Pretty things...

I am currently a little lost. My wonderful Macbook has gone in for repairs (the plug on the charger broke) and I don't know what to do with myself. With over two and a half years of faithful service I am hoping that this 'servicing' will extend it's life by a few more (I say servicing because they are also replacing the casing where it has cracked. Hopefully they will clean the inside too).

With the Mac absent, all my bookmarks and pictures and programs that get my emails for me and gets my blog posts for me to read are gone.

I also suddenly have the writing ability of a sulky 10 year old girl.

So I will resort to re-posting pretty pictures from around the internets. Behold...

From My Favorite And My Best:

I like the wall lamps and the dark paint in the alcove. Sophisticated and classy.

Pretty sofa. I like tufting. Maybe a little too much. *drool*

From Desire To Inspire:

This was meant to be an example of good television placement. Personally, I disagree, but that isn't the point. LOOK AT THE PRETTY SOFA AND CUSHIONS! I love the contrast of the grey and yellow.

That's all the pretty stuff I saw today. I saw some not pretty stuff too but whatever. I might make a post on it later.

I also saw this on Post Secret and it made me sad:

:(

"I'm Lost In The World."

Image by BenHeine from ToonPool

"I'm lost in the woods,
I'm out of my mind,
And if I Go,
To slow down some,
I'm lost in the woods,
I'm out of my mind,
If I'm going to still,
Slow down the time,
I'm lost in the woods,
I'm down on my line..."

I seem to have lost my happy place.

Perhaps I should go look for it?

Built-in Bondage Fun!

Raina Cox, over at If The Lampshade Fits, posted this gem today, and it got me thinking.

Image from If The Lampshade Fits, via Desipre to Inpsire, via The Nero Chronicals.

Initial thoughts were along the lines of "The noose is appropriate, the designer can hang themselves" but then I looked closer and thought some more.

I still don't find it aesthetically appealing, but the ideas present are rather intriguing. I like the art especially. The noose (I'll get back to this), the paintings and the photography. Abs and vagina, what more could you want on your walls?? I'm serious too, I have a growing collection of tasteful yet surprising (read: slightly pornographic) retro photos I'd love to have printed and framed.

I am in love with the idea of having something different, a little kinky if you will, about the decor of a room. It adds an element of surprise and that appeals to me.

Anyway, back to that noose... Such a great idea!! The artistic point is great, but better yet, you can use it to spice up your sex life! Kinky bondage is only a meter away! Now I don't think the designer should use the noose to kill him/herself, they are genius. Albeit blind genius'.

Runaway

I hate Kanye West but his 'film' really is worth watching. Naturally, it features him, promoting him in a positive light, but all it does is show how big his ego is.

This ideas in the movie are good but not clearly represented and the time line is disjointed and hard to follow. The songs are average.

I can't figure exactly why I like it, but something about it speaks to me. The ballet scene is quite... serene. I can't think of a better word.

Also, the set designer needs a medal:

That is the sort of space I want to have for my wedding (not that I'm getting married, but it's nice to plan it out). I love the contrast between the industrial hanger and the formal diners.

Also of note, all the dinner guests have dark skin, dressed in white. All the waiters/help have light skin. Interesting no? I wonder if there is a reference to the Obama administration in there??

Countdown to hell....

I have about a month to find a job before the shit hits the fan. All because of these people and their petty bureaucracy:

I am ONE point away from qualifying as a full time student.

I need to be a full time student in order to qualify for living costs and/or student allowance (living costs come from my student loan which I have to pay back but allowance is a benefit for students).

I don't have an issue with getting a job, I need one anyway, but now there is pressure to work a minimum of 16 hours per week (normally you can't if you are on Studylink because you can't earn over $200 p/w). Not difficult, but I need an employer who is willing to work around my class schedule. That, and finding a job with little experience (I have lots of kitchen experience (cooking/kitchen hand/food prep etc) but not keen for that again). There are plenty of jobs going but all require previous experience and no one is willing to give it.

Normally I would be fine because I would take 6 papers over the year but because I have change my degree I only need to do four core design papers, totaling 80 points. I threw in an extra paper to bring me up to 95 points, but now I am one short. I don't want to do extra papers because A) I am lazy and don't want to make extra effort, and B) I have to pay for them and at approx. $900 per paper, I am not to keen on wasting money, even if the loan is interest free.

Grrrrrr!! Stupid bureaucratic bullshit.

Facebook and God

Another rant. The soapbox is really getting a work out this week.

What the fuck is up with people pushing their love for God on to others via Facebook (or any other medium*)??

I DON'T CARE IF YOU THINK HE MADE THE SUN SHINE OUT OF YOUR ASS.

This is a little rude, I admit, but I'm sick to death of 'I love Jesus', 'God is my savior' and 'I'm so blessed God is in my life' etc.

Don't get me wrong, I am not a complete prick. Everyone is entitled to worship the God/Lord/Savior of their choosing (religion is free after all), but constantly posting it on your Facebook status just offends me. I don't worship your God, and I don't want to read Bible quotes. Your God tells me I should die and burn in your version of Hell. It makes me want to un-friend you, which is a little sad because, for the most part, I like being friends with you, sans Jesus.

I have a lot of friends from different cultures and religions, and I find it somewhat inconsiderate that a few people find it OK to push Jesus on to everyone. The Muslims or Hindus I am friends with are not singing the praises of Allah or Shiva publicly, they keep it private.

Religion is a personal choice, please respect the choices of others and keep your religious beliefs to yourselves and off my fucking news feed. I promise to keep my views on religion to myself too (mostly).




Small disclaimer:
I don't hate religion nor the few people the above rant applies to, I just hate how people always push it in other people's faces.
The image is cut from various posts on my news feed. I removed the names and dates for privacy. I am not a total asshole. 
I love my friends, regardless of their never ceasing, God loving, status updates.

*When I say any other medium above, this does not include blogs. An author of a blog is entitled to write whatever he or she wants, I don't have to read it.

My life's ambition....

Is to have a black Amex.

Invite only. So. Much. Prestige.

Just thought I'd share my dreams and ambitions with the world...

I need to go find some wealthy, gay businessman to marry.