Athabm's posts

Posted in Recommend me Kindle book reads? Posted 5 years ago

Do you mean not a lot of plot, or not too sad of a book?

My favorite books to recommend are Akata Witch and Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor, if you like Harry Potter and books with magic.

Posted in Vday plotting! Posted 5 years ago

That's such a heartfelt gift!

I make extra little things for my friends sometimes, but it's been a while since I did anything large.

Posted in A family friend has passed away. Posted 5 years ago

I'm so sorry. I think you're doing the best thing you can - being there for your husband and supporting him in his mourning.

I would be honest with a child, but give them the simplest story you can. Let them ask questions, but don't give them more information if they don't want it. Let them express their grief if they want, but don't be concerned if they don't seem sad, because everyone mourns in different ways.

I hope the love of your friends and family is with you during this difficult time. I'm sure your words and prayers are heard.

Posted in Finally! Posted 5 years ago

Congrats!

Wishing you an uncomplicated delivery, and lots of time to snuggle and relax with your little one.

Posted in Ruby's Candy Cane Endeavor Posted 5 years ago

@ephenay: I was surprised the snow lasted so long. Usually it melts the next day

I can't believe this event is nearly over, either

Posted in Ruby's Candy Cane Endeavor Posted 5 years ago

@ephenay: My viola instructor was one of the people who organized the Max Aronoff Institute summer camp at Bastyr. I only went for one summer, since I think I didn't start studying with her until my junior year of high school.

My favorite year at tys was when we played Resphghi and debuted a piece by a contemporary composer. It was nice to get a chance to play with a group like that.

Posted in Ruby's Candy Cane Endeavor Posted 5 years ago

@ephenay: Yes, I was in the youth symphony all through high school. I hated auditioning, because I got so nervous, but I did like a lot of what we played, especially when I got into the top level.

Were you ever in the TYS, or other local groups?

Posted in Ruby's Candy Cane Endeavor Posted 5 years ago

@ephenay: I mostly like to play impressionistic and modern composers, improvisational jazz and noise music, and some folk. I had a professor who lead the Klezmer group at my college, and she taught us lots of old techniques and styles, so that's the only folk genre I had any formal training in, but I've played music from my own heritage and others.

I'll listen to many other kinds of music, though.

Posted in Happy new year To you all Posted 5 years ago

Have you done anything new or fun this year?

Posted in How many Candy Canes do you have? :F Posted 5 years ago

Back down to 100 candy canes

Posted in New Year Posted 5 years ago

@Tsundererra: It's only 6:50pm now, so I have plenty of time. I looked up some fairy garden websites, and one of them linked back to one of my favorite plant miniaturists who makes tiny succulents. I'd forgotten all about her, but sometimes it's nice to see someone's results when you're making something for the first time.

I'm cooking some dinner, and I'll prepare my clay (it's an airdry clay similar to what they call cold porcelain) after that

Posted in Today a man bumped into me and I said "thank you" Posted 5 years ago

@kegs: lol, that's exactly the situation I thought might happen to me. I'm already awkward on the phone if it's a personal call, but I didn't mind answering at work since I knew what to say.

Posted in New Year Posted 5 years ago

@Tsundererra: Not yet. I just got back from my long walk to and from the atm, and the cat is laying right next to me, so I'm gonna wait a bit until I feel energetic again

Posted in New Year Posted 5 years ago

@Tsundererra: Yeah, work was a big part of it, and there wasn't really room for me to say 'no' even when I wanted to.

I like to chat with friends or read or watch youtube to unwind