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[eee1313]

So for the first time in forever, I've changed my LJ layout. They're offering all these new, easy-to-use designs, and I thought "Hell with it." So I've changed. I'm going with the Day of the Dead theme, because a) it will last me past Halloween, and b) I can throw an Oingo Boingo spin at it, and that makes me happy. But it's not quite as customizable as doing it yourself, so c'est la vie.

I feel like I totally fail at all things Halloween this year. We're having a party tomorrow, and I have yet to put up any decorations, carve a pumpkin, nothing. Thank God I went to fava_bean's last weekend or else I wouldn't have had time to finish my costume. I haven't watched any scary movies this year, none of the "scariest movie moments/places on earth/whatever" specials they always run, listened to any of my Halloween-y music. I know I've been really busy and all, but it just feels a bit empty.

I DID, however, go to see The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D at the Lake. Since we woke up late on Wednesady morning and had to drive in to work, the Scientist thought we should see the movie after work. I mean, we did have the car. He's still pretty unimpressed with the movie, but that's okay. It's my obsession, after all, not his. And I still REALLY enjoy seeing it on the big screen. And as always, 70+ viewings later, I still laugh when the giant snake eats the Christmas tree. I'm easy like that.

Anyway, so we're having this party on Saturday, which should be fun but also requires a lot more work. There are still a few boxes lying about randomly that we need to clear out. Stuff that needs to go back into the garage, decorations that need to come out of the garage, that kind of thing. Then a lot of little stuff to put away, things that are just randomly lying around. And I have a lot of clothing that needs to be sorted, but for the purposes of this weekend I'll just be hiding in closets. Heh.

My friend Krista will be staying with us on Saturday night, as she doesn't have a car and getting back into the city requires leaving the party somewhat early and getting into the city pretty late. So last night the Scientist put the bedframe for the guest bed together, and I put my wedding gown in storage underneath it. Yes, xica_s, I finally heeded your advise and took it out of the plastic garment bag. And I know gown aren't supposed to be stored on their hanger, but I needed the fabric to be about an inch longer, so I kept it hung for the past few months in the hopes it would "droop." But now the gown is under the bed, lying flat, wrapped up in a sheet to keep dust and cat hair off it. Man, I hope the cat doesn't make the dress her new bed... But even so, it will need to be ironed when it goes in for alterations, anyway, so there you are.

Changing subjects entirely, today at work we're having a going-away party for the big VP. Or maybe he's the co-pres, I'm not really sure. Either way, he's a really great, down-to-earth guy who cuts right through the BS and tells it like it is. And I really admire him for that, and I'm really sorry to see him go. It's always nice to know that you have at least one leader who sees things for what they are.

I don't really think I have much else to say right now. I just want today to be over so that we can get on with final cleaning and party prep.

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[tiaralynn.livejournal.com]

I don't think I could pick Roy out of a lineup, sadly, and I've been here nearly a year. People seem genuinely sad that he's leaving and wondering what that means in the bigger picture.

Dig the new layout -- it suits you! :) Hopefully it will help you get in the Halloween spirit. I feel like a total slacker with my costumes this year. I'm excited for parties, but totally and completely uninspired for costumage. I look forward to seeing photos from your shindig. Have fun!! :)