{"@attributes":{"version":"2.0"},"channel":{"title":"Wandering Through Dreams","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/","description":"Wandering Through Dreams - LiveJournal.com","lastBuildDate":"Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:08:12 GMT","generator":"LiveJournal \/ LiveJournal.com","copyright":"NOINDEX","image":{"url":"https:\/\/l-userpic.livejournal.com\/87075526\/633645","title":"Wandering Through Dreams","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/","width":"95","height":"100"},"item":[{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/363973.html","pubDate":"Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:08:12 GMT","title":"*dies laughing*","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/363973.html","description":"Me: \"Oh, I had the best teriaki steak salad today.\"

Blackbird: \"You had the best terrible yucky salad?\"

<\/a>thastygliax<\/b><\/a><\/span> and I *DIE*","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/363973.html?view=comments#comments","category":"kids"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/346500.html","pubDate":"Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:35:55 GMT","title":"Writer's Block: Left Behind","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/346500.html","description":"Cremation. Not sure where I would like to be scattered, but I really would rather not live in an urn somewhere. That somehow doesn't seem any different than a burial.","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/346500.html?view=comments#comments","category":["writer's block","death"]},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/339848.html","pubDate":"Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:10:34 GMT","title":"Pop Quiz","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/339848.html","description":"Where does this come from?

\"But I can't say that, 'cause she found an aardvark!\"","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/339848.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/329005.html","pubDate":"Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:08:52 GMT","title":"*sigh*","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/329005.html","description":"2008 = Summer Olympics = AWESOME!

Summer Olympics in China = Serious lack of sleep

I have no idea when I'm going to catch up all this missed sleep. But it's so worth it!","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/329005.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/328861.html","pubDate":"Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:03:17 GMT","title":"Stuff up for grabs","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/328861.html","description":"We have a bunch of random kids stuff which we don't want any more. If you would like any of it, please speak now, or we're taking it all to Savers, or something like that.

Clothes - 18M to 2T, for the most part. A mix of \"boys\" and \"girls\" and I ain't separatin' it out.
Rolling giraffe - a little sit and roll type toy. Good for toddlers. Needs some very minor repair
Books - I don't have a clue what we put in this box any more. It's all in decent, but not great shape.
Two practice potties. They can only be used with a full size potty.

We also have the following:
Stardust in comic form (water damaged at the bottom)
Chinese ink painting set with instruction book (never used)

Hopefully someone will want these and we won't have to pitch them...","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/328861.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/328449.html","pubDate":"Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:53:13 GMT","title":"*snarl*","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/328449.html","description":"This<\/a> kind of logic really really irritates me.","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/328449.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/328265.html","pubDate":"Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:35:07 GMT","title":"Do you know your vocabulary?","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/328265.html","description":"I missed one because I clicked on the wrong answer, and one because I honestly couldn't remember which one I should use. But I feel better about my English vocabulary now.

Your result for The Commonly Confused Words Test...<\/em><\/p>

English Genius<\/h3>

You scored 100% Beginner, 100% Intermediate, 93% Advanced, and 93% Expert!<\/p>

You did so extremely well, even I<\/i> can't find a word to describe your excellence! You have the uncommon intelligence necessary to understand things that most people don't. You have an extensive vocabulary, and you're not afraid to use it properly! Way to go!


Thank you so much for taking my test. I hope you enjoyed it!
<\/p>


For the complete Answer Key, visit my blog: http:\/\/shortredhead78.blogspot.com\/<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>

Take The Commonly Confused Words Test<\/a> at H<\/span>elloQ<\/span>uizzy<\/b><\/a><\/p>","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/328265.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/327578.html","pubDate":"Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:34:55 GMT","title":"Can't...stop....laughing.....","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/327578.html","description":"<\/a>prehensile_wit<\/b><\/a><\/span>, being bored out of her mind right now, has been surfing for things to do. And she found Cake Wrecks<\/a>, really unfortunate cakes.

This one<\/a> had me unable to breathe for at least 5 minutes. So...very...wrong....","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/327578.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/327020.html","pubDate":"Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:21:17 GMT","title":"Blargh!","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/327020.html","description":"Stuffed up nose? Check.
Slightly sore throat? Check.
Blocked ears? Check.
Non-clear snot? Check.

Got a cold? Check.

Ugh. Did not need this...","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/327020.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/326491.html","pubDate":"Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:08:22 GMT","title":"Dear Brain:","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/326491.html","description":"Just because you put on sunscreen, does not mean you can actually sit out in the sun without problems. Put more on, put on a shirt, you know the drill.

No love,

Your chest and shoulders

Yes, I was stupid. I went swimming with the munchkins and <\/a>keshwyn<\/b><\/a><\/a>kaifu<\/b><\/a><\/span> yesterday. I put on sunscreen. Really, I did. It was SPF 50. It also, apparently, washed off for the most part. *sigh* It's not as bad as it could have been, but it will make wearing clothing interesting. And I have a chiro appt tonight. Yay.","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/326491.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/326302.html","pubDate":"Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:04:12 GMT","title":"I do post things other than memes","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/326302.html","description":"Really I do.

Just not today.

Borrowed from <\/a>hungrytiger<\/b><\/a><\/span>

Top 100 \"New Classics
Go through their list and BOLD the ones you have seen and underline the ones you own on video or DVD.

1. Pulp Fiction (1994)
2. The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-03)<\/b><\/u>
3. Titanic (1997)<\/b>
4. Blue Velvet (1986)
5. Toy Story (1995)<\/b><\/u>
6. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
7. Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
8. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)<\/b>
9. Die Hard (1988)
10. Moulin Rouge (2001)<\/b><\/u>
11. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)<\/u>
12. The Matrix (1999)<\/b><\/u>
13. GoodFellas (1990)
14. Crumb (1995)
15. Edward Scissorhands (1990)<\/u>
16. Boogie Nights (1997)
17. Jerry Maguire (1996)
18. Do the Right Thing (1989)
19. Casino Royale (2006)<\/b><\/u>
20. The Lion King (1994)<\/b><\/u>
21. Schindler's List (1993) - I'm with <\/a>hungrytiger<\/b><\/a><\/span>. I would like to have seen it, but I REALLY don't want to watch it.
22. Rushmore (1998)
23. Memento (2001)
24. A Room With a View (1986)
25. Shrek (2001<\/b><\/u>)
26. Hoop Dreams (1994)
27. Aliens (1986)
28. Wings of Desire (1988)
29. The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
30. When Harry Met Sally... (1989)<\/u>
31. Brokeback Mountain (2005)<\/u>
32. Fight Club (1999)<\/b> - Do not watch this movie at 2 am while having insomnia. Just...don't.
33. The Breakfast Club (1985)
34. Fargo (1996)<\/b> - I hated this one...
35. The Incredibles (2004)<\/b><\/u> - I love this one for pushing the boundaries of what simple super powers could potentially do.
36. Spider-Man 2 (2004)<\/b><\/u>
37. Pretty Woman (1990)<\/b><\/u>
38. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)<\/u>
39. The Sixth Sense (1999)<\/u>
40. Speed (1994)<\/b>
41. Dazed and Confused (1993)
42. Clueless (1995)<\/b><\/u>
43. Gladiator (2000)
44. The Player (1992)<\/b>
45. Rain Man (1988)
46. Children of Men (2006)
47. Men in Black (1997)<\/b><\/u>
48. Scarface (1983)
49. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)<\/b><\/u>
50. The Piano (1993)
51. There Will Be Blood (2007)
52. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad (1988)<\/b> - These movies are *strange*
53. The Truman Show (1998)
54. Fatal Attraction (1987)
55. Risky Business (1983)
56. The Lives of Others (2006)
57. There\u2019s Something About Mary (1998)
58. Ghostbusters (1984)<\/b><\/u>
59. L.A. Confidential (1997)
60. Scream (1996)
61. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
62. sex, lies and videotape (1989)
63. Big (1988)<\/u>
64. No Country For Old Men (2007)
65. Dirty Dancing (1987)<\/b><\/u>
66. Natural Born Killers (1994)
67. Donnie Brasco (1997)
68. Witness (1985)
69. All About My Mother (1999)
70. Broadcast News (1987)
71. Unforgiven (1992)<\/b>
72. Thelma & Louise (1991)<\/b><\/u>
73. Office Space (1999)
74. Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
75. Out of Africa (1985)
76. The Departed (2006)
77. Sid and Nancy (1986)
78. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)<\/b><\/u> - I like this one much better than the first.
79. Waiting for Guffman (1996)
80. Michael Clayton (2007)
81. Moonstruck (1987)<\/b>
82. Lost in Translation (2003)
83. Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1987)<\/u> - Not gonna happen
84. Sideways (2004)
85. The 40 Year-Old Virgin (2005)
86. Y Tu Mam\u00e1 Tambi\u00e9n (2002)
87. Swingers (1996)
88. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
89. Breaking the Waves (1996)
90. Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
91. Back to the Future (1985)<\/b>
92. Menace II Society (1993)
93. Ed Wood (1994)
94. Full Metal Jacket (1987)
95. In the Mood for Love (2001)
96. Far From Heaven (2002)
97. Glory (1989)<\/b><\/u> - One of the most incredible movies I've ever seen.
98. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
99. The Blair Witch Project (1999)
100. South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999)

Feel free to poke me about amazing things I've never seen. And I'm pretty sure I've forgotten ones we own. (And yes, we own things (lots of things) I've never seen.","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/326302.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/326009.html","pubDate":"Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:12:59 GMT","title":"Hippo birdies!!","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/326009.html","description":"Happy birthday to my wonderful, amazing, (and now working) husband, <\/a>thastygliax<\/b><\/a><\/span>!!!","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/326009.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/325725.html","pubDate":"Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:23:47 GMT","title":"*grin*","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/325725.html","description":"<\/a>","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/325725.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/325220.html","pubDate":"Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:18:06 GMT","title":"Hooray!!!","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/325220.html","description":"Hippo birdies to <\/a>leanne_opaskar<\/b><\/a><\/span> and <\/a>goldenoak<\/b><\/a><\/span>!!!!","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/325220.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/324843.html","pubDate":"Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:18:50 GMT","title":"Bleh.","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/324843.html","description":"I feel like complete crap today. I went to bed reasonably early, but seem to have acquired the cold Leander had which immediately settled in my lungs. Not that I'm coughing a lot. I just have that tickle in the bottom which says you need to cough, but when you do nothing will happen.

Blehblehblehbleh.

But here I am at work (20 minutes late because my train was delayed) and here I'll likely stay for a while. *sigh* I hope I feel better soon. I really should have acquired some yellow pills before coming in today...","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/324843.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/324502.html","pubDate":"Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:31:15 GMT","title":"In less happy news","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/324502.html","description":"The Owl has an ear infection and is very very unhappy right now. He's not in day care today because he's so miserable, but he'll hopefully get lots of rest today and will be better tomorrow.","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/324502.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/324150.html","pubDate":"Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:30:11 GMT","title":"*THIS* is why I love this show","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/324150.html","description":"I'm a TV junkie. I admit it. If I'm in the mood the channel surf, I do. I watch crap a lot of the time. But sometimes I don't. Now is one of those times.

My summer program is So You Think You Can Dance. It's kind of American Idol for dancing. And it is AMAZING! These kids are so incredibly talented. They come from everywhere and from all styles and throw themselves on your mercy. And they do so well!!!!

(Please don't talk about last night's show. I haven't watched it yet!)

Here are some highlights from the last couple of seasons. The quality of the videos varies quite a bit.

And the reason I like these: most of these dancers are out of their style.
Benji, Heidi, Anya, Lacey and Pasha are all ballroom dancers.
Travis, Ryan, Neil, Lauren, Sabra, Jaimie and Danny are contemporary dancers.
Sara and Hok are breakdancers\/hip-hop dancers.

Mambo: Benji (Season 2 winner) & Heidi<\/a>
Club Salsa: Benji & Heidi<\/a> (Skip 0:40 for dancing)
Paso Doble: Heidi & Travis (Season 2 runner-up)<\/a> (Skip 1:30 for dancing)
Cuban Rumba: Heidi & Ryan<\/a> (Skip 2:30 for dancing)
Samba: Danny & Lacey<\/a> (Skip 1:05 for dancing) (Choreographed by Dimitri from Season 2)
Argentine Tango: Danny & Sara<\/a> (Skip 1:15 for dancing)
West Coast Swing: Sara & Pasha<\/a> (Skip 3:10 for dancing) (Choreographed by Benji, Season 2 winner)
Jive: Anya & Danny<\/a> (Skip 2:30 for dancing)
Jazz: Neil & Lauren<\/a>
Contemporary\/Jazz: Neil & Sabra<\/a>
Contemporary: Jaimie & Hok<\/a>

There are many many many more excellent clips of other stuff done, but these were ones I remembered. And I will be very happy to watch my shows over the weekend. :)

(And many many many thanks to <\/a>thastygliax<\/b><\/a><\/span> for actually finding all these silly links.)","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/324150.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323944.html","pubDate":"Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:29:31 GMT","title":"Mmmm, vegetables....","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323944.html","description":"Mmmmm, stir fry. Needed broccoli, but had peas! And carrots and water chestnuts and bamboos. Yummy yummy yummy! And tofu! Precubed tofu is so happy!!! The only things I had to chop were garlic, carrots and scallions. I needed vegetables. Now I just need to figure out how many points it was. *sigh*

So, yesterday was Day 1 of Day Care. The munchkins were very excited and bouncy, which was nice. <\/a>thastygliax<\/b><\/a><\/span> got a vacation day because the razzafrazzin CORI check *still* hasn't been done. It will be 3 weeks tomorrow. But it was a vacation day. Well, vacation with lots of going out and buying stuff day. I got home with T was out buying shoes and acquiring munchkins, so I got to sit down with my book for a while and eat a snack. I was *HUNGRY*! Then I decided to wash the dishes, so I could actually do some dinner type things. Finished that and started prep for dinner just in time for the rangaging herds to make an appearance. We got them a bit to eat and then T took them outside to play for a while. Then they came in and had baths and bedtime. They were still awake at 9, though, so they were very tired this morning. Heck, *I* was very tired this morning. I have got to get in the habit of sleeping earlier. It's really not worth staying up.","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323944.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323719.html","pubDate":"Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:47:31 GMT","title":"*falls over laughing*","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323719.html","description":"


Your Score: Fashion Rebel<\/span><\/h1>

46% Flamboyance, 56% Originality, 35% Deliberateness, 54% Sexiness<\/h2>
<\/div>

[Flamboyant Original Random Sexy]<\/b>

You are the kind of person whose clothes attract attention even if, or especially that, you don't spend hours on picking them. You have probably nothing against eclecticism, as long as it makes you look good. You enjoy funny elements, vivid colors and emit a lot of sex appeal. However, it gets only to those who are not too scared by your outfit. Because, admit it, some people think you could be more moderate in your choices; still, it's more important that you enjoy your style. Good job.

The opposite style from yours is Office Master<\/b> [Tasteful Conventional Deliberate Prissy].<\/font>


All the categories: Librarian<\/a> Sporty Hottie<\/a> Office Master<\/a> Uptown Girl\/ Boy<\/a> Brainy Student<\/a> Movie Star<\/a> Fashionista<\/a> Glamorous Soul<\/a> Fashion Enemy<\/a> Bar Cruiser<\/a> Kid Next Door<\/a> Sex Bomb<\/a> Hippie Kid<\/a> Fashion Rebel<\/a> Fashion Artist<\/a> Catwalk God(ess)<\/a> <\/p><\/div>
Link: The Fashion Style Test<\/a> written by mari-e<\/a> on OkCupid Free Online Dating<\/a>, home of the The Dating Persona Test<\/a>
View My Profile(mari-e)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/table>


I don't think so....<\/font>","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323719.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323377.html","pubDate":"Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:30:42 GMT","title":"*boingboingboing*","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323377.html","description":"I get to see friends today! It's a happy thing. <\/a>skatedate<\/b><\/a><\/span> is up in the area for a photography exhibition. And she is awesome. And I haven't seen her in years. I just wish she could come spend some time and talk for a bit. :} And the incomparable <\/a>greensmileyface<\/b><\/a><\/span> is here doing housing and other research. Which is also happy. Though she will be back this fall. *boingboingboing* I might actually get my bridesmaids all in one room again sometime....","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323377.html?view=comments#comments"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323283.html","pubDate":"Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:37:39 GMT","title":"Writer's Block: Some words to live by...","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323283.html","description":"\"Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you, I have been changed for good.\"
--Elphaba, Wicked","comments":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/323283.html?view=comments#comments","category":"writer's block"},{"guid":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/322778.html","pubDate":"Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:17:34 GMT","title":"Before I forget","author":"meranthi","link":"https:\/\/meranthi.livejournal.com\/322778.html","description":"Hippo birdies to <\/a>artan_eter<\/b><\/a>