25Jun/100
Art Update
Just added two new pics to the Saint gallery - just some rough color pieces. There's an unfinished upper body shot of Tyler with his wings - probably not going to be finishing it anytime soon, so might as well put it online. Also, a toonier (and grumpier) portrait shot of Tyler, which was fun to work on even if the style doesn't look right at all.
I'm really quite excited about how this story is going, despite my moments of self-doubt. I just need to get out of my habit of reading editor blogs and query information and then panicking. Just got to concentrate on the task at hand first!
How are all you lovely lot? Let me know by leaving a comment or visiting the forum. How's your week been, and what are your weekend plans?
21Mar/100
New Domain!
Picture from Balncra Arts
Hello everyone,
The new domain, emmamaree.com, is just about finalized - still got a few tweaks to do before we redirect everything over, but from here on out all links to the used-goods.net/forbidden_knowledge/ blog redirect to the relevant posts on emmamaree.com. If you link to the blog at all, please change the address.
I hope everyone likes the new site design. The blog posts are now on the main page for all to see, and the design now integrates a bit more closely with the forum and the new store.
Some picture-laden stories from Edinburgh will follow shortly. We were hoping to go to Inverness' rock night Alternative X this weekend, but unfortunately (at no fault of the organisers) the Ironworks won't take Citizencards for ID so my fiance got refused entrance.
I could rant for a while on the messy situation regarding IDs where in most places you need a passport (which is unwise to carry about with you) or a full driver's license (which I have no chance of affording at present). Government PASS-marked cards like Citizencard should be accepted in most places, according to their site, but it barely ever works so they're a bit of a waste of money. A few people have suggested provisional driving licenses, but it seems a bit hit-and-miss who accepts those? Comments are welcome there.
Never mind, though - Hi-Ex next weekend! Quite excited about my first visit to the Highlands' Comic Expo - it should be great seeing some of the more indie publications advertising there, and the artists themselves. Also, Stormtroopers! <3
Update: Alex has pointed out that the provisional driving license should be accepted in most places. However, Ironworks remains an exception to the rule.
21Feb/100
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21
- It's Music Monday. I'm reccomending Ludo's album You're Awful, I Love You, tracks "Topeka", "Lake Pontchartrain" & "Love Me Dead". #
- So tired D: I hope no one expects anything from me until I've had a cuppa and porridge.
I'm in zombie mode. # - Sorted a keyboard that had fallen victim to coffee
keyboards and handryers are stupidly funny, the keys start bobbing everywhere! # - I got put with an open PC & had to say what was wrong. OGOD THAT GREEN RECTANGLE IS MISSING. RAM? HOW MANY GREEN THINGS ARE IN A PC. D= #
- Watched "The Lovely Bones". The book and movie both mess with my head. Amazing visuals though, and great cast selection. #
- It looks like Ace Attorney Investigations just leaked. GET ON IT, INTERNET.
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=209124 # - WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS. NO ONE COMMITS A MURDER IN MY OFFICE AND GETS AWAY WITH IT >:( #
- The Reader's Digest has gone into administration! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8520243.stm That was unexpected. #
- JERRY BEEEEAANNNSS. HAI HAI. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPH4NI7EFh8 #
- So, @Daveface has just shown me the new Doctor Who trailer. WHAT IS THIS TWILIGHT BULLSHIT. GET OUT OF THAT FIELD AND INTO THE TARDIS. !fb #
- Jeez. Group of 8 guys have been attacking people in the Lidl/Canal Basin area. Stay safe, Inverness guys and girls. #
- Ace Attorney parodied by The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1XZLLnzBfo #
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14Feb/100
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-14
- Trying to keep my eyes open on the bus to 'ness. Everyone's in good spirits but nervous. MFR is playing some classic hits. #
- http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/4933928.SUNDRIDGE_PARK__Girl_dies_after_being_hit_by_train/ #
- In 'ness again (it's a long term thing), keeping my mind off things with training. Just had spider on keyboard, ugh. D: #
- Probably in the best state I've been all week. Feels like I'm just ignoring the bad things, though... #
- CIRCUS OF HORRORS GUYS. It's great! Songs are weak but everything else is a big improv on last year. pervy freak show goodness. #
- Been trying all week to get things into words. Still haven't got it right but at least it's up now. #
- Nonsense on the BBC saying everyone should work 21hrs/week max because less money would make everything great o_O http://tinyurl.com/ydw3gwo #
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7Feb/100
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-07
- Playing Spirit Tracks. Not long 'till Febuary 16th, and "Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth". Can't wait! =D #
- Watched Gamer this weekend. Plot makes barely any sense, but the gaming references were good. Half-decent action flick. http://bit.ly/DP7Po #
- Afternoon Twitter. We're going to Edinburgh in March, where should we stay and where are cool places to go? !fb #
- I'll see it everywhere now. RT @essrose http://tinyurl.com/yztt4oj Someone else noticed Hollywood's insane obsession with orange and blue! #
- Woke up a bit early to collect the graphic novel 'Blankets'. The art is gorgeous! Made toast, now off to work to fry my head with training. #
- Looks like I'm going to be seeing a bit more of Inverness in the next wee while. #
- Want to win a iPad? It isn't even out yet and Dreamhost (@dreamhost) are doing a competition to win one! #
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31Jan/100
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-31
- Managed to split the seam on a pair of trousers. MC Hammer lied, there are no advantages. #
- Was getting annoyed at the birds chirping so late, until I realised 'twas the background music in my video game (Persona 3). Time for bed #
- Not that impressed by the iPad - the software looks nice and that's it. Can't think of any reason I'd 'need' one. #
- Oh man... "The Catcher In The Rye" author JD Salinger has died. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8486169.stm #
- Play.com haven't sent the pre-order armour code for Mass Effect 2... #
- I replaced a light bulb! Now I just need to find my passport and something decent to wear.,, #
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24Jan/100
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-24
- New Final Fantasy XIII trailer (random mash-up of cutscenes and Leona Lewis) on XBox Live. I might actually buy a 360 game for myself. :O #
- Had a look round a show home for the new Nairn development today. Really nice looking place. http://www.kylaurenhomes.com/ #
- Today in Being Human: When Terry Wogan talks to you through the TV, you OBEY. #
- The house feels so tidy, it's weird. I've got no idea how I'm going to get to sleep in time to still feel human for my 6 o'clock wake-up. #
- Ice cream palour with 860 flavours including beef, cheese, eggs, avocado, chilli... http://tinyurl.com/yezfewg #
- The lovely old style Harbour Street Store down in Nairn Fishertown is closing down.
http://tinyurl.com/yg6698x # - I-It's a w-w-wee bit cold. D: #
- Nairn banking consultant and father-of-2 escapes Haiti: http://tinyurl.com/yfl7meu (from mynairn.com) #
- Cadburys have agreed to be taken over by American company Kraft. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8467007.stm #
- I was trying to put Splenda on my porridge but every packet I opened had nothing in it. Maybe that's how it's supposed to work? #
- I should be having a shower then sleeping but Mock the Week outtakes are on. Frankie Boyle's 'I said something funny' face twitch = love <3 #
- Dissappointed to read that you can get homosexuality 'curing' therapy in Inverness http://tinyurl.com/yb9qx69 #
- Paraphrased: A number of organisations offer same-sex attraction therapy more discreetly inc. God's Healing of Broken Emotions, in Inverness #
- On the bus with two very drunk ppl from Dave's school. The drunkest is apparantly an very profane MC. #
- They're very loudly singing happy birthday. i'm making it clear who wears the pants. Feeling sorry for every1 on bus. #
- Drunkest is very insistent on telling me how beatiful I am every 5 secs. Look but don't touch ...please? D: #
- Oh dear. The driver wouldn't let someone off for air, they threw up over an entire row & then one of the drunks guy peed everywhere. #
- Got off as soon as we hit the edge of Nairn because of the smell, walked into town with Dave's sis and friends and had a much better time. #
- This is adorable - the wife that cries at Star Wars and LoTR - http://cryingwife.com/ #
- Fry-up at the Nairn Cafe, The Great Escape, Lindor chocolates = good night.
Gonna have a go on the punchbag & WiiFit then play a PC game. #
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17Jan/102
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-17
- Electric and gas both ran out in the middle of the night. Ugh, we failed a bit. The weather's kept the frozen food from spoiling at least. #
- Still trying to figure out how to get the boiler up and running again, though. Boilers look so simple but are so complicated. D: #
- Just heard on Kerrang! radio that they're remaking "The Crystal Maze" and having it hosted by Amanda Holden. WHAT. NO. M-MY CHILDHOOD. D: #
- Boiler is working again. YEAH! HOUSEWORK TIME. !fb #
- Final Fantasy E.Maree? I think the latest blog post should amuse the gamers in the audience... #
- What I learned from watching "Jennifer's Body": Being lesbian bfflz gives you psychic powers; Indie bands love Satan. #
- Being Human is on! GO WATCH IT. :O #
- Good to see Being Human hasn't changed it's style. =) George was really out of character this ep, but relationship breakdowns do that. #
- Sorted out the problems with the image on the blog 'When Cover Designers Get Lazy'. http://www.used-goods.net/forbidden_knowledge/?p=478 #
- People are bleating about Wetherspoon's being too cheap again. God forbid I have money left after a night out! http://tinyurl.com/y8ebphq #
- Things I learned from watching #QI - Scotland invented the decimal point, chloroform and vacuum flasks. #
- Anyone got advice to share on driving lessons? Where's good in Nairn or Inverness for them, any good offers or instructors? #
- Thousands of kids left without parents in Haiti, with no idea where to go or where to sleep. The prisons have collapsed. This is awful. #
- When I'm typing too quickly eg IM-ing I typo a lot. I rush to keep up with the convo. I do the same speaking IRL & blurt out my thoughts. #
- When I'm tired & writing normal speed, tho, all I do is mix up homophones like 'knew' and 'new', 'know' and 'no'. Nothing else changes. :O #
- Off to bed. Dave's health has improved, hoping he'll make it through the night without something going horribly wrong. WE SHALL SEE. #
- I think The Sun's holiday advert may have dodgy intentions. A young boy licking an ice cream followed by "children give me a good workout". #
- Persona 4 has either had it's price hiked up or is out of stock online. Atlus games can be so tricky to find. #
- Classic comic covers redone! http://coveredblog.blogspot.com/ #
- One more tier? In New York? #
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10Jan/100
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-10
- Back in Nairn, got the back to work blues. Bought a drip (filter) coffee machine for Dave! TV arrives on Tuesday, yay. #
- Playing Braid while running a bath. Just realised I'll need to start the game all over again to get the stars. :O #
- Just got offered an SVQ course to do through work! Basic stuff, I think, but gaining another qualification would be awesome. =) #
- Weather's bad in Nairn - hailstones pelting it down then heavy snow. Thinking about summoing the Dial-a-Bus to get to work this week. #
- Being able to arrange a public bus service around you amuses me. Almost as awesome as Inverness' drunk-rescuing free Night Bus. #
- The TV & stand have arrived! Having a little party with tea and Chai (aka I'm having my tea break, but if you call it a party it is one.) #
- Went to put a box in the bin & the cleaner shouted "AT!" & pointed at the full bin-bags by the sink. xD Oblivious Emma has been told. #
- AAAAAHHHHHHHH I passed the test! BUT I BREAK EVERYTHING AHHHHH #
- Up to 65 out of just over 100 jobs are to be axed at the creamery next to where we work. http://tinyurl.com/ykj7gtu #
- Love the Guardian's take on the 'Doctor Who insulted gingers!' drama http://tinyurl.com/y95awkd #
- Gorgeous aerial pic of 'Frozen Britain' yesterday http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/8447023.stm #
- Myself and @Daveface have spent the day watching movies, gaming and wallowing in being ill. xD Gattaca has such a sad ending! #
- Hannibal's on. I don't understand it. Some guy who tore off his face because hannibal said so has trained killer boars. Attack pigs, srsly? #
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3Jan/104
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-03
- Made lots of mini doughnuts. Mission success! Did plain and chocolate coated, gonna have some fun with spices next time. #
- "The Vampire Diaries" TV adaption just devoted a whole scene to ripping on "Twilight". Oooh, burn. #
- I'm pretty sure the Inferno never had quicktime events or Death whispering "No, please don't!" as Dante killed him. #
- I'm sure it would be a fine enough game if it wasn't raping one of the greatest epic poems there is. #
- Having some fun on WiiFit+ with @Daveface. YOGA IS HARD. D: It's a good game, though no sure if the novelty will quickly wear off. #
- He messed with the balance board and had it telling me I was 3st heavier than I am. D: MY MII WENT FAT. I had to reset my account. xD #
- Bloke in a camo jacket just knocked on the door & window looking for a Paul who may have once lived here? #
- It was a bit unexpected but I hope he finds the guy, it's a cold night to go out looking for old acquaintances. #
- Avenged Sevenfold drummer 'The Rev' was found dead, aged only 28. Rest in peace. #RIPtheRev #
- Anyone know what the buses and trains are like between Nairn and Inverness? Not looking too good outside. :S #
- Going through to Inverness today. With luck Dave'll get through tomorrow to see Avatar as well! #
- Dave just phoned up saying he was late for work... it's 10.30 at night. Bless his cotton socks. #
- Ugh. Need to buy a TV & not risking lugging one about in the snow & ice so getting it delivered, but don't really want to risk HDNL. :S #
- 10 words you need to stop misspelling http://bit.ly/8MhwXT #
- Trying to use an oven that doesn't have an LCD screen confuses me. Is it preheating? I can't tell! Will dinner be cooked? Maybe! #
- I didn't get an text from Dave to bring his coffee mug, and accidentally threw his lunch away. I AM A TERRIBLE GIRLFRIEND. D: #
- What's everyone up to in Inverness tonight? #
- Inverness Hogmany Party ('Red Hot Highland Fling') has been cancelled due to the weather. http://bit.ly/4urjkM #
- Having second thoughts about going through to Inverness with the weather this mad. :S #
- At my parents, getting everyone playing Wii Fit. Once you're past the initial weigh-in, everyone starts enjoying it. #
- Our Lhasa Apso is scared of everything. Tonight, his biggest fear has been realised in the form of the Wiimotes. #
- Find your place in the artist world. http://loldwell.com/?p=104 #
- 6 minutes to go. Have a Happy New Year, all of you. =) #
- Having a good 2010 so far. Watched Ice Age 2, got everyone playing Wii Fit, waiting for Doctor Who now. Gah, gonna miss Tennant. >: #
- DO NOT WANT. #
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