Yancha Kittsune

Well...this is definitely a first for me. -_-;

Ever concentrated so hard on reading that all your muscles tensed? And then, when you finally relaxed...you ended up with a charley horse?

That may not seem quite so odd...except where this charley horse occurred.

-_-;

I don't think my tongue will ever be the same again. **cries**

Hmm...on a whim, the other day, I bought volume one of the manga Togari. I wasn't certain if it was going to be good or not, having never heard of the series nor the mangaka (sp?).



I'm glad I took a chance. Unfortunately, there was only one volume there...so...I searched online for either downloadable scanlations or online viewing (found both, incidentally). Just finished reading the last chapter of the last volume...and wow! Though the ending was somewhat disappointing, from the point of view that I like there to be definite resolutions to the stories that I read, it was also quite enlightening. And speaking from a some-times fanfic author...**grinz**...it definitely leaves open immeasurable possibilities!

I also very much enjoyed the development of the main protagonist, Tobei. He went from being little more than an "animal" surviving solely on instict to something much, much more. =^_^= The story seemed to be a study of human growth and development as well as how even those drowning in the darkness of their own misdeeds and malice can somehow, against all odds, find redemption. Hehe...kinda like when I was young and naive...I firmly believed that there was good in everyone. Even now, to a certain extent, I still try to believe that. Maybe that's why when watching anime, movies, tv series, etc. I have a tendency to gravitate towards the misguided and misundertood "bad guy". ^_~


BEFORE:
The protagonist, Tobei
Not really some one to inspire warm fuzzy feelings of trust and safety, ne? O.o More like a classic anti-hero/psychotic villain!


AFTER:
The Protagonist, Tobei
Wow...he really cleans up well, ne? =^_^= It's amazing what a bath, some clothes, and a lot of soul searching can do for a guy...

Anyhoo...I'm going to definitely collect Togari as each new volume is released. =^_^=

Well...stress is playing a large part of my life at the moment.

My mom just had a doctor's appointment on Tuesday and it turns out that she wasn't completely honest with me regarding the reason behind it. It appears that, yes, she does indeed have a lump. Apparently it's the size of an egg or plum. The end result was that she had a biopsy and in 10 - 14 days we should get the results. Either way, she'll have to go for surgery. If it's benign, they'll just remove the lump to be on the safe side...if it's malignant, it'll be a full mastectomy...again.

At any rate, I've already talked to my boss about this and gave him advance warning that I'm going to require some time off in the near future. He's already said that there would be no problem, but depending on how much time I'll require, I may or may not have to quit or take a leave of absence. Because our Christmas Rush is coming up, he may not be able to hold my position indefinately. However, he has assured me that if I reapply, I'll definately be rehired. He mentioned that if I need up to 6 weeks off, there is no problem...but anything above that...yeah. T_T

I'm a little annoyed (okay...seriously pissed off...) that it's always me...why can't my sister take time off from her job to come and help mom? Why is it always up to me to put my life on hold? Honestly...my job means less than hers? -_-; Yeah. I'm irritated that hubby and I have to go through financial difficulty but she doesn't have to. What's up with that?

It isn't that I don't want to help my mom. It isn't that I won't help my mom. Hubby and I will do whatever it takes to ensure that mom's health is top priority...but it just doesn't seem fair that it's always us and never either of my other siblings. I have a brother and I have a sister...but neither seem to think it's a big deal that I'm the only one that takes time off work to take her to her doctor appointments or whatever. Since July, all the time I've taken off has not been for myself. T_T

I'm just thankful that my boss is as understanding as he is.

I didn't want to do it...I really didn't want to...but I had to. No choice in the matter considering the circumstances.

I had to call in sick to work.

Not that anyone would be paticularly interested in my crappy night...but...

Went to bed relatively early after a rather frustrating day filled with abnormal swelling of my hands (and fingers), legs (including feet and toes) and other joints (knees, elbows, and wrists) accompanied by general aches and pains I usually associate with the 'flu...but other than that I didn't feel all that bad yesterday until around 7pm (unless being extremely hot counts). At that time my eyes started burning and "running" (got the classic watery red eyes I usually experience with allergies), and my sinuses hurt. But, I couldn't figure out what I could've had an allergic reaction to...except maybe freshly cut lawn...but I would've thought I'd have an immediate reaction, not a two hour delay. **shrugs** Went home and was in bed by 10:30pm. Was up again at 11:30pm with a nasty feeling of vetigo and nausea. Took a Gravol (only had the "long acting" variety T_T) and was relatively okay after that (don't really know 'cause I slept through until the alarm this morning). This morning I didn't feel much better...achy, swelling, nausea...and then, about half an hour ago, my head started thumping with what I associate with a precursor to a migraine. T_T So...yeah...no choice but to take a Tylenol 3, call in to work, and grumble 'cause of my lost wages now.

I have to take a week off starting on September 6 'cause my mom is going for surgery to remove the cataract from her other eye (had the other one done in July) and she firmly believes that she can't put the drops in by herself. **shakes head** Oh well...I just have to think about all the times my mom took care of me over the years (I'm not counting my childhood since it's usually expected that parents care for their children as they're growning up, right?) and I feel that I kind of owe her this at the very least. She helped me out a lot after my car accident(s) and when I fell off the ladder at work, which technically she didn't really need to do since I was already married and away from "home". So...yeah. The least I can do is help her out when she needs it. =^_^=

Oh...ew...yucky. >.< Non-sugared coffee. Blech. Of course, the caffeine probably isn't doing my migraine any good...neither is sitting at the computer and staring at the screen...>.>

Hmm...I'm thinking a nap would be good about now...might help take the edge off the pounding at the top of my head. -_-;

Gyah! **screams**

Freakin' Noxious Weeds Act! What the heck is considered a Noxious Weed?! Delphiniums? They're self-seeding...and by city's definition, any plant that is self-seeding is considered a Noxious Weed.

Is it perhaps the lawn? With the heat wave we've been having, it's been all but impossible to mow the lawn in the backyard (who in their right mind would be out there in 34C mowing three terraced hills?!). So, maybe that's it.

Or perhaps it's the rhubarb? After all, it comes up on its own every year.

The bluebells?

The Lily-of-the-Valley?

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

If we don't take care of the Noxious Weeds, we'll be fined $250 after the first notice (which we just received) and $500 after the second notice. Don't know about most other people, but I know for a fact that my mother can't afford that.

So...my suggestion...which I admit I was a little snarky about giving to the person at City Hall...was to take Round Up to the whole damn yard and kill every blasted thing here.

I was told that someone would get back to me to make it a little more clear what is considered a Noxious Weed. Riiiiight.

**rants some more**

It just really pisses me off. One would think these people have better things to do with their time other than harrassing an old woman with a heart problem (which, incidentally, we had to take her to the Emergency Room on Saturday to deal with...had an angina...whatever the hell that is supposed to mean). >.<

I need to put myself into a better mood quickly. Supposed to be expecting my great-niece this afternoon and I highly doubt my little Munchikin wants to deal with a grumpy aunty. -_-;