Notes to Myself

Graduation Pictures

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:15:42 GMT

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:22:13 GMT

As some of you may know, this semester I am working on a presentation regarding current issues for Copyright Law Reform.
Since I know a number of my friends have Opinions About This Issues, I wanted to see if any of you had suggestions of things I should read.

Currently, I have...

Lawrence Lessing:

Free Culture: The Nature and Future of Creativity

Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy

Siva Vaidhyanathan:

Copyrights and Copywrongs: The Rise of Intellectual Property and How it Threatens Creativity

Kusek:

The Future of Music: Manifesto for the Digital Music Revolution (Berklee Press)

Are there any other suggestions for things I should read? I'm interested in speaking to the way consumers and artists interact with digital media, as well as things like the current (outrageous, IMO) term of copyright and copyright of software.

I would definitely welcome any suggestions, though!

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:43:17 GMT

I am offically a Grad Student - in the sense that I rolled out of bed, put on the same clothes I wore yesterday, started drinking the glass of juicy juice I poured last night, am making coffee and eating cereal as I try and wake up so I can ... *drumroll*

Finish my thesis that's due today.

Dear sweet gods, let it be over.

Sweet deals!

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:34:22 GMT

HalfMoon Cloaks are currently having a sale on some merchandise.
(http://www.hmoon.com/sale.html)

Hunters ($90), Capotes ($200), and Ponchos with Separate Cowls ($90) are all selling for cheap.

I just bought one, finally, and I wanted to make sure people knew. =D

(The woman says they have a selection of "Regular" sized Hunters and maybe a small or two. I didn't ask about the others.)

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:53:52 GMT

Set a Guinness World Record - Enjoy a Better Web

Sounds like a good deal, right? All you have to do is get Firefox 3 during Download Day to help set the record for most software downloads in 24 hours - it’s that easy. We're not asking you to swallow a sword or to balance 30 spoons on your face, although that would be kind of awesome.

http://www.spreadfirefox.com/en-US/worldrecord/

I'm pledged to participate!

Open Letter

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:26:34 GMT

To whom it may concern,

It is now April in my second year of Law School. This means that I have an insanely structured schedule right now, and will most likely not have time for anything outside of this schedule. I apologies in advance for not returning calls or answering messages.

Sincerely,
V

That being said, a modest update:

* I am working on my novel, to finish my third revision of Part 1 by April 30th. In addition, have begun working with material I haven't touched since Spring 2001. I just landed on the other side of the gaping plot hole I tore into my book in Summer 2001 when I took a character out of the first draft. Yes, I am ecstatic. So much so that I can't completely comprehend what I just managed to pull off.

* Larp season has begun, and I am going to ToV twice and MJ:FI one more time. (This is scheduled vacation.)

* I have a paper/web page/business plan to complete by next Monday.

* I am in love with Tool; they will help me make it through finals.

* I have an application in to the Board of Bar Overseers I feel strongly about, and a new suit to interview in.

* I have an informal interview with one of my professors tonight.

* I received an incredible compliment from a professor today. He was "very impressed" with my performance in his class, my poise answering questions, and my ability to give intellectual but not intimidating responses to his and other students questions in class.

* Did I mention I'm in love with Tool? Right, I did.

* I am procrastinating, but I'm not going to give myself too much trouble over it, as I'm trying to retain my sanity.

* I'm trying desperately to make friends to help save my sanity, as I really don't have any at law school. This fact is depressing, but there's nothing I can do about it right now. Eric's girls at BC are doing their best to help me, though, and I have one new girl friend I'm trying to keep in touch with better.

So that's what's going on right now.
Back to my regularly scheduled stressing out.

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:14:48 GMT

Remember that light I said I saw a few months ago?
The one at the end of the tunnel?
Well it's blinding when you finally reach it.

I just got there, and I'm so shocked that it happened that I can't see quite yet.

Half Cocked

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:00:41 GMT

So it's been a few years since I took this test.... and damn, a few things have changed!
My house mates totally agree with this description, btw...

Half-Cocked

Random Brutal Sex Dreamer (RBSD)

Fiery. Hungry. Blatant. Sexual. Christ. You are Half-Cocked.

There's a lot of wild lust inside you, banging around, that much is obvious. There's also a lot of untamed emotion. When either escapes, look out. One minute you're completely together, the next you're a howling gale of hormones and opinions.

Outside relationships, your intense, mercurial personality makes you a charmer. You can be fiercely devoted, and it's likely that many of your friends will be friends-for-life. Of course, your enemies are likewise certain and zealous, especially your exes and their therapists.

You will find the right person. In the short term, he's someone virile who won't sweat your imperfections. In the long term, he will be someone mature and caring who will grow to love them.

Your exact female opposite:

The Maid of Honor

Deliberate Gentle Love Master

Always avoid: The Slow Dancer (DGLD)

Consider: The Playboy (RGSM), The Billy Goat (DBSD)

Link: The Online Dating Persona Test @ OkCupid - free online dating.
My profile name: : aslaugvorsaga

Horns

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 22:55:32 GMT

Alright, so I said I wouldn't post here anymore, but darn it - I need a few opinions fast. That being said... here's my delima:

Over the course of my time at Tales of Valor (larp), my character has essentially gone through puberty. During the spring season, my current horns began to un-stick quite a bit because the material the old ones were made of was cheap and falling apart. I thought the shedding thing was appropriate for the puberty thing. So now I'm searching for a set of bigger and better horns, since I'm growing. (Thing is, this character's ego is huge, and only getting bigger. You should see her pole-axe, appropriately named "Ego". And she wears SCA quality gothic plate mail as her outfit. I look like I have football shoulders when I put a cloak on. It's so awesome... and thus the reason I need large, awesome horns.)

I'm considering these from Gypsyroses.org (http://www.gypsyroses.org/DragonQnLatex05.jpg)
The red ones (not the black ones on the side of her head).

What do y'all think?

This is how my old character looked, btw:

Spring is Here

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 13:51:05 GMT

Reasons:
1. I saw a hawthorn tree blooming.
2. The past five -1 days RAINRAINRAINRAINRAINRAIN
3. yesterday and today and the rest of the forthcoming week - Sun! Warmpth! Skirts! Green Grass! Flowers! Budding Tress!

It's pretty awesome.

Now to go buy claratin and sudafed so I don't die.

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:16:10 GMT

Finally, answers about why my hand hurts!

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:16:44 GMT

Success! Hooray for registering for all the classes I want at the times I wanted them.

Now my Contracts Prof says that once I take Professional Responsability (aka: Ethics), I should take that part of the bar exam asap because I have to pass that before I can take the rest of the bar.

Seeing as I'm confused, I should look into that soon-ish.

For Amata

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:15:55 GMT

Saw this and thought you might also enjoy. Then again, maybe you've already see it; in which case, anyone else amused by Harry Potter will also enjoy.

"Potter Puppet Pals"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx1XIm6q4r4

Pretty Dress!

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:12:33 GMT

So here's the dress I got for the Law School Cocktail-prom and the semi-formal/formal wedding I'm attending this summer. So pretty!

I have some awesome drop earrings to go with this, but now I need to find some silver heels and a silver clutch.

Oh darn, right lyflingmks,?

=P Silliness

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:32:20 GMT

Eric: poop, there isn't actually any beef in the freezer
Vorsaga: oh nos!
Eric: but i can go get some
Vorsaga: you ates it all

Eric: nooosss i ates it allss! Trapp'd
Vorsaga: Hax! U haxs teh fridge~!
Eric: lol brb bbq
Vorsaga: lol
Eric: 1 g0 pownz teh st0r3

Word of the Day:

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:25:51 GMT

Belligerent

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 01:03:49 GMT

You scored as The Rowan. In Celtic astrology, you're a Rowan tree. The animal symbol that accompanies this tree is the dragon. The ancient Druids say Rowan people have powerful imaginations and are idealistic, progressive, humanitarian, spiritual and good with change. However, Rowans may be prone to restlessness, quarreling, impatience or aloofness.

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The Rowan

70%

The Alder

65%

The Oak

60%

The Reed

60%

The Hawthorn

55%

The Ash

50%

The Birch

50%

The Holly

50%

The Elder

50%

The Ivy

45%

The Hazel

40%

The Vine

40%

The Willow

35%

What Tree Are You? (Celtic astrology)
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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:09:09 GMT

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House, MD - Personality Test

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 04:44:57 GMT

Dr. Gregory House

70% Eccentricity, 45% Confidence, 30% Kindness

Congratulations, you're the man himself, Dr. Gregory House! You're quite strange, and usually do your own thing regardless of what anyone else thinks. This is partially because a person with an ego as large as yours could not care less what anyone else thinks or feels about anything. Unless, of course, they're your patient and they're dying--but only if they're dying of something interesting! You're a definite asshole to most other people, but at least you know how to be one in style, with an awesome wit, comfortable sneakers, and a never ending variety of facial expressions.

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 88% on Eccentricity
You scored higher than 55% on Confidence
You scored higher than 19% on Kindness

Link: The House, MD Personality Test written by freedomdegrees on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

I think this more suits me, after some reconsideration.

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 15:04:23 GMT

Kushiel's Quiz

You are Hyacinthe. Dashing, playful, quick-witted and a complete and utter woman-killer, you are capable of incredible feats of courage, honor and self-sacrifice.
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Somehow, I'm not surprised...

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:25:34 GMT

*fixing html-gasm*

Kushiel's Quiz

You are Joscelin. It is not so much your valor and prowess in battle that sets you apart from all other men as it is your commitment to your honor. Handsome, grim, serious, passionate, you know when to set down your ideals to serve the greater good.
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Woot!

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 03:47:07 GMT

I totally just kicked my crim law exam's butt!
Now begins the heaving drinking. =D

Contracts: MidTerm

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:08:48 GMT

T- however long it takes to get from 9AM to 6PM when my exam begins.

Pardon me whilst I drop off the face of the planet.

Buffy v. Supreme Court of the United States

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 03:58:20 GMT

^{So get this. My Criminal Law professor is assisting in writing a brief for a case thats about to go to the Supreme Court. And in it, he is doing something he's pretty sure is unprecidented...

He's refrencing Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

It's in reference to childhood trauma being a cause for violence in adult actions....

So the scene is from season one (Welcome to the Hellmouth), where Buffy is about to Stake Cordelia, but stops herself and Cordelia says "What's your childhood trauma?".

I am very amused.}

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:42:43 GMT

Okay, this sucks. I forgot to take my claratin last night because I was exausted, and now my ears feel like their wet, the right lymph node in my throat is swollen, and my eyes are red (and swollen too).
%$^&*($%^ Allergies!