shop in OKC or Tulsa anyway.. Any suggestions? (Does Darzi have me friended? *Makes note to check*) We're also waiting until at least a few weeks into this next semester so we know our schedules and if we'll have time, if not we'll wait til the summer. So it'll either be about a month or 5ish months before we have a new fuzzy in the house to take care of. I can't wait! ^^

Confirmed! We can have a ferret in the apartment, just signed a pet policy form, and they didn't even make us pay a deposit! (Which is normally $300 for a cat or dog under 25 lbs, or $500 for a larger dog up to 85 lbs or under a year old)

Why not?
Erika
[info]telain
Stolen from Luckydawolf

I'm going to screen the comments and the winner of this gets your character featured in an art commission with mine doing just about anything you want. Could take a while though.

So, let the contest begin!! The contest ends on New Years. Have fun, and good luck =^-^=

(1 Points) What's my first name:
(1 Point) My last name:
(5 Points) Take a stab at my middle name:
(2 Points) Where do I live:
(2 Points) What color are my eyes:
(3 Points) Who am I in love with:
(2 Points) Where did we meet:
(3 Points) What am I afraid of:
(4 Points) Describe my taste in the opposite and/or same sex:
(2 Points) Do I smoke:
(3 Points) Do I drink/What do I drink:
(2 Points, +1 point for each name) How many siblings do I have:
(2 Points, +1 point for each name) How many pets do I have:
(4 Points) What's one of my favorite things to do:
(3 Points) Who is/are my favorite person/people:
(3 Points) What's my favorite type of music:
(3 Points) What do I eat on pizza:
(3 Points) Name something I hate:
(3 Points) Name someone I hate:
(5 Points) What are my parents' names:
(4 Points) Name a talent I have:
(5 Points) What are my vices:
(5 Points on creativeness) If I were stranded on a desert island, what would I bring:

Bonus points if you can be more detailed with any answers.

Sounds fun!
Erika
[info]telain
If you saw ME in a police car, what would you think I got arrested for? Answer me, then post to your own journal if you want, and see how many crimes you get accused of.

Answers are screened.

Bandwagon Time!
Erika
[info]telain
Ask me a question about anything you want...love, life, hobbies, whatever. All answers will be posted in the comments section of this entry unless you leave me an email address and ask me to respond privately to the question. This is totally open, and pretty much everything is fair game.

Comments are screened just in case you want something to remain private. Lemme know in the post so I won't reply there.

Replacement License
Erika
[info]telain
I just went to get an M tacked onto my license. Finished the written yesterday morning, then I went and, with Wade, bought a 2008 Susuki S40, which I rode around a fair amount to get comfortable with it. Then this morning, I called all over (including the DMV about 20 times) to make an appointment for my skills test and to get my insurance card. I rode by the OSU Police Department/Parking Services and got my parking tag, then hopped over to the DMV for the skills test, which took 10 minutes and was sooo much easier than the driving test I took almost 5 years ago. Wasn't so nervous now that I've been out on the road alone for so long and I got in the practice yesterday. Well, I passed, so I stopped at my bank on the way to the Tag Office, which is right by my house, and I got my new, improved, motorcycle-riding-legalizing license. ^^

Now just to remember to have 10 bucks to go get my license again on the 16th. Woo, 21!

Why not?
Erika
[info]telain
LiveJournal Username
Your Primary Super Power
Cape?
Identitiy
Origin
Location of Head Quarters
Primary Costume/Uniform Colors
Why are you a Superhero?
Your Superheroic Codename
The veteran grim member of the teamamber_sleeper
The sexist and crass but annoyingly effective oneassyrianwolfess
The bright-eyed novice or sidekickfoxyfennec
The teammate that will eventually go evil or insantrikkeh
The inept yet determined/reoccurring supervillainmalowolf
The sinister Arch-Villain and team's greatest foedurangodingo
The perky civilian that keeps getting kidnappedgrrrowly
How often does your team actually 'save the day'?
68%
This Fun Quiz created by Shannon at BlogQuiz.Net


Nintendo DS
Erika
[info]telain
I'm getting a DS, actually have it, just need to pay. I have a few online games, with many more on the way.

Animal Crossing: WW -- 2492-4674-6153 (Drop yours here and come visit me!)

Interesting Game
Erika
[info]telain
http://www.naturalchemist.com/?ref=Telain

Meme
Erika
[info]telain
Got from Manji_Fox


Your LJ Slut Stats!
Out of your 51 friends, percentages you have:
met


70.58%
hugged
54.9%
dated


9.8%
kissed


15.68%
seen shirtless


25.49%
seen naked


17.64%
had net sex


7.84%
made out with


13.72%
had oral sex


11.76%
fucked


7.84%
Get your LJ Slut Stats!



These numbers are rediculous x.x granted, a few of my friends have gotten 2 accounts and ticks for each of them.

Experimentation in My Brewing
Erika
[info]telain
From what I've seen, this is very odd to brew. I'm interested in gruit, but considering I couldn't find anything that most the recipes I've seen have, I went with just vanilla in addition to fermentables. Here's the entire ingredient list:

1 lb. 60L Crystal
cap Pure vanilla extract
3.3 lb can Coopers Light Liquid Malt Extract
3.3 lb can Coopers Amber Liquid Malt Extract
1 lb. Dry Malt Extract
1 lb. Raw Honey (Sapulpa, OK)
1 Vanilla Bean
1 oz Irish Moss
Packet Windsor (Dry) Brewing Yeast

The entire brewing )

Anyone with Homebrew exp.. How bad did I fuck up?
Erika
[info]telain
I just finished attempting to brew my first batch. I got through to the end of the boil just fine (plenty of headspace, so I watched Over the Hedge to pass the time). But then I ran into tons of problems.

First, my immersion cooler wouldn't submerge much at all, so I ended up pouring the wort into my fermenter and dunked it in there and used tap water (we have good clean pipes and the book said it was fine, hope it was right) to fill to the full 5 gallons. But just as I started the cooling my yeast (which was ready to toss in) got poured in and I'm hoping the heat wasn't too much for it. I managed to get it down to just under 80F when all was said and done. Remembering that bacteria does best at 90-140 I called it okay enough and sat it on my garage floor til tomorrow morning to bring it down to the low 70s. Before I came back to my room, there were a very slow formation of bubbles on the airlock walls.

It all got very hectic and I'm horribly worried that I completely screwed the batch, although my cooler was sanitized and had had hot water ran through it for about 5 minutes earlier when I was filling the fermenter with sanitizer and wasn't unhooked since then, though I did purge the hot with cool water. Our water tastes fine and has no noticable cholorine flavor.

So how badly did it go for my first time? Is it likely to turn out okay as is, or will I probably have to pitch more yeast, or worse toss it and try again?

Thanks for any input,
Telain

EDIT: It's slowly making big bubbles after 12 hours, so looks like I'm in the clear. *knock on wood*

Microbrewing
Erika
[info]telain
Hey everybody. I just bought some microbrewing supplies and wondered if anyone had any ideas on where to get ingredients for when I move on from kits and start trying my own recipes.

Anyone with any experience here at all?

Cute video
Erika
[info]telain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hXTCSbnxcY

Damn thing won't let me embed the video.

Meme - stolen from Trikkeh
Erika
[info]telain

My score on The Elemental Balance Test:


Blaze

(~ 55% Water ~ 55% Wind ~ 44% Earth ~ 66% Fire ~)


http://is2.okcupid.com/users/112/250/11225140098321842389/mt1112528617.jpg


I've got a ruby red desire
I've got to hear the red bird sing...
Let's see... your personality reminds me of the...
...fiery Ruby, the red variety of corundum, or its little sister, the Garnet that inspires love, passion and sensuality. Your colour is the luscious red or glaring pink.
Interpretation:
Out of the seven chakras, the Ground Chakra, which is associated with the element of fire and represents our basic desires and driving force, seems to be predominant in you. Though you will certainly be fun to be around, this may result in a tendency to make decisions impulsively or feel restless and agitated.
You can balance it by wearing an Aquamarine or a Turquoise; they both inspire balance, peace and serenity.
A Tarot references concerning your predominant element:

If you are a young lass or lad and still unmarried your card is the Page of Wands. Young women, especially married ones, identify with the Queen of Wands, also known as the Queen of Clubs. If you are a young, unmarried man, you are the Knight of Wands, and married or �mature� males are identified with the King of Wands, commonly known as the King of Clubs. Ladies and gentlemen, here is your strong-willed man you�ve been looking for.

These are the results you will get if you score highly on...

None of the four elements: &Balance Wind: &Gust Fire: &Blaze Water: &River Earth: &Valley Wind & Fire: &Thunder Wind & Water: &Clouds Wind & Earth: &Canyon Fire & Earth: &Lava Fire & Water: &Tornado Water & Earth: &Trees Wind, Fire & Earth: &Storm Wind, Fire & Water: &Stars Wind, Water & Earth: &Forest Fire, Water & Earth: &Avalanche All four elements: &Harmony


Link: The Elemental Balance Test


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WoW and Life
Erika
[info]telain
Well, I got back into WoW maybe about a month ago, and I got Jess into it too. Looking for even more ways we can interact while she's at Disney. On that note, she's gone now, left on Wednesday. But as my money's looking, I might just be able to come and see her about once a month, which will make these next 7 months a hell of a lot easier to bear. No one worry about us though, I know we'll be just fine the whole time, if just a bit lonely. They do say absence makes the heart grow fonder. The few days before she left were really hard, because I and her family were sick, so I didn't get to see her quite as much as I'd hoped, but we did spend about all of Monday and a fair bit of Tuesday together.

If anyone's curious, my characters are Telain, Kythos, and Yurei on the Firetree server, alliance side. They are a 61 hunter, 20 mage (mostly for crafting for now), and 14 rouge (collector and primary alt) respectively.

A New Chapter
Erika
[info]telain
Well, time to start venturing into the real world. And that's through business! I've officially started my own computer repair, network, and consultation company. (Except as far as the government's concerned, that'll come soon though). Everyone around this area of Oklahoma get the word out, I need as much help as possible.

Check it out:
http://www.telaincomputerservices.com

I just need to get some graphics done and then redo the theme, and I think I'm about set. ^^

Voice Post
Erika
[info]telain
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Lookie, a paw!
Erika
[info]telain

Didn't hurt as much as I expected, not that it didn't.

Now I got a better picture. ^^

And finally a question: What do people think about a blacklight tattoo? Perfectly clear, but it glows under a black light. Would be awesome for raves.

If I get one, what and where do you think I should get?

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