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Originally posted by pixie117 at Project Save Annabelle (otherwise known as I need help)

So today has been the day of People Giving Kat Things.

1) First, my coworkers gave me a peaceful day at work where I did my job instead of theirs, and worked on relaxing, deadlineless things instead of things that need to be done NOW NOW NOW. Feeling better about my decision to not quit immediately.

2) Second, one of my coworkers, out of the blue, gave me a box full of clothes that she didn't want anymore, and let me tell you internets they are NICE clothes. Plus they fit me like, creepy well.

3) Third, I arrived home to find that some kind person had sent me the first three seasons of Criminal Minds for my birthday. Tempted to think it was the USPS trying to apologize, but probably not. I do think Amazon had a system glitch-- they said it was a present from "Kat mylastname"-- so whoever sent them, please step forward and take credit for your amazing kindness!

4) Fourth, my local RL friends sent me the gift of RSPVs to my birthday party. This is actually a Big Deal for me, and I'm so pleased they could all come.

5) My mother is graduating, and thus she has indirectly given me the gift of TWO DAYS OFF. Hallelujah.

6) The next-door seven-year-old tried to give me a toad. I politely declined the gift, but it was kind of her nevertheless.

7) The enablers over at takethistopcoat enabled me to buy myself some new sparkly nail polish. It hasn't arrived yet but they enabled me today so I'm counting it.

Good Day. Off to inaugerate my Criminal Minds DVDs by watching the hacker battle again.

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I picked up an application for a page job at my local library. Please, think of me or pray for me or send good vibes my way, whatever you feel works. I need out of my current job, and I desperately want this one-- working in a library, in and around books, without necessarily having to deal with People or Money or all of these frightening things, it sounds like near heaven to me now, and I think it might help with the damage my present job has (just by its very nature) inflicted on me.

So. Anything you can do.

(also, I'm wondering if I should attach a resume to the application. What do you guys think?)

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I'm reading A Room of One's Own for my book club thingy, and it's half astonishing and half frightening how much of it is still so painfully true and familiar.

Quotes to follow once I've read the whole thing.

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Morgan: You shoot my baby sister-in-soul?

Shooter: Hahahaha. Maybe.

Morgan: Hahahahaha.

Shooter: Hahahahaha.

Morgan: Hahahahaha you die now.

ETA: HURRAY HACKER BATTLE. I saw this on YouTube a looooong time ago and it's what convinced me to watch the show. *cuddles the scene*

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1) This post brought to you by my shiny new computer, Belladonna.

Nothing terrible happened to Basil-- he was just old and slow, and ready to be retired. I have a birthday coming up (in six days, to be precise) so my dad bought me Belladonna as an early birthday present. She is quite shiny-- I like her very much. Even if she does have the weirdest scrolling system ever and no buttons on her touchpad.

2) I survived work. It was easier than expected. I'm still actively searching for a new job, but I'll be okay until I find one.

3) On the bright side of job hunting, my local librarians have told me that the library budget will be going up in July, and some new positions will be opening up. Wish me luck! I want a library job so bad I can't even. I was looking at comperable reference librarian positions, for after I get my MLIS, and you guys, they are so perfect. Exactly what I want to do, 30 hours a week, health and dental insurance included, and enough pay to support myself, my cat, my internet, and my pony and book habits. If I move in with my BFF Katie, I will have even more money to support said habits, but even if I don't, I will be content. This is my dream job, guys. COME ON, WORLD. LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN./

4) I'm a little rusty at job-hunting, in all its shapes and forms. Tips and tricks from anyone? Any advice is welcomed.

5) I am DEFINITELY in a slow writing period. I have a number of large stories in my head that I'm writing down, piece by slow piece, but short stories ain't happening. Which is okay; it'll just be a while before I post anything on RATS.

6) Related to 2: I had a very crazy day this week, and an only slightly less crazy day immediately after. I'm... surviving, mostly by reading true crime, eating a lot of ice cream, and petting my cat a lot. It seems to be working. But time will tell.

7) Whoever said cats don't care about their owners was lying. The whole time I was not okay, my cat was sitting on my chest purring his little heart out. When I stopped crying, he got up and ran away so my dog could take his turn sitting on my chest and giving me puppy kisses. Liars. And I'm glad.

8) I am watching Criminal Minds, and I am OH so glad that I am. Reid and Garcia and JJ and Prentiss are my favorites ever. Also Morgan. And Rossi (I met him! I LOVE HIM.). And Gideon. And Hotch, when he's not being a butt. Basically all of them. FOREVER.

9) I swear to God I'm going to finish that alternate-universes meme this weekend. I SWEAR IT. *thumps chest*

10) Loved the Avengers movie, with a few quibbles( under the spoiler cut. )

So, basically, when this comes out on DVD it will be mine. MINE. MUAHAHAAHAHAHAHA.

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whatawaytoburn has some family members in trouble, with children to support and no jobs, so they's collecting money to help out. If you could donate, any amount would be appreciated. If you can't, signal-boosting is also appreciated.

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Give me a character or pairing and I will write snippets of ten different alternate universes for it. One line, ten lines, a ficlet if you're lucky.

01. Wild West
02. Cyberpunk
03. Furries Shapeshifters
04. Pirates
05. …In SPACE!!
06. Born Another Gender
07. Schoolfic
08. Police/Firefighters
09. Urban Fantasy
10. Harem

Original characters only, please, though fandom AUs are cool.

ETA: the problem with copy-pasting while half-asleep.

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1) Take friends to the Ritz for tea for my birthday.

2) Attend mother's graduation.

3) Buy plane tickets for Sophy's wedding.

4) Send Alex's Christmas present (seriously, self) (SORRY ALEX ILUSM)

5) Write Junetide piece.

6) Write 2 portraits.

7) Write half of queer_bigbang.

8) Write at least 7k on Louisa's big bang.

9) Read five books off the TBR pile. (The Secret of Platform 13, The Peach Keeper, Writing Magic, Darkest Hour, and The Jargoon Pard.)

10) Mend two things off the mending pile.

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