brrrr....

It is very cold out. I am glad that I am indoors. 16 degrees, brrrr....

I thought I might slip and fall the whole time.

It turned out that my coat kept me very warm. Yay. And a xmas gift from my mother last year came in handy since I left my hat in my bf's car. It is a hood with a scarf attached lined in faux leopard fur. It kept me very warm.

Its important to have these things since I walk to the T.

I still haven't had a chance to try out my attachable carbide spikes on my boots. Hopefully when it gets colder this year my silk long underwear will keep me warm.

Ok now its time to pay attention to lecture.

stuff

Ok I changed the permissions on a post from yesterday. Its now private. The comments on it were getting too abusive.

I am really glad that my friends are standing up for me, and care enough to say something when they feel I am being unfairly criticized.

In case anyone was confused, I don't expect any of you to get me gifts, I just was posting something so that if someone asked I could say, "Consult my livejournal."

I still want people to be able to read my list so here it is again:

Anyway some ideas if you are planning on getting me something:

dvds (apparently the only thing there is to do on the research cruises is watch dvds)

books... although these are a difficult thing since I read a lot and its hard to know what I have read or own

dinner - whether you buy or cook its still nice

massage - enough said

flowers

movie tickets

and the like

I also like it if people do things like

draw me a picture

write me a poem

etc

or you could always buy me a drink!

A word to people who do not know me well... I consider this journal my property. I am a paid member so I even pay to use it. I intend to post what I feel like, and if you disagree with my opinions feel free to debate with me online or otherwise. But I do not take kindly to people who criticize my behavior as if they were my parents. If I do something that is injurious to you let me know privately. Most likely I will delete the post as I have in the past. But this is my forum, my place to speak to the world, and I intend to use it as I see fit.

If you don't want to read it you don't have to.

blood test

I just had a vial of blood drawn for an HIV test. Its been 6 months since my last partner since my SO and I just want to be sure everything is fine. I know it will come back negative but I want to be positive.

It was the least painful bloodtest I have had ever.

I didn't even feel the "slight pinch."

I wonder when I can start giving blood again since it is also six months since my piercing.

I feel strangely calm about the test. I have always said that somehow with these things you don't really accept the idea that you might be infected until they draw the blood and then you are anxious.

I don't think I am this time.

In spite of some frustrations recently that have made me pretty unhappy, most things in my life are going well.

I hope this trend continues.