I want to start writing here (in my LiveJournal, for people who read my entries through facebook notes) regularly again, but before I do that, I feel I should summarize the important events of the past several months to maintain a semblance of continuity:

( The summary. )

What is your favorite food from each food group?

1. Bread (Grain) Group:
   Rice.


2. Meat (Protein) Group:
   Chicken.


3. Vegetable Group:
   Broccoli.


4. Fruit Group:
   Apples.


5. Sugars, Fats and Oils:
   Dark chocolate.


6. (Added by me because I can) Dairy:
   Cheese. :D

(Stolen from thefridayfive.)

I lost my job yesterday. At least I lasted longer there than ( I could on a gay pirate ship. )

I think I've completely lost interest in KOL. I'm not sure what to do about it.

Australian woman charged with murdering her husband by setting fire to his penis.

I'm fairly certain that's never happened in a romance novel.

I rediscovered the Avatar Creator @ South Park Studios:

( Me in small-town Colorado. )

My first New Year's resolution is to manage my finances better. I'm effing tired of living paycheck to paycheck and constantly being in debt.

My second is to take better care of myself. This includes eating healthier, exercising more, seeing my doctors and dentist regularly, and staying on my medication.

My third and final is to maintain better contact with my family and friends.

I originally had more, but I decided I didn't want to risk overwhelming myself. If I'm doing well by June, I may make some mid-year's resolutions.

I wasted spent most of the day editing my journal layout. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy it.

(Edited @ 11:25)

I also discovered the best special HTML character evARR:

☠

1. What is your biggest waste of time in your home?
   The Intertubes.


2. When at work, what is the activity that you find wastes the most time?
   Talking with my co-workers.


3. When getting busy with a date or significant other, what ritual could you do without?
   French kissing.


4. What is the biggest waste of time on the Internet?
   ytmnd.


5. What do you do at a restaurant to waste time when waiting for your meal?
   Look at the drink/dessert menu even though I rarely get either.

(Questions from thefridayfive.)

Heard this afternoon from Uncle Chuck that Pap needs to have another heart surgery; will call Gram in a few minutes to find out more.

Don't feel like posting my resolutions right now.

(Edited on 1/2/08 @ 9:45 p.m.)

Happy New Year! The weather is effing brutal tonight with sub-zero wind chills, ~40-mph gusts, and blowing snow from the storm this afternoon, so I'm content to spend the holiday at home with my kitties, the Intertubes, and an assortment of fruity malt beverages. :D

I decided for a couple of reasons that I want to start 2009 with a clean journal, so I'm planning to make all of my entries from 2008 private. However, I'm going to publicly summarize the important personal events of the year for any new friends who may want to know about them:

( 2008 Summary )

I made a few New Year's resolutions, and I'll post them tomorrow.

I have trouble writing meaningful entries in empty journals, so to fill a little space, I'm posting some basic facts about myself:

* Full Name- Valerie Ann [father's surname]
* Desired Full Name- Valerie Rose Peters (mother's maiden name)
* Nickname- Val
* Age- 28
* Birthdate- June 22, 1980; /time- 8:19 AM
* Sun Sign- Gemini/Cancer cusp
* Sex- Woman
* Orientation- Straight
* Relationship Status- Single
* Location- Boston, Mass.
* Hometown- Clearfield, Penn.
* Occupation- Veterinary receptionist
* Education- Some college & lots of life experience
* Political Affiliation- Independant
* Religious Views- Agnostic

I'll add more as I think of them. Feel free to comment with suggestions.

Last Update: 11/2/08