krossero

It didn't pass.

Just got this e-mail from the Empire State Pride Agenda:

We have just learned that the marriage bill will be brought to the floor of the New York State Senate for a debate and vote today.


Click here to watch the Senate proceedings live. For a list of regional TV stations showing the live feed, click here. We will also be providing updates throughout the debate on Twitter. In addition, if you live near Albany, you can head to the Capitol to watch the action in person in the Senate gallery.



Whether it’s online, on TV or in person, don’t miss this chance to witness this historic event!

ETA:

And from Courage Campaign:

The day many New Yorkers have longed for has arrived.

The New York Senate just moved to debate -- and then immediately vote on -- the marriage equality bill.

There will be four hours of debate, prior to the vote and according to our friends on the inside, signs are looking good for passage.

The Assembly last night passed an identical bill during the special session. Now we need the Senate to pass the bill. Then it is on to Governor Patterson for his promised signature.

Before the Senate vote happens, please make a last-minute call to your State Senator and urge them to vote for marriage equality by using this easy "click-to-call" tool from our friends at New York for Equality:

http://www.couragecampaign.org/NewYorkEquality

You can also watch history unfold online.

Follow the proceedings live by streaming video from the Senate Majority's website:

http://www.nysenate.gov/initiative/marriage-equality

If you are on Twitter, @NYSenate will be live-tweeting from the floor.

Your calls today could make marriage equality history. Thank you for taking action.

Julia Rosen
Online Political Director, Courage Campaign

ETA2: It's happening right now, this very second; they've finally gotten to it! http://www.nysenate.gov/media

I will be so crushed if this doesn't go well. I'm not a really optimistic person by nature, but this *has* to happen. It just has to.

ETA3: Just updating with my thoughts as I watch this.

I just have to say that Senator Eric Schneiderman's speech was just amazing. I hope things keep going this way--with Senators passionately speaking for equality. I hope speeches like this are a reflection of the way the vote will go.

Wow, all these guys are doing so well. I'm keeping a list of who makes a speech, and which way they're going. I'll post that when it's all done and over with.

This morning has been, like, the best start to December ever! (if you ignore the Chem lab that I have to hand in late tomorrow--which, ignoring! :) )

Started out the day with the first snow of the year, at least the first snow that's stuck, and with the first exchange story over at ts_secret_santa. Such a great story, and it really put me in the mood for Christmas. You should all check it out, right now! :D

Oh. But there's a pre-calc quiz today, isn't there? Le sigh. Why, college, why must you be such a scrooge? And not in the good way, either--I doubt school will have a sudden change of heart. Oh well.

Let's ignore school, though. Yay snow and peppermint and hot cocoa and boots and presents and goodwill towards men! Yay family and friends and giving! Yay secret santa and making people happy and christmas trees and, and just everything! :D :D :D

*smooches to all*

So this TS Secret Santa story turned out to be a much bigger project than I'd anticipated--and I ended up making some rather drastic changes today that still need to be betaed (It's been sent, despite many technical difficulties)--no worries, though, it *will* be on time, come hell or high water.

I simply abhor technology, sometimes. In the middle of writing this and an email, I lost my internet connection for no reason that I can figure out. Now I'm sitting in the middle of the floor, afraid to move back to my bed because I might lose it again, LOL.

*smooches to all*

It goes something like this: Write a paragraph, read a fic. Write a paragraph, read a fic.

Yeah, methinks that'll take a bit too long. *g*

Have I mentioned that I haven't started any schoolwork yet? 'Cause I haven't. Oh well! That's what working under pressure is all about! :D

*smooches to all*

You ever read a story and go, "Why do I even bother?"

Happens to me ALL THE TIME. Grawr.

Dang it. I *will* learn to write the way I want to, I *WILL*. *headdesk*

*smooches to all*

ick, Idon'tfeelgoodyuckyuckyuck..

Tea, a day-long nap, and prayers that my roommate decides to come back a day later than planned are in order.

Then homework, maybe. But probably first editing my fic, once I get it back.

But I'm back! And I'm glad. I had a good time at home, but it's still surprisingly nice to be back.

*smooches to all*

Feels like it's been forever. :)

I still have a crapload to do, and a part of me is agonizing over the fact that I've done *nothing* so far, except for finishing (FINALLY) my TS Secret Santa story, but I've gotten quite adept at ignoring that part of myself. It's a much-needed skill for the modern procrastinator.

For now, I'm enjoying chilling out and being with my surprisingly sane (at the moment) family. There has been no drama to speak of. Such a novelty, but I'm not complaining!

Mmmm freshly laundered blankies and squishy pillows and laptop and kitty and puppy (and the possibility of steak for dinner). :D

Plus, I got to go out shopping for a bit today, and got a bunch of teas and a birthday present for a friend.

Also: crushes are icky sticky bothersome things, don't you agree?

Hope you're all doing as well as I am!

*smooches to all*

While I still have the internet (why *yes* the lack of internet *is* one of my least favorite things about visiting home, how could you tell?) I just wanted to say happy Thanksgiving! Hope you all enjoy your day, whether or not you're celebrating!

*smooches to all*

to gooliganand polly_b! I hope you both have a wonderful day, and that your year to come is wonderful!

*smooches*

In just a few hours, I will be home! How terrifying. LOL.

Yay real food! Yay puppy and kitties and best friend!

YAY BED.

Not yay massive amounts of homework, but whatever.

Fic is almost done. I know; it should have been done long before now. Blah blah blah. But it's going well. It shall be conquered!

*smooches to all*

I've got a little mission for you all--go here to take this survey for blacknblue2. Here's her description:

I'm writing a paper for my folklore class about BDSM, and the information/misinformation that is shared about BDSM...things like that. Anyway, I would love it if anyone who is interested would fill out a survey for me.


Help a gal out and take the survey! I'm sure that virtual cookies/cake/delicious things are involved as bribery incentive. *g*

*smooches to all*

It's for my Secret Santa story, so I'm not going into detail, but why do I have to choose? Who's stupid enough to entrust decisions to me? Ew. Ick. Ugh.

*goes back to glaring at document*

*smooches to all*

Or at least, my half is the coolest half ever!



Isn't my sweet bed tent the awesomest thing you've ever seen? *This* is why people go to college. *nods*

*smooches to all*

I'm feeling much more positive today--the world doesn't suck nearly as much as it did yesterday, and neither do I. It's positively amazing what Excedrin PM will do for you. (OMG I slept like a rock--I don't think I woke up *once* all might until my alarm went off!)

Also, skipping Writing class feels like a wise choice, today. I only wish I could skip every class. A day off would be so amazing; like the first snow day of the year and Christmas and my birthday and summer break all rolled into one. Ah, if only.

So I have work tonight. There's not much due tomorrow--we just had a test in Pre-calc, and a Bio lab due last week.

And I got distracted by MLIA, so this entry took me about an hour to post. XD

*smooches to all*

The tattoo has started to itch and peel. I'm convinced that this part will be worse than the actual tattooing itself. Itchy itchy itchy!

I also have a math lab to finish(along with homework) by 6:30. I think I've pretty much given up on the chem pre-lab; I've got done what I can understand.

I need to shop for a friend's birthday gift. I need to ship out a package.

And I need to finish this Secret Santa story. *glares at it* I have bits and pieces of it done; I need to fill it in and fix it up. And look it over and edit it where I've put a comment like "ugh sentence". Um...there might be a lot of comments like that. *faceplam*

My *goal* is to get it finished by the weekend; that'll give me a week to get it betaed and fixed and maybe betaed and fixed again, at this rate.

And I'm foregoing any fic that I might read until it's finished--I do *not* need to read some amazing story, then look at my story, tell it it's garbage, and give up. No thank you, I think I'll pass.

Blah, I'm bored. Don't wanna do math. Math is gross. And then I have homework to do tonight, too. Lots of it, I'm sure, but I'm not going to actually look, because that would be depressing.

I want a donut and coffee, but that's all the way in Goldstein. I can't forget my goggles, or the label and package.

And as I'm getting more and more random, I think I'll end here, and say that I hope you're all doing well!

*smooches to all*

to lapetite_kiki! I hope you have a wonderful day, and a great year to come!
*smooches*

Who sleeps in bed next to you?
No one here in college (more's the pity. *g*), but at home that would be my puppy, and depending where I am, sometimes a kitty or another (big) dog and/or my best friend.

What did you last eat?
Um, some junk from Goldshit Goldstein.

What kind of books do you read?
Tons, but my true love is epic fantasy.

If you could be anywhere right now, where would it be?
Right here in bed. Possibly a bit more under the covers, but I'm lazy and I don't want to move.

When is your birthday?
October 30th, Mischief Night. *g*

Name one odd item within five feet of you.
A padded boffer sword? Is that odd?

What's your current fandom / obsession / addiction?
fandom (and part-time addiction): The Sentinel, of course. Other part-time obsession: The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan. I'm starting to re-read them, since I just got the newest one. Full-time addiction: Sleep. This is the only one that I actually devote regular time to, whenever I can.

What did you really want to do today that you didn't?
Nothing, actually. Ask me later, though. I'm sure to not to do something that I should.

What's your favorite holiday?
Halloween, for various reasons.

What websites do you always visit when you go online?
LJ, yahoo, facebook, my school email, my school website(when I'm actually being relatively conscientious), and I usually go to oneword.com.

If you could have any pet, what would it be?
I'm not gonna argue with eafm on the dragon, but I'd love a cougar, too. Provided that I could somehow magically talk with it or something.

Salty or sweet?
Right now? Sweet.

What do you want right this minute, off the top of your head?
Sleep for *decades*.

Where is the place you like to return in order to calm down / relax / etc.?
My bed, though having a roomie makes that a little less satisfying than it could be. I do like to sit in a certain spot in Goldshit to read while I eat; too bad their food is so crappy.

What's one thing that terrifies you that nobody else gets?
Um, I'm not sure that many people actually *know* my fears, so there wouldn't be anyone to not get them. But I have an irrational hatred of pink lawn flamingos, if that counts. Gah, I'm clenching my teeth just thinking about them!

What color is your cell phone
Gray?

Are there any bits of childhood that you miss?
Hmmm. I guess that depends on what portion of my childhood you're talking about. I suppose I miss...wow, it's hard to think of something. Summer vacations, with not a care in the world, leaving the bedroom door open and curling up in blankets on the floor in the sun with a book. Being all alone, except for my animals, and maybe my parents doing something off in the background. I don't think I've experienced that kind of calm contentment since I was very little.

What is one of your favorite quotes?

"Never kiss a girl whose brothers have knife scars."--Mat Cauthon, Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan. I got this engraved on the back of my iPod.

I'd love to see everyone's answers to these questions! :)

*smooches to all*

my brand-spanking new fic journal! Thought the whole two of you who follow my writing might want to know. *g*

krossero_fic

For those of you who prefer to read on LJ. But I'll still be putting my stories on 852 Prospect and ASR3.

*smooches to all*