Trrrrrue Bloood

Today at work:
9 am I go to work.
I talk, cry, knit, talk on the phone, cry some more, knit more, attend a blog meeting, knit more, eat, knit, talk, cry more, go home. Thank goodness this kind of day is pretty rare. XD
(Yesterday I took photos of horses, hamsters, parrots, mouses and barns. That was so much more fun. ;P)

But then I came home and watched the last episode of True Blood Season 5. And it was Pure Awesomeness! =D The Season has been a little "meh", but that episode rocked! And first time during season 5 that I went Awwwww. Because of this:
You can not not like this! ♥ (Spoiler alert!)

It's almost raining men! XD

To rise the spirits on this rainy day (at least here it's really rainy, in some parts of Europe it's baking hot... I don't know what it's like elsewhere), I got a few summer'y and sunshin'y photos. =D
These are taken last week from our workplace's (rehabilitive workplace) "cabin". Quite a place, isn't it, woah! ♥

I've had quite a week at work. Monday morning I heard that the huge oil painting I had been painting for the exhibition at work for 1st September, should be done NOW as in on Monday or Tuesday. When I got off work I started to paint like a maniac and got it almost done, I rushed to a print shop and printed out the other work I wanted to show there, a digital painting...
On Tuesday the painting wasn't dry so I said I was gonna bring it tomorrow (Wednesday). On Tuesday we had a cabinday, which was hilariously fun, we laughed so hard at the peer with some coworkers/friends that my cheeks were aching! ^___^

When I had walked back home I got this naughty message from a coworker who had asked me to draw his character. ^^; I felt a little disturbed, because he is a coworker, I kind of feel like it's almost normal to get naughty/kinky messages online, but not from coworkers... so I had to send him a little bit rude note back. =( I hope he didn't get pissed off about it. And I don't know, maybe he had some kind of crush for me, but unfortunately he's not my type at all... not like this one other guy at work who I just *squeal* really like. (he's older, tall, dark haired, really quiet and he has the most amazing ass ever! HAHAHA...) *^_^*  XD

This morning (Wednesday) I had the not so nice realization that the painting was still not dry and had to go to work without it. And had awkward moments with the guy who sent the message. And had to do 2 different work things and saw an old friend who was feeling really gloomy, it wasn't a fun meeting. :S
... I mean, I love to meet friends but not really, if they have absolutely nothing positive to say about anything.

Tomorrow I have to get the painting to work, no matter what. If it's not dry, I just have to get it there wet, which is gonna be really tricky, but hopefully I'll succeed. ^^; Then: one week and the art exhibition, yayyy!

I've been feeling almost giddy! Maybe because there's been so much happening, I've been doing so many things with so many new people and... I have a new crush, so I think I am definitely getting over him... which will be really nice, because missing someone who will never be yours is not fun at all.

I'll be posting pictures of the painting here one of these days and I'll try to get some photos of me with the painting at the exhibition to show how huuuge it is (60 x 80 cm). =D I had some other stuff to write about too, but this is getting way too long so... bye! ;P

Paranoid

Saturday niiiight. I spent over 3 hours at the gym today. After that I felt so tired that I slept for an hour... when I woke up I almost threw up. What the hell? I had a really fun time at the gym but I think it was too much. But it felt SO good!

Now I'm drinking wine and trying to relax. My neck is just so sore. I mean, it was even more achy before the gym, but it's beginning to drive me nuts.

But the paranoid part: It's part of the anxiety disorder.
I've talked with other people with the same disorder and it's not just me, everyone has it. These symptoms. All the time. These physical aches and pains that you can't really explain... but actually you can, easily, it's just the disorder.

It's simply that sometimes (often, if not always) you stress out so much that you can't relax your muscles and they really start to ache and cause all sort of problems. Which is why my neck is so bad right now.
And the whole left side of my upper body: arm, shoulder, chest, breast, back, neck, OWWW, everything just hurts so fucking much that I can't really do anything without it hurting. And I know that it's because of the disorder, it's my problem, but it doesn't make it easier... I know I shouldn't do this, but I very often go online and search the symptoms, I do this almost every day. And the worst things you fear for, you can find online. And then you browse and browse and eventually find a page describing the symptoms of Anxiety disorder and everything fits and falls into place... over and over again, and you start to cry.

... Yeah. Sigh.

My life would actually be pretty normal if I didn't have this problem. I waste so much time worrying about stuff that isn't even real, that I don't have energy to do stuff that would make me feel better. Sucks, right? ;_;

True Blood vs Southern Vampire Mysteries

Quinn, Bill, Sookie, Eric & Alcide

I love them both, but they are seriously two different stories. I'm a little disappointed how different the TV-series is, since it's still "Sookie's story". But it has very little in-common with the original Southern Vampire Mysteries book series.

... Well, truth be told, I LOVE the books, but I only like the tv-series. It's ok, but not great, at least not anymore. But there are some things are so much fun that I can't stop watching it. Since I've been comparing the two since True Blood started, I decided to write about it here. ^_^
(If someone read's this later, this is written when the book "Deadlocked" was out and the series was in season 5, episode 10)

The following includes some seriously huge spoilers for both Tv-series and the books! 

There's only one book left and I've read all the ones that are released (3 times) and gonna write about them all, so no looky if you don't wanna get spoiled. =D I'm gonna go through this using the characters because the storylines of both stories are just too complicated to write about here... and so different that there is almost nothing to compare anymore. Let's start with the main character

Sookie Stackhouse
Books: 1/8 faery, telepath, barmaid, wife and lover of Eric Northman, religious, conscientious, smiles crazily when she's nervous, loves to tan. Has dated (and slept with) Bill, Quinn and Eric. Never got anywhere with Alcide though he wished it.
tv-series: 1/4 faery, telepath, barmaid, not currently dating anyone, but has had a relationship with Bill and Eric (when his memory was lost). Almost had sex with Alcide. Giggles and laughs a lot, seems a bit ditsy.

Jason Stackhouse
Books: A bitten Werepanther, changes every full moon, in a serious relationship, was married for a while with Crystal. Also 1/8 faery but doesn't show it other than being very attractive to women. A flirt, doesn't take things seriously, not very smart and doesn't think things trough.
tv-series: Has had many many relationships, joined The Fellowship of the Sun church (as a soldier to kill vampires), was kidnapped and raped repeatedly by the werepanthers but never turned into one, is now a police officer. Not very smart, often stupid and slow, very handsome, a sex maniac but has a soft heart at times.

Bill Compton
Books: A vampire made right after the Civil War. Was a lover of Sookie's, but was actually hired to seduce her. Really fell in love with Sookie, but their relationship ended after Sookie rescued Bill from his maker Lorena when he raped her ("accidently"). Bill is a computer geek and an underling of Sophie-Anne Leqleurc and after that the new King of Louisiana. Has never made a vampire, but has a "sister". Is very conservative and serious.
tv-series: Was a lover of Sookie's, until Eric told her that he was paid to seduce her. Killed Sophie-Anne and became the King of Louisiana, later on joining the "Lillith-cult". Is the maker of Jessica. Is very conservative, serious and often lethal.

Eric Northman
Books: A Viking warrior made a vampire by an ancient Roman named Appius Livius Ocella (who is also the maker of Tsarevits Alexei). Maker of Pam the vampire. Owns a vampire bar in Shreveport and is married to Sookie Stackhouse (for now). Is funny as hell, has a really kinky sense of humour, rarely takes things seriously and loves an adventure and battle. Eric is tall and blue eyed with long blond hair. Is in love with Sookie, but loves his power more.
tv-series: A Viking warrior made a vampire by an ancient vampire called Godric. Has a soft spot for his "child" Pam. Had a short relationship with Sookie when he had lost his memories. Tall, blue eyed and short blond haired. Very serious and lethal vampire who often only thinks of himself.

Pam
Books: Was a proper lady with an urge to do something bad, until Eric found her sneaking out of her parents house and turned her. Pam likes women more than men, dresses up like a 50's housewife and loves pink. Has really started to think of Sookie as a friend. Humorous and likes to make pranks, on the outside gives the appearance of being very serious. Has never made a vampire.
tv-series: Was a prostitute until Eric turned her. Is often cold but still cares for Eric very much. Is sometimes really pissed off about Sookie for a lot of reasons. Likes to dress up. Is the maker of Tara.

Sam Merlotte
Books: Shapeshifter who owns the bar/grill Merlotte's. Has never dated a woman for a long time. Is the best friend of Sookie. Has a family with a few siblings and a mother who is also a shapeshifter. Calm and quiet, cares about Sookie.
tv-series: Shapeshifter who owns the bar/grill Merlotte's. Has had many relationships. Spent his youth in foster homes and ran away, later re-united with his biological family. Calm and serious.

Tara Thornton
Books: White, brown haired woman who is married to her old friend JB and they got twins. Owns a clothing store. Had a rough childhood and is a good friend with Sookie. Calm and quiet lady.
tv-series: Black fierce woman, who worked in Merlotte's for a while, has had a lot of relationships, many of them ending up in disaster. Was turned a vampire after being shot. Loud, angry and fun.

Lafayette 
Books: A cook in Merlotte's, dies in the beginning of the second book.
tv-series: A cook in merlotte's, Tara's cousin and a drug dealer. He falls in love with a witch called Jesus and end up with a demon inside him. Is flaming hot and knows how to shake his ass!

Jessica
Books: Not in the books.
tv-series: The "child" of Bill, a young vampire who grew up in a very religious family. Is exploring being a vampire and a woman. Was in a serious relationship with Hoyt until ended up in a complicated "relationship" with Jason. Kind and young, doesn't want to hurt anyone but still wants to be a vampire.

Quinn
Books: A weretiger and Sookie's lover for a while. A known and respected man among other supes (supernaturals), almost a celebrity. He's very strong, bald, tall, tanned man with pansy coloured eyes. A fighter, very strong willed and confident, really likes Sookie but has a troubling family.
tv-series: Not in the series.

Alcide Herveaux
Books: The packmaster of the Shreveport werewolves. Has had many relationships but none of them lasted for long. Really likes Sookie, but they have never dated. They meet a lot, but usually it's "pack bussiness". Calm,serious, protective and very strong.
tv-series: Is abjured from the pack of werewolves. Has had some relationships. Really likes Sookie and almost slept with her (would have if Bill and Eric wouldn't have interrupted). Calm and serious and seriously hot!

Arlene
Books: A a mother of two and a waitress friend of Sookie's, until she joined the Fellowship of the Sun and tried to kill Sookie, is now in prison. Angry, loud and redheaded.
tv-series: A waitress friend of Sookie's. Is now married with Terry Bellefleur, has three children, one of them with the serial killer Rene. Friendly, happy when not in trouble, cares for her family and friends.

Hadley
Books: Sookie's cousin, the lover of the vampire queen Sophie-Anne. Tall, skinny and pale, has short, dark, spiky hair and likes punk clothes. Died in New Orleans.
tv-series: Was the lover of Sophie-Anne until she died. Short, blond and busty, living with the fairies.

Sophie-Anne Leqleurc
Books: The vampire queen of Louisiana. Almost dies in the great bombing of the "Byramid of Giza"-hotel during a big vampire conference, lost her legs entirely. Had no time to recover until a hostile takeover by the king of Nevada and was killed with his bodyguard and child Andre.
tv-series: The vampire queen of Louisiana. Ruled until killed by Bill Compton.

Claude
Books: Sookie's cousin, a full faery and a stripper, hot as a forge. Tall man with long black rippling hair, six-pack and the works. Cold as a snail and thoughtless to boot. Has a thing for hairy human men. Is a ruthless killer and two faced traitor.
tv-series: A cute delicate faery who tells Sookie about her history, family and faery ways.

Godric
Books: A pedophile/serial killer vampire who has decided to meet the sun so he doesn't hurt and kill more children.
tv-series: Eric's maker, a vice and beautiful young-looking ancient vampire who meets the sun because he has realized he could hurt humans too easily and it is time to go.

Bubba
Books: Elvis turn to vampire. Really likes cats... as in to eat them. X3
tv-series: Not in the series.

Almost a full fledged nerd now. =3

We were in the countryside last weekend, spending our friend Tundradrix's birthday. And it was aaaawesome! The place was sooo cool, I've never been in such a place, it was so... woah! Big and fun and everything! There was a sauna and this huge hall for us to hang in. And four bedrooms, and since there were only 5 of us, there was plenty of room, haha! =D
We had a visit from our two friends who just had a baby, the baby was so cuuuute and so so tiny. ^__^

And then, we started to design roleplaying characters, yayy! We're starting to play next weekend, so so so much fun! =D There will also be drawings, we drew like crazy with Ktiraam, it was so funny, feeling so inspired in a party like that. =D

I've been reallyreallyreally tired this week, I really hope I'm not coming down with a flu or something. Tomorrow is therapy day and after that I'm seeing my cousin who I haven't seen in 3 years! =D

My gift for the birthday hero. =D
... the theme of the party was "Alan Rickman" ;D~

We went swimming to a nearby beauuutiful lake
in the middle of the forrest. ^__^

John was feeling artistic. XD

And then it was turn to eat cake, yummmm!
This was the awesomecoolwonderful
place where we were staying! =O

Oms and noms. =D

View from the... can't say cabin... house?

Chocolatepieces (google translator calls them "suede
pieces" but that sounds really wrong XD) NOMMMM!

Night, we went to sauna and then started
to design the RP characters. =D

Flowerssss =D

View from the other side of the house.
Behind the big windows. ^_^

Yum bunch!

Best noms EVER: Fazer chocolate. ♥

Toilet pet. =3

Lari made us some amazingly yummy
foods and with them we ate buns.
Bunbunbun. =3

... and sausages. AHAHA, we had such a
huge laughing fit with Tundradrix about these
sausages, it was insane.
Me: Well, that looks like...
T: Hahaha
L: *wants to take one* Can you cut it in half T?
T: *Tries to cut it* Feeling like a arabian man...
Me: ... on a wedding night.
Ktiraam: Oh god not again.
XDDDD

The prettypretty room with the pretty
daylight. ^___^