Minor accomplishments
So it took a bit of work and lots of configuration but I'm able to redo the color scheme of the journal plus add my custom mood theme in. I don't mind the service's existing Sailor Moon mood icons but I already have that set going on my DeadJournal account. So I decided use the onigiri-themed icon set that I once used for either GreatestJournal, uJournal, or ParaJournal? I don't remember specifically, least it's one of the defunct LJ-code based sites I used to have. It's a shame those services disappeared. I used to have beautiful layouts for them. It's all gone but it's still in my head if I want to reproduce them. Thing is that I am pretty happy with the current layouts so I can't complain.
Speaking of complaints, one of the many reasons I wanted to get back to online journals is the fact I'm getting completely fed up with Facebook and the amount of garbage users in general have to put up with. Sure, it's convenience but not even good convenience at that. The security settings are flawed especially with each devolving update. Ads are everywhere but what pisses me off to no end is the endless data mining. Even if you don't put much detail into the Facebook profile, it still queries for all sorts of personal information to use the service. It's like, "Eww... when did it need that much information?" I can see the new owners of LiveJournal are trying to head in that direction, but thankfully no such luck. However, their introduction to the exact same games on Facebook is an impetus for me to one day close that account if it gets out of hand.
Speaking of home organization, I have been good until this week when I am feeling a bit slothful. I feel bad because ever since my husband bought that nice Zojirushi rice cooker, he's becoming a much more productive spouse by cooking awesome food, washing dishes better, and cleaning a bit more after himself. I can see he's starting to penny pinch more and eat right. I didn't necessarily gone worse but I have become less productive in the cleaning this week (perhaps because I'm not used to having nearly four days off in a row) but I'll get better. I have to, or else I'll lose face as a part-time housewife.
Speaking of complaints, one of the many reasons I wanted to get back to online journals is the fact I'm getting completely fed up with Facebook and the amount of garbage users in general have to put up with. Sure, it's convenience but not even good convenience at that. The security settings are flawed especially with each devolving update. Ads are everywhere but what pisses me off to no end is the endless data mining. Even if you don't put much detail into the Facebook profile, it still queries for all sorts of personal information to use the service. It's like, "Eww... when did it need that much information?" I can see the new owners of LiveJournal are trying to head in that direction, but thankfully no such luck. However, their introduction to the exact same games on Facebook is an impetus for me to one day close that account if it gets out of hand.
Speaking of home organization, I have been good until this week when I am feeling a bit slothful. I feel bad because ever since my husband bought that nice Zojirushi rice cooker, he's becoming a much more productive spouse by cooking awesome food, washing dishes better, and cleaning a bit more after himself. I can see he's starting to penny pinch more and eat right. I didn't necessarily gone worse but I have become less productive in the cleaning this week (perhaps because I'm not used to having nearly four days off in a row) but I'll get better. I have to, or else I'll lose face as a part-time housewife.
lazy
satisfied