So, I've had a bit of a nightmare since Friday (27.5.)...
Friday: I went to the health centre because of a sore throat. Somekind of flue, the doctor (quite a handsome chap I have to admit) said and gave me penicillin for ten days.
Saturday: I manage alright, but swallowing medicin (a.k.a. penicillin and painkillers which I under no circumstances could manage without) was a real pain.
Sunday: Mum calls the health centre again in hope of getting a painkiller that I could swallow in one go instead of seven (I had to split a the pills and take them one by one), but instead they wanted to see me again. Well, off we went! When we get there the doctor (not the same as on Friday) says that I have peritonsillar abscess and she sent me to off to Seinäjoki where the doctor on duty was. When we got there they took a blood sample (for the record: I HATE needles and shots, especially if I know that they're meant for me) and a bit later I got to see the doctor. Probably a nice woman, effective as none I've met before at least... She just sprayed some anaesthetic in to my mouth, then stuck in a (about) 5cm needle into my mouth (Not. Fun. At. All.) and then went in with a scalpell to open the quinsy in my throat! I have never felt that much pain in my life, seriously... Afterwards they stuck in a cannula into my arm and took me in to the ward.
Monday: I had to go and see the bloody woman from yesterday again... This time I asked what she was going to do to me and she said: "I'm just going to take a look"... Take a look my -! Same horrific tasting anaesthetic and then she goes and opens the sores from yesterday with a pair of tweezers! Then she said that the quinsy would very likely re-appear if they didn't operate and take out my tonsils. At the time I couldn't care less, since I was pretty stuck up because of the whole procedure, but if this wouldn't happen again: Do as you wish! When I got back to my room the nurse noticed that tube to my cannula had been clogged, so she opened it which felt quite nasty too... As Garfield says: I hate Mondays... I acctually got a time for the operation and it went pretty well, even though I was a bit nervous and excited since I never had been operated before. I went out like a light and woke up a few hours later with the whole thing over with! My throat wasn't as sore as I thought it would be, since it acctually felr better than it had done on Friday! It was also pretty fun to get the heavier anaesthetics... That stuff really DID go straight to the head!
Tuesday: Nothing special really. I met the doctor whom operated me (and he acctually did just take a look in my throat) and he said that I could go home! I had to forget going to BHDB (a larp) on Saturday though which felt a bit bitter... But there isn't much to do about it, now is it?
That should be about it, though I might have forgotten/mixed something up, since things are a bit blurry still at the moment... Now I get to rest up a bit for a few weeks and probably get a few visitors now and then which feels kinda nice (Yes, I like attention)... AND HAVE AS MUCH ICE CREAM AS I WANT!!!
So in the end: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?
31.5.11
10.5.11
May I introduce you
Long story short: I had free time between classes in school and decided to write about a few characters for The city never sleeps. Erika will be the main character in the series, but she won't be alone so I thought that I might as well write about them too.
Erika Garrett:
Memories cover these streets. Memories both good and bad, of joy and of sorrow. These streets are the ones she walked so long ago. Not knowing what hid underneath the calm surface.
This is where it all takes place.
A loud gunshot breaks the silence of the city that never sleeps.
A light throws its reflection on the walls from a pair of sunglasses and their owner feels how the adrenalin rush starts to subside.
The blood on the walls reeks of the death and pain the creature caused.
She doen't enjoy the thrill of the creature's death, but knows all too well that someone has to take that responsibility. For her loved ones sake, for her brothers, she must bear this burden.
Sheri Cole:
She hears the steps thundering before her. She starts to close up on her target.
That thing doesn't deserve to live after what it had done. None of those things do.
The music thumps louder and louder in her earphones. She hastens her pace.
The creature hits a dead end. She pulls the blades out from her pockets. Now it's time for revenge, revenge for what they did to her beloved Elijah.
She sees how the thing twists and turns in hope of finding a way to escape. She let's the pleasure of its fear intoxicate her mind. With a bloodthirsty grin she approaches the doomed monster.
- Shall we dance?
Faron Perez:
Calmly the man once more looked through his notes and maps. There was no room for errors, since so many trusted him with their lives. He knew that this was a risky operation, but it was worth taking.
The plan was a bit unfair though; for the creatures wouldn't have a chance against them.
Elijah Cole:
A dark figure sat on the roof watching the lively streets below. He took out a picture, and no matter how much it hurt he couldn't stop looking at it.
It reminded him of the times when everything had been so perfect and normal. When he and his beloved had walked those streets below together.
But then the overwhelming darkness had come and he had foolishly surrendered to it.
Erika Garrett:
Memories cover these streets. Memories both good and bad, of joy and of sorrow. These streets are the ones she walked so long ago. Not knowing what hid underneath the calm surface.
This is where it all takes place.
A loud gunshot breaks the silence of the city that never sleeps.
A light throws its reflection on the walls from a pair of sunglasses and their owner feels how the adrenalin rush starts to subside.
The blood on the walls reeks of the death and pain the creature caused.
She doen't enjoy the thrill of the creature's death, but knows all too well that someone has to take that responsibility. For her loved ones sake, for her brothers, she must bear this burden.
Sheri Cole:
She hears the steps thundering before her. She starts to close up on her target.
That thing doesn't deserve to live after what it had done. None of those things do.
The music thumps louder and louder in her earphones. She hastens her pace.
The creature hits a dead end. She pulls the blades out from her pockets. Now it's time for revenge, revenge for what they did to her beloved Elijah.
She sees how the thing twists and turns in hope of finding a way to escape. She let's the pleasure of its fear intoxicate her mind. With a bloodthirsty grin she approaches the doomed monster.
- Shall we dance?
Faron Perez:
Calmly the man once more looked through his notes and maps. There was no room for errors, since so many trusted him with their lives. He knew that this was a risky operation, but it was worth taking.
The plan was a bit unfair though; for the creatures wouldn't have a chance against them.
Elijah Cole:
A dark figure sat on the roof watching the lively streets below. He took out a picture, and no matter how much it hurt he couldn't stop looking at it.
It reminded him of the times when everything had been so perfect and normal. When he and his beloved had walked those streets below together.
But then the overwhelming darkness had come and he had foolishly surrendered to it.
9.5.11
Lucky little love goddess!
Now the larp Sandman: Seasons of Mists is over. It was most definietly one of the best larps I've ever attended! I played the greek love goddess Aphrodite and had so much fun! She didn't end up the way I planned, but she was still amazing. I still haven't quite understood how most things seemed to go as I wanted them to and that Desire didn't mess with my plans! I had a few things that went really bad though: Aphrodite, Bast and Freya made a bet: The one who seduces all three mortals (Simon, Ville and John Constantine) gets to lead the two losers' areas for three years. I lost, but in the end I had seduced the mortals (even though Simon was at the time already the Creator, I learned afterwards)! Also at the end of the game Eros said up his powers and left to Delirium's realm...
Other characters that attended were: Dream, Desire, Delirium, Bast, Anubis, Remiel, Duma, Odin, Thor, Freya, Loki, Glupa, Nergal, Simon/Creator (sorry I can't remember the mortal's last name), Ville/Lucifer (can't remember the last name here either), John Constantine and Eros.
I had some really interesting intrigues to this larp. I (Aphrodite) had been sent to Dream's castle in hope of acquiring the key to hell which Lucifer had given to Dream by Hades. Pretty soon I realized that I wasn't that likely to get it, but I still made a few deals here and there. I didn't prioritise that intrigue though.
I had also heard through rumours that there was something going on between Freya and Odin, so to piss Freya off (yes, my character didn't like her) I had planned to seduce Odin, which I acctually succeeded with.
The two angels that were attending (Remiel and Duma) were also very interesting and the most impressive things I'd ever seen. I had planned to try to make contact with them in hope that I could present the idea of creating a new golden era for mankind. I might acctualy have managed to somewhat pull this of, at least that's how I understood it by the things Remiel's player said afterwards, if it hadn't been for some unfortunate circumstances.
The intrigue I considered most important was to seduce Dream. OFF I thought that this would probably be impossible... But I was proved wrong! I acctually did manage with Eros's help to get to his good side and in the end he asked me to stay with him in his realm. Of course I couldn't say no to his request even though I was kinda heart-broken after Eros left.
All in all the larp was amazing and I have to give a big thank you to the GM (whom played Duma) and all my fellow players for a great experience!
Other characters that attended were: Dream, Desire, Delirium, Bast, Anubis, Remiel, Duma, Odin, Thor, Freya, Loki, Glupa, Nergal, Simon/Creator (sorry I can't remember the mortal's last name), Ville/Lucifer (can't remember the last name here either), John Constantine and Eros.
I had some really interesting intrigues to this larp. I (Aphrodite) had been sent to Dream's castle in hope of acquiring the key to hell which Lucifer had given to Dream by Hades. Pretty soon I realized that I wasn't that likely to get it, but I still made a few deals here and there. I didn't prioritise that intrigue though.
I had also heard through rumours that there was something going on between Freya and Odin, so to piss Freya off (yes, my character didn't like her) I had planned to seduce Odin, which I acctually succeeded with.
The two angels that were attending (Remiel and Duma) were also very interesting and the most impressive things I'd ever seen. I had planned to try to make contact with them in hope that I could present the idea of creating a new golden era for mankind. I might acctualy have managed to somewhat pull this of, at least that's how I understood it by the things Remiel's player said afterwards, if it hadn't been for some unfortunate circumstances.
The intrigue I considered most important was to seduce Dream. OFF I thought that this would probably be impossible... But I was proved wrong! I acctually did manage with Eros's help to get to his good side and in the end he asked me to stay with him in his realm. Of course I couldn't say no to his request even though I was kinda heart-broken after Eros left.
All in all the larp was amazing and I have to give a big thank you to the GM (whom played Duma) and all my fellow players for a great experience!
How's life treating you? 2.0
I have no idea what's happened lately; all kinds of positive things have been stacking up and I've had an unbelievable self-confidence boost. On the other hand, I've had to start thinking about some other things which in the end aren't so positive and more complicated than I wished them to be... I guess I just really have to realize I'm not a kid anymore and should start thinking things over more thoroughly and stop acting like I can ignore the the facts right infront of me before it's too late. I just hope that my personality won't be such an obstacle in the matter...
Luckily I've got stuff keeping me busy, but I probably have to change my plans for the outfit to the party with my friends, since I'm a bit sceptic if I have the money for the fabrics I'd want to use or not, and I don't want to take the risk that I wouldn't. But that doesn't make the world crash and burn! I just have to come up with plan B as fast as possible...
Luckily I've got stuff keeping me busy, but I probably have to change my plans for the outfit to the party with my friends, since I'm a bit sceptic if I have the money for the fabrics I'd want to use or not, and I don't want to take the risk that I wouldn't. But that doesn't make the world crash and burn! I just have to come up with plan B as fast as possible...
6.5.11
There's a surprise behind every corner!
I'll probably never stop surprising myself! I have just finished sowing the Aphrodite dress for Sandman (a larp, fyi for those who don't know) and it came out really good! OK, a few things are off here and there and I'll never touch chiffon even with a twelve foot pole after this, but still I'm satisfied! I've also recently (last Wednesday) auditioned for a part in the language courses Swedish/Finnish for fun (I auditioned to the Finnish one with a bit of whatever-I'm-already-here-attitude) and, well... I GOT THE LEADROLE FOR THE FINNISH ONE!!!
I have also come to the conclusion that I really like to underestimate myself... Why would I otherwise be so surprised everytime when things acctually do clear up in the end? In a way that is good though, since if things don't go exactly as planned (as they rarely do) I'm still satisfied. Then if things work out to a level of good I never thought I could achieve (even though it really wasn't that hard) I get extremely happy!
I have also come to the conclusion that I really like to underestimate myself... Why would I otherwise be so surprised everytime when things acctually do clear up in the end? In a way that is good though, since if things don't go exactly as planned (as they rarely do) I'm still satisfied. Then if things work out to a level of good I never thought I could achieve (even though it really wasn't that hard) I get extremely happy!
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