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WARNING: Curious lack of sarcastic/dark humor follows.
My Favorite Things
1. My computer
What do I love? My computer. I love it!
2. My Sister
Left: Sister. Right: Me.
A wonderful addition to any family unit, providing support, sympathy and plenty of opportunities for kicking back, maxing and relaxing all cool.
3. Ilona Andrews
This husband-wife writing duo creates some pretty kick-ass urban fantasy. Humorous, exciting, sometimes romantic, their books are ripe with sword fights, shape shifters, blood magic, good versus evil, and multiple Princess Bride shout outs. My preference of for their Kate Daniels universe, but they write a bunch of other stuff, that is also quality. Like books? Like urban fantasy? Give ‘em a try, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
4. My Scarves
I have an almost OCD impulse to collect scarves. Square ones, tasseled, silk, cotton, black, white, neutral, patterned, shiny, textured…
Last Scarf Count: 10
5. My Captain Jean-Luc Picard Action Figure
No, that’s not a light saber. Yes, that is the wrong uniform. No, it wasn’t a mistake. Yes, I know it looks like a friggin’ light saber. No, it’s not a special edition thing from his younger days. Yes, it’s from a canon episode. No, I’m not gonna cut the phaser blast off to make it look less like a light saber. Yes, it is indeed from the episode “Tapestry.” Congratulations. You are now versed in the discussion I have with every living person who is in my apartment and notices my Picard.
6. Terry Pratchett
Super funny, super talented English author who writes satirical fantasy. These are honestly the only books that have made me laugh hysterically mere sentences after they have me shedding tears and blubbering. Most of the time in public places.
7. Tamora Pierce
Tied with the other two authors on my list as my favorite. I started reading her in middle school, and have been known on occasion to fanatically cyber stalk her.
8. My Favorite Pair of Pants
My favorite pair of pants.
9. My Mother’s Rice Cooker
This is a gift from my aunts to my mother, and is perhaps the most utilized and useful appliance in our kitchen today. Second only to the microwave.
10. My Comic Books
I read comics. I love comics. I own comics. A lot of them. I re-read my comics. I buy more comics. I read those. And then I fangirl.
11. My Marvel Scene It?
I found this at a thrift store, and spend many an hour entertained my it. It is awesome, it is pleasingly difficult, and it is edifying.
12. My DVDs
I also enjoy Bottle Shock, V for Vendetta, Rio Bravo, and The Forbidden Kingdom. I do not enjoy many comedies.
13. My Toby
My cat, Toby, who I love whenever I don’t want to rip every strand of fluffy fur from his body.
