Happy Friday! Almost a new month! Almost Friday Night Happy Hour!!

[stoney321]

Hence my tequila icon. I don't mind getting rejection letters from McSweeny's when they have stuff like this. Oh, man, this is perfect: literary discussion by serial killers. (Okay, I totally hate getting rejection letters, because I'm every bit as funny as some of the things they print, and there we go! That's how you climb back on!) *knuckles away dirt and tears, remembers to pedal faster*

There may be a little radio silence here over the weekend as I HAVE GOT TO finish a fic *cough* Andrew's Scottish Tale *cough* and have a million things to tend to. I've tried to respond to everyone's comments on the posts this week, but I may have missed you - if I did, no offense meant. It's just... I can NOT sit in this chair all day long. *points to self* Very hyper, very active person here. I'm practically standing while typing this.

Also, last night I watched M*A*S*H to help me fall asleep (dude, my body thinks I need no sleep and that is a LIE) and it was the one where Colonel Blake gets discharged and Radar is a brave little soldier and salutes his pseudo-daddy and doesn't cry (much) and Blake kisses Hotlips and life goes on and then you find out at the end (while in surgery) that his plane was shot down and Radar is crying but trying to do his job and I was laying on my couch crying even though I've seen that one a hundred times and GAH. Trivia: none of the cast new that plot twist was coming, so all of their reactions were real. That is a great show, even after all these years.

Finally: I NEVER DO MEMES. I don't. Or, I do them, but I don't POST them. But this one was HILARIOUSLY ON TARGET. This will come as no surprise to any of you that actually know me.

The Five Love Languages

My primary love language is probably
Physical Touch
with a secondary love language being
Words of Affirmation.

Complete set of results

Physical Touch:		9
Words of Affirmation:		8
Quality Time:		7
Acts of Service:		4
Receiving Gifts:		2

Information

Unhappiness in relationships, according to Dr. Gary Chapman, is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. Sometimes we don't understand our partner's requirements, or even our own. We all have a "love tank" that needs to be filled in order for us to express love to others, but there are different means by which our tank can be filled, and there are different ways that we can express love to others.

Take the quiz

I mean, DUH. I don't need no stinking gifts. I want HUGS. Foot rubs. Back rubs. Lovin', yo. GIMMIE. Interesting, this life I have right now that is NOT conducive for physical contact. ARGHH. And the funny thing is how some questions are worded. "Does a hug make you happy? Or are you happy when your lover does a service like chores?" AND I HAD TO THINK ABOUT IT.


Oooh, let's make up a meme. A HAPPY meme!! Go back to the last 10 posts (people, not comms) on your LJ RIGHT NOW and randomly comment with something you like about that person! Then, post this in your journal and make YOUR flist do it! It'll be fun! It'll make people feel good about themselves! Spread some frickin' cheer, ya ingrates!

Comments

[cherusha.livejournal.com]

Why yes, I did read that as Dr. Gary Coleman, and yes that made everything ten times more funny. We all have a "love tank" that needs to be filled AHAHA!

Now that is a euphemism I would USE.

there are different means by which our tank can be filled Hee Heeeee!

Also McSweeney's editors or whoever makes these decisions are clearly stupid and need to be pooped on, because you are FUNNEH.

[yin-again.livejournal.com]

That MASH ep made me cry like a tiny, tiny bitch. Also, I love you and think you are at least as funny as the literary critics/serial killers.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

also, their rejection letters are COLD. "Yeah, we're gonna say no thanks." GARGH. *climbs back on the horse*

And this meme is going to seem creepy and stalkerish if I'm the only one doing it.

And you know this means you're getting TWO, right?

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Hahaha! I AM EQUAL TO SERIAL KILLERS. But am I Hannibal, or Buffalo Bill? I LOVE YOU TOO, YIN!!

(oh, the LAST ep is the one I have to prepare for mentally. Oh, ack.)

[beadattitude.livejournal.com]

Oh glory, I teared up READING the M.A.S.H synopsis. ::snif:: Such a great show. And indelibly linked with the this guy I liked that kissed me for the first time while we were watching the show and eating oatmeal cookies with pecans and orange zest that I made him. He was an extremely good kisser. Mmm.

[beadattitude.livejournal.com]

That is very very cold. And I didn't like Dave Eggers first book anyway. So there.

[cherusha.livejournal.com]

buncha pretentious emo pseudo-goths!!! Seriously, I went on their site one bored day and almost immediately clicked the back button. What is WITH the design.

Also, I can't believe "acts of service" is that low on your list! :P Okay, I'm done now.

Two?

[beadattitude.livejournal.com]

Ted Bundy, dude. You're hott.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Have you... *cough* been here yet?

And I want to write M*A*S*H fic when I watch it, and... I have too many things I want to write. But! Blake! And then Trapper just disappeared, even though I love Hunnicut more, but-

I love that show. (Oh, ungh to the kissing. I need a date on Make Out Point ASAP.)

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

But! I am used to doing all the service jobs anyway! I don't feel loved when someone holds a ladder! Or carries laundry from one room to another. I feel loved when someone, you know, TELLS ME THEY LOVE ME. And then shows me. Physically. Rawr.

...that's weird, then?

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

*gets a fake cast made*

AWESOME.

[cherusha.livejournal.com]

Oh, they mean THOSE acts of service.

No, I mean two what? Two love tanks??

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Hahaha! I totally skimmed over the whole "love tanks" paragraph.

Just take the test and you'll see. Basically, on a random numbering scale that has no meaning, I need more touching than socks picked up. Which... should be wrong, but nope. I'm a totally handsy freak.

Good thing I'm not completely repulsive. :D (Oh, and piles of nun meat is my new favorite phrase.)

[cherusha.livejournal.com]

I'm taking it right now. Damn, but if half of these don't sound like lame ljsecrets notes.

I feel whole when we hug.

Otherwise I am an EMPTY SHELL.

[cherusha.livejournal.com]

*ljsecret that is

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Heee!! I'll call you Shelly. And you'll laugh so hard you'll cry. /Dr. Kelso.

[cherusha.livejournal.com]

What has two thumbs and doesn't give a damn? Me.

Well gee, that quiz about gave me a toothache. Here are my results, by the way:

The Five Love Languages

My primary love language is probably
Physical Touch
with a secondary love language being
Quality Time.

Complete set of results

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Well isn't THAT interesting.

So you're saying instead of sending you little sussies (what we call those packages in my house) I should have wrapped MYSELF UP and hugged you?

Good god I sound like a very creepy stalker. I'll stop immediately.

[cherusha.livejournal.com]

waitaminute, if the stalking is welcomed, does it still qualify as stalking? *ponders this*

There is guilt from selecting the "receiving gifts" choices, because then you sound like a greedy h0.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

no, no then is twu wuuuuv.

I loved the one where you basically either admit to wanting a 3 ct flawless diamond as proof he loves you, or someone to just fucking listen to you bitch about your day. HAHAHAHA!!

Dude, I want to travel, play, learn, walk, eat and laugh with my partner. That's pretty much perfection right there. Oh, and lots of physical reaffirmation. Haha! *sigh*

[slasheuse.livejournal.com]

Stoney, they sacked my girl.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

I KNOW!! I saw! Have emailed with her and expressed outrage AND! Have expressed hope that this means potential BETTER job. That this could mean escaping crap hole of people who suck and moving to locations of goodness near people who love her!

This could be a good push, but UGH, I felt sick to my stomach on her behalf when I read that this morning.

[slasheuse.livejournal.com]

And she's spent all her money on me, and it's all my fault. Damn it, she was moving ANYWAY in July, she just needed to be TIDED OVER. Also I may kill her mother. Just. Because.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

*pretends to know nothing of moneys*

BUT! There is a circle of friends who love and support and there is insurance here in the States called unemployment for just such an occassion, and while it isn't much it is SOME and I stand by my hopes that this will turn into a positive. Laura! If you are reading, this can be GREATNESS!

*hugs you both* It'll be okay. I am forever an optimist!

[slasheuse.livejournal.com]

*grins* She's not reading it, but yes.

Oh, god, I want to KILL THOSE PEOPLE. My GIRL. They should ALL DIE.

She should clearly move to Raleigh or Austin, they seem to be the ONLY BEARABLE PLACES in the world.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Oh, I vote Austin because obviously is Texas and is close and is filled with music and food and fun and smarts and goodness.

*cough* You should both move there. And now I go on my run because I am absolutely SHAKING with energy and bouncing off the walls but know that I stand shulder to shoulder with your outrage and desire for BETTER THINGS, omg.

[dusty273.livejournal.com]

You're one of the most friendly, funny, loving persons I've had the good luck of knowing. *huggles*

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

I get happy every time I see your name on my flist because you are always positive, you're a good mommy, and you make me remember my espanol and practice speaking it.

*muchas besos*
Te amo!

[sp23.livejournal.com]

Dude, that episode of M*A*S*H was the best they ever did. Much, much better than the finale, which I pretty much loathed. But, yeah, I cry every. Single. Time. I see it.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

*GASP!!* Get thee hence, Satan! The final episide KILLS me. (Okay, I'm a huuuuuuge fan of the more arty eps, but the baby! And Hawkeye! And BJ never getting to leave! RADAR?!?! The CHinese musicians and Charles!) *cries all over again*

[marlo.livejournal.com]

Your primary love languages are probably
Quality Time and Words of Affirmation.

Complete set of results
Quality Time: 9
Words of Affirmation: 9
Physical Touch: 8
Acts of Service: 3
Receiving Gifts: 1

[crayonbreakygal.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about commenting on everybody's comments. We luff you! *hugs and squeezes*

Nice new icon. Pretty!

I love that Mash episode. I think I cried too.

[anelith.livejournal.com]

Hiya! Oh, that episode of M.A.S.H. made me cry too, but I agree the final episode was even more heartbreaking. I'll never forget the baby.

So here's my results:

The Five Love Languages

My primary love language is probably
Physical Touch
with a secondary love language being
Quality Time.

Complete set of results

Physical Touch:		8
Quality Time:		7
Words of Affirmation:		7
Acts of Service:		6
Receiving Gifts:		2

The thing about gifts is, as I get older I really don't want as much STUFF cluttering up the house! But it means a lot to me to have him helping me out around the house, so I think that "acts of service" should actually be ranked higher than it is. Numerically it's very close to the other three. If I come into a room and find that he's done a big chore for me without being asked, one that he normally doesn't do, I get a glow right down to my toes. It really means more than if he brought me flowers.

It's a gorgeous day today! Going to get outside after the kids come home from school and work in the yard while they play.

[gracielu.livejournal.com]

A couple random things. BEST. EPISODE. EVER. And oh god, I lose my shit completely every time it's on. V. cathartic. Also. Fuck McSweeney's. But not really, because they'd probably like it. But still. Those ASSHATS. Also, because you have to start where the nice meme originated. You're one of my very favorite people of ever, and every time I see a post from you (or any of your personalities, but mostly you) I end up having a big ol' grin on my face and get that warm fuzzy feeling inside. Go you. <3<3

[blueswan9.livejournal.com]

I love that episode so much - it still reduces me to tears, and I can't count how many times I've seen it. You should write more MASH fic. *nods*

That's a great meme. Happy is good.

Also, your giraffe icon is a happy making thing, and forever linked in my mind with you.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy that so many people I count as friends have that "low gift need" thing. Not because *I* am stingy :D but because I cannot STAND materialistic women.

And I'm in one of the most materialistic cities in North America. (Hence the many friends that aren't from here.)

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Mmmm, Milagro! If you are a fan of tequila (margaritas or just sipping) that is the BEST tequila. The best. Mmmm, mmm.

Oh, I love M*A*S*H. I'm on such a kick - watching it every night before I sleep...

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

ANNE!! If I didn't hear from you by this afternoon, I was going to track you down by email. I feel like I haven't chatted with you in ages - I don't know why... (love you, toots!)

Oh, it's SO beautiful here! I'm about to head back to the garden center because I've decided I just need more. :D

(And here in my neighborhood - this one and the old one) it was just natural for women to EXPECT a 2ct. diamond on a platinum ring for an engagement, then an "upgrade" when you've given him a few kids, and women are professional shoppers and they want STUFF and THINGS and NEW CARS all the time and I just sit in my garden and get dirty and they look at me like I'm crazy and all I want is to sit outside on a nice day with Mr. S and good friends and enjoy the outdoors, etc.

But I do like getting flowers, I won't lie. But other stuff? Nah.)

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

HELLO. Oh GOD M*A*S*H can tear me up and it's corny sometimes! And silly! And really, really good. It's fun to rewatch old shows. Like "What's Happening." Hey, Rog!

I feel the same and DON'T YOU MISS US?? *pines* And seriously, if you pass through here on your odyssey, I'm buying dinner.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

HA! Oh, I love my little eyebrow waggling giraffe (and people ask me for it and I say no, which makes me feel bad, but it's because of what you just said - people know it's meeeeee.)

Today is a GREAT day and I'm so happy to have such a lovely flist and friends and my health and CATS. One who is currently fighting me for the keyboard. <-- took three tries to get her spelling out. Silly paws.

[hellziggy.livejournal.com]

Yes, the giraffe is YOU! That and your super moody Spock. That is my most favorite mood set ever!

[anelith.livejournal.com]

I was just thinking about how lazy I've been in updating my journal! I have been bad about keeping in touch. And yesterday I filled out your poll but was too lazy to comment. Truthfully, I can't keep up with the funny people who are so hilarious in comments and it makes me a little reticent to just say something boring.

I've also been meaning to say loads of stuff to you about the book I'm reading. Still not finished with it. More on that later, I promise.

Oooh! Ron's home early! Frabjous day!

[bisi.livejournal.com]

Ha! I read through that quiz and it's still making me itch all over!
*sticks tongue out at Stoney*

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

I'm SAYING. And I did ALL of them. Why? Oh, right. Couldn't sleep last night. :D

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

*loves my Spock mood theme HARD* Ha! Hooray!

[gracielu.livejournal.com]

I DOOOOOO! Sosososo much, but every time I think I can get on my knees and beg for re-entry (and that didn't sound nearly as vulgar in my head), I either A) have some kind of life fuckwittage, or B) realize that the community reads much better without his holiness *woe*.

And that whole "Hey Rog!" thing somehow just led to a repeat of the Sanford and Son theme song in my head, so thanks for that. No, really.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_willferrell/]

O_O

"the comm.... *woe*"

I'm not even going to dignify that bullshit with a remark, because you know that's not even remotely close to being true.

*stern mama*

[jdepp-holy-one.livejournal.com]

*BITES*

And I won't dignify that non-dignification with a remark because I'VE been reading and I know what's what.

*drunk papa*