Stuff and nonsense

[listersgirl]

After getting all the way down to the laundry room, I discovered that one of my quarters was actually a nickel. As I turned to leave and collect a real quarter, I saw a lost quarter on the floor in the corner. For the win!

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I finally (how long have I been living here?) worked up the nerve to knock on my neighbour's door in order to get her to turn her radio down. Except she didn't answer, even though I could hear her moving around in there. But she turned the radio off, so I guess she knew why I was knocking? I don't want her to feel like she can't have the radio on at all, just not so loud that I can hear every word of the annoying announcers. I guess we'll see how long this lasts.

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I'm slowly starting to realize that I can literally order anything I want at work, which is awesome for checking out new CDs that I haven't heard yet. I've been shy about ordering certain semi-obscure musicals, because I wasn't sure anyone was using them, and then today one of the managers brought me a big list of stuff by Ricky Ian Gordon and Jason Robert Brown that he'd found after reading an article in Opera News. Which totally says to me, sure, go ahead, order stuff because *you* want to listen to it!

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A clear sign that I am ready to leave work is when I start berating the internet out loud. Usually I manage to keep the "oh please, that's not even remotely the information I need" and "bastard! what's wrong with clearly labelling your contact information?" inside my head, or at least under my breath.

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Part of the reason that I buy things (books, CDs, DVDs, BPAL, tea, etc) is simply that I like to make lists. A lot of the allure of BPAL, for me, was getting to go through their entire catalogue, find everything that looked interesting, narrow it down, try them out, mark down what I liked and what I didn't. The fact that I ended up smelling lovely was a bonus, but the real joy was in the process. My current list is of wine - around the New Year, I spent a lot of time hunting down "best of under $12" lists (particularly local ones, which included LCBO numbers for easy searching) and now I have a massive list. Each time I buy wine, I get a few kinds I haven't tried before and then after I write down my thoughts. I tell myself that it's so I'll never stand in a liquor store flailing and uncertain again, but really I think it comes down to the fact that I'm a completest and I like to cross things off lists. I think this is why I don't really like shopping. I can't possibly look at *everything*, so my brain rebels. I need someone to go first and create a shortlist for me, like my own personalized store.

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The Buffy comic. Is it actually out? Can I subscribe? Am I going to actually have to enter a comic book store? I feel the same way about comic book stores as I do about tattoo parlours -- weirdly intimidated. Also, I'm never as satisfied with graphic novels/comics as I think I'm going to be. Silly as it sounds, the illustrations really just get in the way of my enjoyment of the story. But I keep trying, because some of my favourite people deal in this form, Joss Whedon being no exception.

Comments

[sarcasma.livejournal.com]

Ricky Ian Gordon
Jason Robert Brown
Michael John LaChiusa

What are we noticing about the style of name you need to have in order to create a nifty modern musical? Huh.

I'm not sure about the Buffy comic, but both the Beguiling and the Snail are fairly safe to enter if you just march up to the counter and announce what you want.

[listersgirl]

It's totally a three-name world these days in musical theatre!

[starfishchick]

Except she didn't answer, even though I could hear her moving around in there. But she turned the radio off, so I guess she knew why I was knocking?

Wow. Someone has confrontation issues!!! (And I don't mean you!)

[listersgirl]

She seems...a little weird, from the brief glimpses I've gotten. If she's leaving her apartment at the same time as someone else, she'll run back in until they've left.

[starfishchick]

Wow. It's kind of a wonder she leaves the house ever!!

[pauliatchy.livejournal.com]

The Buffy Comic comes out next week (Wed, March 14th). This one will be different from the typical adaptation type comic. It's a true 8th season, and will be true to the vision of Joss.

I concur with Sarcasma, down in your side of town, the Snail and the Beguiling are friendly stores (especially The Beguiling) and they'll be able to hook you up!

[listersgirl]

All excellent information! I'm pretty excited about the prospect of an 8th season, even if it doesn't come complete with the dry tones of Anthony Stewart Head.

[bruiseblue.livejournal.com]

In comic book shops, every girl gets to be a hottie. Trust me, the comic book nerds are more intimidated by you than you are of them. If they stare, stare back - it's fun to play with them.

If I lived in Toronto, we'd be at the Snail on a weekly basis - I married somebody who is a bigger comic book nerd than I am! Or, more accurately, used to be...

Wasnt the 8th season of Buffy pretty much covered in the 5th Season of Angel? They referred to her a lot, showed her in Europe, some of the characters made visits to Angel-land or migrated over completely...

[listersgirl]

I'd say more hinted at than covered. I guess we'll find out, though.

[glitterboy1.livejournal.com]

Have fun with your CD-buying! That's a great position to be in. I guess I could order computers at work, but it's not quite the same....

[glitterboy1.livejournal.com]

P.S. Well done, going round and knocking on your neighbour's door! I'm just glad that my neighbours are ok, because I'd be utterly hopeless at doing that.

[listersgirl]

It took me two years! (Well, sort of - for large chunks of time it wouldn't happen at all, which gave me great hope for not having to do anything, but this last month it's been ridiculously irritating.)

[listersgirl]

There probably aren't quite as many varieties of computers that offer the same immediate gratification. These days, whenever I open a box I have an immediate crowd, because a few of us get our entertainment from see what has arrived. Which is possibly sad. :D

[sh1mm3r.livejournal.com]

You are SUCH a librarian. I love making wishlists myself. You should seriously check out Isle of Eden if you want a good listmaking site - the only way I could wade through the site was to make a list since it is horribly unorganized (but I love my tea party scrub, so I can't complain too much!!).

My problem comes when I've been spending too much time making these wishlists and I go on a spending spree and find myself having spent $100 without even batting an eye. *whoops*

[listersgirl]

I know. Which is why I'm trying to stop the listing, if I possibly can -- it's too dangerous!

[hardcormier.livejournal.com]

Comic book stores have come a long way. The two in Ottawa that I go to have more women working there than men. The explosion of small print comics and alternative comics has lead to these stores catering to a much wider audience, and thus being more customer friendly.

[listersgirl]

I think it's because I have to ask -- not being a comic book person, I find the organization systems fairly impenetrable. And I'm always happier when I can find something for myself, and don't have to ask and leave myself open for judgement.