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Your Children / On Children
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Kahlil Gibran

Your children are not your children, they are the sons and daughters of lifes longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you.
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.
You may give them your love but not your thoughts for they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward, nor taries with yesterday.

Just found this poem and thought it was gorgeous. Definately not advice my mother needs but something she always holds dear and follows, though I don't know if she has ever seen this. It's here to remind me that as and when and if, this is something I too ought to be mindful of!

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Well my wonderful friends, I'm now more or less offline until I return from family visits on 2nd January. So in the meantime, have a peaceful and fabulous time, enjoy your celebrations and I'll see you next year if not before! My contact details are here if you need them.

All my love,

Ebb xx

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Today has been pretty much perfect. Not the most exciting of days I grant you, but definately perfect. I cleaned the house, got food, cooked a nice meal, got to spend lots of quality time with my partner, had a nap, woke up and had pudding, watched films and went to bed really late. (Though I can't quite settle yet so of course, have come to lj and neopet!)

Better yet, I get devalmont all day tomorrow too. I've got the day off and we hadn't realised until this evening that we were both off (I didn't know he was, he didn't know I was). So we're off to see Pans Labyrinth in the evening. Here's hoping I don't find it too traumatic. Everyone keeps telling me I should go and see it, but I'm not sure if it's showing still - anyone know?

OH! And just to confirm, for those of you who've been reliably informed I'll DEFINATELY be in the pub on Tuesday so I hope to see as many of you there as possible. Gotta see you all, it's been far too long.

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If anyone has 2 tickets for Ricky Gervais at the Manchester Apollo going spare, I know someone who'd really like them (min_ki wanted to get some for her man but they are all sold out now so I turn to you, my lj buddies, in case you've bought surplus).

Clearly she *could* pay stupid amounts for them on ebay but her finances won't stretch to that. She's not actually fussed about venue as long as it isn't too far from Leicester (hence her initial Manchester ideal but anywhere within reason would be good!).

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As requested by scarybex, I'm going to list on here what I've had each day so far in my advent bag. My wonderful, magical and barmy Mum does one each year for me (in addition to a Christmas stocking). Each day, I have to hunt through the bag and open the present with that days date on it.

As my sister gets largely the same things (but not necessarily in the same date order) each year, I've put it behind ( a cut for her sake )

( The other kind of things I'm likely to get )

( A brief history! )

So Mum - you rock and I love you.

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( A brief history of why I'm asking for your contact details again! )

So, if you haven't recently given me your number (check on this post, this one, this one or this one) could I have it again please?

As usual, all comments screened. You will only be able to see your own comments on the aforementioned posts and as always, I'll keep your details safe from anyone else unless you tell me differently. I'll add numbers into my phone from the newest post backwards so if on checking, you see an old number up for yourself do tell me.

Hope that makes sense folks!

Ebb x

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(In case you've not already spotted it)

Alternative male model needed for a shoot for Drac-in-a-Box. Click here for more!

Thought some of you might find this interesting :).

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A friend of mine has posted this (with a bit more background and info here) on her journal. Essentially, urgent help is needed to transport some gorgeous greyhounds around over the weekend from the Birmingham area to Wales. If you have a car and some spare time, please please help. The dogs are very likely to be destroyed if they aren't moved to the sanctuary in Wales.

If you can give a hand, visit her journal for more info.

Thanks

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Ok, having been on me hols and having had time to chill, I'm feeling a whole lot more positive and happy again. So I'm back properly.

Did I miss anything serious?

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( A bit of a rant and my views on 'the system' )

So in light of all the above, whilst it's better than nothing, the system is far from perfect. And I hate that. And it's been a good while since I was so angry and frustrated about the entire situation and a recent lj entry has reminded me of just how much I despair of it all.

As I'm having a Sarah moment; "It's not fair". Because it isn't. Any of it. And I feel powerless and unable to do anything to fix it.

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A few weeks back, devalmont and myself posted saying we might have a room in our house going spare soon.

Well, that soon has arrived. Our housemate is leaving early November so we need someone to take his place.

The house is just after the railway bridge on Mill Rd, about 15 minutes walk from town and 10 minutes walk from the station. Ideal for the London commute.

We're looking for an individual (it's a double room but the house really couldn't support two couples) who is Goth-friendly, ideally who knows us, and who is sensible but knows how to enjoy themselves. We're both non-smokers but do not prejudice anyone who wishes to smoke outside. We have one occasional visiting cat (who isn't ours!), but other than that no pets, unless you count guitarists.

The rent is £290 a month + bills, and although the room is available from early November there's no huge rush to fill it, if you need to give notice on your current place.

NB - cross posted on devalmont's lj and gothsoc and rocksoc

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I'm in desperate need of two things;

a) more space
b) cash

SO, in a bid to assist with the above, I'll be selling some items via lj over the next few days. The prices I'll put up are what I'd like ideally but are open to negotiation and I'll endeavour to describe items as accurately as possible. P+P will be added at the end and I will notify you of how much it is going to cost - so the more you buy, the more you save!

If you see something you want; ( do the following... )

I normally give to charity shops but am trying this instead to see how it goes. FYI, I'm not doing this via Ebay because neither I or devalmont have a credit card to enable me to set up a sellers account!

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You may or may not be aware that tonight (Wednesday 20th September) is the:

Kreuzdammer 'Shot Down In Flames' EP Launch
( Gig Details Here )

Now, it would be fantastic if you could go. You see, devalmont is dependant on public transport to get him and his guitar safely home.

He will have to leave at 11:20pm rather than party on until 2am unless one of the following happens;

a) Someone can give him a lift home to Cambridge
b) Someone can give him a lift back to their house + crash space
c) Someone near to Camden can give him crash space

If you're able to do any of the above, I know a rather miserable goth that you'd cheer up no end by visiting this post and letting him know you can help.

NB - if you can't see that post, comment here and I'll pass it on!

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Well friends, it would seem I've got night wakes again. So I'm naturally online. To tell you two things (or strictly speaking, three!):

1) I'm back in Cambridge. No thanks to cancelled trains etc :)
2) BECAUSE I can't sleep and have night wakes, and because this isn't unfortunately the only time recently, I proudly present my
3) Pet project. You are all aware by now of my Neopets additiction. If not, I'm shocked. Well, regardless, I've been spending those hours in the middle of the night working on this.

Hope you're reading this at a sensible time of day. If not, I hope I've given you something to do for an hour or so!

*she goes to play herself and failing that, read all about Dita from her new signed book (squee and thanks to devalmont)*

*is scared having just heard a really weird noise coming from her room*

*wishes someone else was awake!*

Ebb
x

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Right, off to do a final gather of stuff, then it's off to what promises to be a fab hen night, followed by a week with my parents.

Have a good one all, if you need me I'll have the phone there but send a text rather than calling (rubbish signal).

Ebb x

PS - if anyone felt like showering devalmont with attention in a non-sexual way, he'll be _ebb_less. Although I'm looking forward to my week, I'm going to miss him ever so much. Love you baby!

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As devalmont has mentioned on his lj, we might be on the lookout for a new housemate in the next month or so. If you're in Cambridge (or want to be), need a double bedroom (or would like one!) situated just over Mill Road bridge and feel you'd be happy sharing with us, comment below.

We're not certain of when (or indeed if it's for definate) temlekin will be going but it's been mentioned so we're testing the water.

Comments, as always, screened and I'll be happy to leave them that way if you're looking on the sly. Feel free to ask any questions.

Ebb x

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£300 per month not including bills
unfurnished large room (which will easily fit a double bed and the basics)
shared living room and kitchen
shared bathroom
located a stones throw from the Earl of Beaconsfield (address on application!) just off Mill Road
current residents are two Gothy happy types who like loud music
council tax is paid on a rotating basis atm, but would work out at £40 ish per month
we have broadband and a wireless connection
phone rental is split equally three ways - calls paid for on an individual basis
gas and electric also split equally three ways

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So, last night (as some of you know) I went (with a large group of equally silly individuals) to the flicks to see Snakes On A Plane. 'Was it any good?' 'Is it worth the hype?' 'Should I just wait for the video?' I hear you ask.

If you want a 'switch off the brain and have a laugh' film, with snakes, on a plane, and Samuel L Jackson being cool, and a very predictable 'next scene' the entire way through, go see it. It does exactly what it says on the tin and I loved it. Very silly, very far fetched, utterly brilliant.

Not for anyone who doesn't like ridiculous films, not for anyone who wants a high brow and serious flick and definately not for those who like things to make sense and have at least some basis on reality. But anyone who goes to see it in that kind of mindset obviously hasn't looked at the title!

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Just to announce that over on my fotopic site I've put up some of the more recent photos taken by davecharsley from Decline Studios as well as moving more friend and family orientated ones over to my personal msn site. Speaking of, I'm updating the msn site with links and it's general look so consider it as being in a state of disarray until I announce otherwise but feel free to take a look.

I'm also going through my various online profiles and updating where I can, deleting if possible where they can't be updated and removing any links and mention of the ones I can't do anything about. Again, further announcement on this one soon.

Additionally, take a look at goth_pinup and if you feel like pimping:



Over and out.

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I had a really really good time at the party last night so first and foremost, thank you to our most excellent host, raggedy_man. There were lots of other ljers and nonljers there, some of who I knew and some of who I didn't, all of whom were lovely.

There was lots of alcohol, lots of food, lots of stuff to drink which wasn't alcohol, a little bit of rain (which didn't dampen the enthusiasm).

BIG long list alert...

There were impressive fireworks, terror of falling sticks, lots of girly gossip and giggling (well, akonken WAS there and that is what we do best!), far too much _ebb_ being selfish and going on about a difficult situation in the kitchen for far too long (sorry akonken and nekofairy666 and thanks for listening to it all), not enough Murphy stroking (those of you not in the know, he's the resident cat and he's fabulous), lots of silly sing-along songs about Tractor Factories, loving Monsters etc, lots of not quite as silly singing, a little lesson on the Boran (belak_krin patiently explained it all to me), corset schtuff with autumn_storm, yummy Sangria made by twentypence, karohemd looking very buff (must be all the naked dancing with the metal cone :P), razornet and devalmont having a good time with firearms, intelligent conversations, feet being amusingly put into mouths (but it's all ok), mastery of a barbeque under difficult circumstances (ie being surrounded by demanding drunk people, managing in the rain and the dark - robinbloke deserves special mention at this point!), and lots of other things and people that I can't remember!

In short, a great night with good people. And that's a pretty special thing, however often I have the privlege to enjoy it. Thanks all.

*awaits the hangover from hell*

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davecharsley, numbers 96, 126, 136, 138, 141, 167, 174, 178, 181, 184, 196 (which you've already tweaked and I love it), 256, and 279. :D

Everyone else - keep a lookout at davecharsley and perhaps at goth_pinup.

*yawns*

*heads to her bed*

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Please, go and read this post from reverend2001 or rather Tony Lee.

His comic, Midnight Kiss, is up against Judge Dredd and some other very worthy opponets. He's asking anyone with a spare five minutes and an email address who likes comics to visit this site here and after careful consideration, with particular emphasis on question 11, vote for your favourite.

I've given it a lot of thought and have plumped for Midnight Kiss.

NB - voting closes at Midnight, 7th May 2006.

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Just to say thank you, in no particular order, to the many wonderful icon makers out there who have shared the following icons (which took a bit of searching for, hence the post!):

( Cut due to excessive Dita, not all entirely worksafe and rather heavy on the dial up! )

Feel free to visit their sites.

All the above images linked from my userpic space - if you want them, take them from their rightful owners and comment and credit as necessary!

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Whilst looking for a Dita Von Teese mood theme, I found this. It's a black cat mood theme! Ok, ok, it wasn't that interesting. Gee, it's Monday morning guys, I'm kinda short on inspiration right now and my day has already nose dived.

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Ladies and Gents

I feel like a bit of a change. I feel like a bit of inspiration. I feel the need for Dita. So if you know of any Dita Von Teese icons or icon communities, or mood themes, could you please point me in their direction?

Thank you!

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Not that I really need any more, but I'm rather happy to see that my userpics limit has been increased to 38 simply by me sitting here having a paid account! Yey!

*feels a bit of a userpic frenzy coming on....*

(check out the news page if this isn't something you already knew about)