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01:53 pm
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Bay Area Girls, Who Wants to go to a Curve Party?
So, you know how sometimes you just enter contest online, because you never win anyway? Well, I won tickets for me and a guest to go to the following event:
http://curvemag.stores.yahoo.net/timedacaisre.html
Yes, I watched the horrible Tila Tequila show, and I thought Dani was really great, and Tila was an idiot for breaking her heart.
Anyway, free party! I have a plus-one on the guest list, and I don't the husband would have a good time. Anyone want to go with me?
Current Mood:  intimidated
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06:35 pm
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"Love Dead. Hate Living."
Had two interviews this last week. One job I like more than the other, and is a much shorter commute, but we'll see who makes an offer first. I'm tired of interviewing, it's like going on a blind date.
Yesterday we took the train out to my mom's house and went to lunch at Mimi's. I met a nice pomeranian named TC outside of the restaurant. I'm never afraid of dogs, but I always ask permission before petting them. I love it when people are friendly and generous about their dogs, volunteering their names. I especially love it when they proudly tell me that their pet was adopted from a shelter or animal rescue.
Then I met a great mixed breed yellow dog after we got off of the train at home. (Yes, I measure the greatness of my weekends by how many dogs I met!) The dog was very friendly and bouncy. The owner was very friendly and kept trying to make the dog shake hands with us.
Then we went to the chitchat cafe again, and looked at the ocean for a while. I love going places with my hubby, he makes everyday fun and wonderful.
And Saturday night is CLASSIC MONSTER DVD night, something we started last weekend. I'm having some problems with modern horror lately, probably depression-related, I usually LOVE IT! (We watched Jeepers Creepers a few weeks ago and it really scared and upset me.) So we are journeying through some classics. Last weekend, we began with The Wolf Man (Universal, 1941) and Cat People (RKO, 1942). The Wolf Man was only so so. Cat People was excellent, and I highly recommend it. It was much more subtle than I expected, and had a lot to say about depression and relationships. Simone Simon is amazing as Irena. This weekend we had The Mummy (Universal, 1932) and Bride of Frankenstein (Universal, 1935). I had never seen The Mummy before, and I loved it! It has one of the great classic monster makeup jobs. And it was stylish and really beautiful. Bride of Frankenstein I've seen a couple of times, but the humor is always refreshing. The overall story is almost unenduringly sad, but beautiful.
Today we went to the library and to pick up some much-needed ambien.
I'm hoping to hear about a second interview at the preferred job tomorrow. They seemed to really like my qualifications.
Current Mood: Caffeinated
Current Music: Pink Floyd in the other room
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12:24 am
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Big Ole Face Full of Monster Nominated!!
This is pasted from my hubby's journal, and I am very proud of him and the magazine. Yayyyy!
Hey you crazy Cats and Kittens, Big Ole Face Full of Monster got nominated for TWO Rondo awards! The magazine as a whole was nominated for Best Magazine of 2007 and then I was nominated as an author for Best Article of 2007 for my piece 'Model Citizens' on the history of Aurora models.
These are our first nominations (and a big thank you to whoever nominated us!), so we doubt we'll win either category. For one thing, Video Watchdog wins best mag every year, and even if they don't, there are so many long running greats like Scary Monsters, Monster Bash, Rue Morgue and on and on. And in the best article category, I am up against people like Thomas Graham who was a primary contributor for my piece and some really heavy hitters like Tim Lucas, Tom Weaver, and artist/author Vincent Di Fate. These guys are great scholars, and I am honored to have my name mentioned among theirs.
Buuuuuut....it would still be nice to get some votes. So I am placing a link here to the ballot, which any monster fan can vote on. If you like our mag, please vote for us! There are also a lot of fun categories, from the usual Best Horror Film to the more geeky stuff like Best DVD Extra and Best Fan Event.
And if I may make a suggestion, I WAS A TV HORROR HOST, by my pal and yours John Stanley, is up for Best Book of 2007. Stanley is a mensch (and a "brick" according to Harlan Ellison) and a Bay Area treasure, so you might give him some consideration. And since write-ins are allowed, I highly recommend a write-in for Mr. Lobo for Best Horror Host of 2007. So Keep America Strong - Vote for Horror!
Current Mood: Monstrous
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03:51 pm
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Further Adventures of the Still Unemployed
This week, I received a letter stating that I was not selected for a job at a community college that I thought I would get. I had an interview at an art school in Emeryville that I think went well, I should hear about that next week. And I applied for a new bunch of jobs.
The holiday season has been over for a couple of weeks, I'm really surprised I'm not working yet. I just have to keep going.
In other news, a hot bowl of Pho with lots of jalapenos and thai basil is a cheap lunch that is nourishing and comforting.
Today we went by our favorite (and only independent) coffee shop in the area, and saw lots of happy dogs going to the beach. Gave and received lots of love from three different collies. Dogs are outstanding!
Current Mood:  confused
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08:19 pm
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All Books, All the Time!!
I can't believe I didn't know about goodreads.com! I'm so happy that someone on my friend's list posted about it! If you want to friend me, my profile is here: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/776622
Current Mood:  bouncy
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11:52 am
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Hongshao Doufu Recipe from Please Don't Feed The Bears
I love this freaky little cookbook. Last night I made Hongshao Doufu (picture in link) and it was really tasty. The author is very clear that his recipes can all be shared, so I will post it below. (I added broccoli at the end, and left out the scallions.)
Hongshao Doufu: Red Cooked Bean Curd Family Style
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/vampira93/HongshaoDoufu002.jpg
Author's note: There are very few people I know who would not sacrifice their lives (or at least pay 6 bucks) for a plate of family-style tofu.
1 lb extra-firm bean curd
9 whole scallions
1/3 cup peanut oil
1 1/2 TBSP coarsely chopped garlic
2 TBSP rice wine
2 TBSP hoisin sauce
2 TBSP soy sauce
1 tsp turbinado sugar
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 TBSP sesame oil
Pat the bean curd dry with paper towels. Cut the bean curd into 1" by 3" triangles and lay the pieces on a towel to drain. Cut the scallions at a diagonal into 3" long pieces and set aside.
Heat a wok or large skillet on high heat. Heat the peanut oil. Add the bean curd pieces and fry until both sides are golden brown. Make sure it's extra crispy or Robyn will send it back if you try to serve it to her. Remove the bean curd and place on paper towels to drain. Drain the oil and set the wok aside. Wipe and dry the wok and return 2 TBSP of the oil to the wok. Heat the oil and add the scallions and garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add the rice wine, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar and stock and bring it to a boil. Add the fried bean curd pieces. Cook over high heat for 10 minutes or until the bean curd absorbs most of the sauce. Add in the sesame oil and give a final stir. Serve immediately.
Current Mood:  cold
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12:49 pm
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Finished Xmas Objects
Here are some pictures of the stocking I made for my husband this year. My mom had a set of four xmas stockings that she made for me, my sister, my dad and for herself when I was a very small kid. My dad and sister are gone now. I felt like making a stocking for my hubby, and felt like someone should make one for my mom too. (Which I failed to photograph, but it was cute.)
The "Vampire's Lunch" is a strange-looking german candy I found to stuff his stocking. The actual candies are shaped like skulls, and they are black cherry colored. Vampires love to eat skulls!
I also included a couple of chocolates, a tangerine (also a childhood tradition), some hand-brewed coffee I bought on Etsy, and a button.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v47/vampira93/?action=view¤t=VampiresLunch.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/vampira93/XmasStocking02.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/vampira93/XmasStocking01.jpg
I hope that everyone enjoyed their holidays, in whatever way they celebrated, or didn't celebrate!
Current Mood:  creative
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04:37 pm
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Domestic Day
I made wheat bread in the new (handmedown from mom) bread maker, and Porcini Mushroom Wild Rice Soup from Veganomicon. Then I took a picture of the soup because, hey, all the cool kids are doing it. I plan on doing a lot of healthy eating/recipe related posts with pics, because I feel like it. I'll share recipes when they're either on the author's website or non-copyright. (I'll make something soon from "Don't Feed The Bears", which is the single weirdest cookbook ever. More on that later.)
It was pretty good, I thought it called for a little bit too much olive oil. I much prefer the mushroom soup in Vegan on a Shoestring. I used leeks instead of onions, which I usually do in soup, because I do hate onions. My dried mushrooms were a mix, because that's what I had, and the fresh mushrooms were white buttons, not crimini. I don't know if I'd make it again, but I'll eat the rest of it for lunches this week, it's definitely hearty, with all of the wild rice.
Current Mood:  content
Tags: mushroom, recipe, soup, vegan
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04:44 pm
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Bye Bye Butchie, We Love You
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01:16 am
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Feeling Wanty
Dear Santa,
I have been very good this year, and I really want this so much! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8103350
I'll leave cookies!
XOXO
Jenni
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04:32 pm
[Link] | Man, I don't like that icon. I like my hair, but I look so morose.
Went to have lunch with my mom (it's an hour and a half train ride away, so I don't do it often enough). She was nice enough to help me order two interview outfits. It's harder to find nice affordable interview clothes at my size, that's just the way it is.
I missed out on a free tattoo dammit! A person advertised on the local Craigs List that she needed to enhance her portfolio and was offering free tattoos. (Nothing intricate, but I've been wanting to get a tattoo of my hubby's name, on a heart, between my shoulder blades, just for him and me.) I should have jumped sooner.
I have a phone interview with an employer tomorrow that looks promising.
Still waiting for previous employer to get back to me regarding paperwork and final paycheck. Tomorrow I'll begin calling them hourly.
Reading a great library book called "It's So You", edited my Michelle Tea. It's all sorts of interesting writers, from Ali Gottlieb (who I've had a wordcrush on since her novel about being an IHOP waitress) to Mary Woronov (of Rock and Roll High School fame).
RIP Kevin Dubrow. Metal health will drive you mad.
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04:55 pm
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Shark Week, My Ass
"You know, Jacques Cousteau didn't have to put fish on his c0ck and make a shark fellate him to make a documentary entertaining!" (These are my insightful views on Shark Week, after we turned it off. The dude totally made a shark bite his cameraman on purpose.)
What's new, Jenni? I'm leaving my current job, hooray! (They were going to toss me out at the end of September.) I'm going to work at New College again, which is not without its challenges. But here are some good things: There are no tourists in the Mission, I get to work with students, it puts me more in touch with writers and poets, lots of good places to eat, my new boss was wearing chords and flip flops when he interviewed me. Very tattoo and weirdo friendly.
My hubby is the best and I love him.
We're going to visit C. and her new baby in August, yay!
I went back to weight watchers, and I'm glad.
I still love being curvy, and will never be skinny.
I'm drinking an iced soy matcha latte, and it's great. The color is hideous, but the caffeine ride is smoooooth.
Current Mood: anxious
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12:41 pm
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Monster #3 Has Broken Out!
Issue #3 is out. We will be sending copies out to contributors and subscribers over the next two weeks. You can purchase copies using paypal on our website: GoMonsterGo.com. Or you can pay by check or money order to 101 A Hickey Blvd, Suite 464, South San Francisco, CA 94080. We are also interested in trades.
Features include:
Model Citizens: Aurora Monster Figures
Origin of the Species: The groundbreaking lenticular poster art from Species II
Fetish Fatales: The Photography of Kathleen Elizabeth
Trunko: The Most Spectacular Monster That Actually Lived
Horror Host Interview: Crematia Mortem
Bride of the Monster: The Queen of Trash (This is our first monster pinup pictorial, and the Queen is amazing in it)
Fiction: The Eternal Riders by Robert Crandall
Author Interview: Ramsey Campbell
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03:07 pm
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Yay for Captain Sensible!
Going to Austin for a week, not happy about that, so here is something that I am happy about! Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCZLHhDH4lA
Current Mood:  chipper
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03:31 pm
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Lordy Loo
Strange week here, lots of weirdness at work. And I'm going to Austin again for a week in June. Great, that shouldn't be like WALKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE SUN!! A friend has been going through lots of crap, and reading her journal makes me want to get on a plane to Detroit to go hug her and make her enemies drink the black sperm of my vengeance. Metaphorically speaking.
Made good shepherd's pie (vegan) for dinner last night. Will post recipe if anyone wants it.
Current Mood:  aggravated
Current Music: Still in Hollywood
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01:10 pm
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Myspace Page
Hi everyone, I don't seem to ever be around here anymore, for a number of reasons. If you would like to be a myspace friend, I'm at http://www.myspace.com/glowytarantulagirl
It's personal and twelve-steppy, FYI :)
Current Mood: anxious
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03:51 pm
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Our third issue of Big Ole Face Full of Monster will be out soon. We're doing final layout now and will get it off to the printer soon. The content list has been finalized - after some last-minute juggling - so I will post it here:
Features
Model Citizens: Aurora Monster Figures
Origin of the Species: The groundbreaking lenticular poster art from Species II
Fetish Fatales: The Photography of Kathleen Elizabeth
Trunko: The Most Spectacular Monster That Actually Lived
Horror Host Interview: Crematia Mortem
Bride of the Monster: The Queen of Trash (This is our first monster pinup pictorial, and the Queen is amazing in it)
Fiction: The Eternal Riders by Robert Crandall
Author Interview: Ramsey Campbell
And then we have our usual collection of brilliant, amazing, insightful reviews of books, movies, and music.
Whew! What a lineup! No wonder so many great horror writers like (insert name here) and (insert name here) call it the best monster magazine around. And our foolish detractors said it couldn't be done. Many such Shubs and Zuuls know what it is to be roasted in the depths of a Sloar this day, I can tell you!
In about a week I am going to put up a pre-order button on our paypal site, so you can order issue 3. For more info, go to our website at www.GoMonsterGo.com or email me at monsterzine@aol.com.
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05:31 pm
[Link] | Ok kids! Last post before we leave for the wilds of Las Vegas. If you want to try to watch our wedding (Like any of you will be home at 9:30 p.m. on Halloween night!) you can go to vivalasvegasweddings.com, click on the webcam, and the "little chapel" and you should be able to see thw Smith-Morrison Wedding. I am sooooo excited, but I have so much work to finish right now before I leave the office. Have a spooky and safe Halloween!!!!!
Current Mood: matrimonial
Current Music: Til Death do us Party
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03:06 pm
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Registry Info
I am posting this because a few people emailed me to ask for it. I do NOT expect gifts from anyone, but if you want to view our wedding registry, it is here:
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/gr/guest/viewRegistry.aspx?grid=9762493
Current Mood:  happy
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01:52 pm
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Only 16 Days Left!
16 Days until I legally become Missus Monster! In case you're just tuning in, we're having a tiny wedding (just the two of us) at Viva Las Vegas chapel (vivalasvegas.com). We will be married on 10/31/06 by the Grim Reaper, yayyyy!
List of Accomplished Tasks
Wedding and Limo reservations
My Dress
His outfit
My makeup
My boots
Flowers
Hotel
Wedding Bands
Family Reception at Mom's
My Tiara
My purse
List of Tasks to be Accomplished
Pet Sitter
Car Rental
My hair (getting done next Saturday)
Extra chip for the camera
Trail makeup runs at home
Live Happily Ever After
Decoration of my purse
Current Mood:  ecstatic
Current Music: Til Death do us Party - Groovie Ghoulies
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