Soooo I got a new job and will be moving. Soon. Like by the end of the month soon. If anyone has any recommendations on places to live in or around Royal Palm, FL in Palm Beach County, I'd greatly appreciate it!

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Title: The Senses that Experience the Self
Rating: G
Summary: Sherlock has used all five external senses to discover John. But he finds that John has become more of a part of him than he'd originally realised.
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson. Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Spoilers: None.
Notes: 610 words. This is my reverse birthday gift from me to you. 

Part One


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Title: Unique Out of Millions (1/2)
Rating: PG for action and swearing
Summary: Moriarty's gotten his hands on a Vortex Manipulator. The Doctor and River need a bit of help.
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Jim Moriarty, the Doctor (11th), River Song. Doctor/River implied.
Spoilers: Through 2.2 for Sherlock (slight for 2.3, but you won't notice unless you haven't seen it), through the 2011 Christmas Special for Doctor Who. 
Notes: Split into two posts because LJ thinks it's too large for just one. Link to Part Two.


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Part Two

Writing is so strange to me. I mean writing as in stories, not as in just the action of picking up a pen and making marks on a sheet of paper.

With writing there's not an immediate tangible result. You can sit down with a notebook or a laptop and write for hours and come out with sixty words or sixty pages, but the result is intangible, changeable, untouchable.

With the drawing or painting, your work is readily apparent. You have a canvas, a portrait, a result almost as soon as you start. With photography, you have a picture. With dance, a visible, physical change in body posture. With music, an audible production, no matter how much it sounds like a suffocating cat. Each of these produces an immediate reaction for an observer.

With writing, though, you work and you work and you put down those words, one after another, page after page, until all of a sudden, you're holding a whole world. But that world means nothing to anyone else on the planet until they open the first page, be it physically or digitally, and start reading.

I keep saying that 2011 was a shittastic year. It really wasn't, though, now that I've thought about it a bit. It was just exhausting

New Year's Eve 2010: Fell on wet pavement (totally sober) and busted my butt. Ow.


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So, yeah, 2011 was a whirlwind year. I rang in 2012 with part of a bottle of wine, some NaNo friends in a chatroom, and just generally relaxing.

I hope your year is a good one! Be safe, be happy, be kind, and do something new.

(BTW, I just saw the new Sherlock Holmes movie, and it BLEW MY MIND.)

 Five days ago, I walked across the stage to formally accept my Master's degree.

One hundred and five days ago, I survived a tornado.

I am officially a children's librarian, and I'm loving it. I get to work with patrons, do really fun programs (I have a PlayDoh one coming up), and read lots of really awesome books and call it "research." I just finished one called Angel Burn by L.A. Weatherly that was really interesting and I can't wait to read the sequel. 

For the first time since my freshman year of college, I'm living in the same place for the second year in a row. Not having to move was AMAZING, especially since the heat index was around 110 the weekend I was supposed to move. And I was supposed to be moving back home. With my mother. After five years of being on my own. Uhhhh.... no. So yay, job! Yay, graduation! Yay for having a job doing something I want to do and actually enjoy most of the time! 

Umm... yeah, so that's where I am in my life. Hello!

(Find me on tumblr! knottahooker.tumblr.com)

Well, things have been rough for a couple of weeks now. We had the tornado on April 27th and then graduation (even though the ceremony itself is postponed until August) on May 7th. So things have been strange and weird and broken for a couple of weeks, and I'm still working through everything. 

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This entry was originally posted at http://kallaneeboi.dreamwidth.org/3376.html.

I'm not going to be posting much in the near future because I still have no internet and I have no idea when it will be back. I'll update when I can, though.

The Tuscaloosa Public Library has computers and volunteers in the Story Castle in the children's department that are willing to help with FEMA forms, so if you need help and are in the Tuscaloosa area, stop by! There is also wireless internet open to the public at the library.

Also, Tuscaloosa County Spontaneous Volunteer Management Team will host the Volunteer Reception Center at St. Mathias Episcopal Church at 2310 Skyland Boulevard East in Tuscaloosa from Monday, May 2 – Friday, May 6 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  ALL individuals wishing to volunteer should report here to sign up and find out about volunteer needs available, and some volunteers will be placed immediately.  Depending on your skill set, your information may be taken, and you could be contacted once a volunteer need becomes available. CALL FIRST just to be sure they need you to go there or to the McAbee Community Center in town, because I've heard that they're working on moving from the church to the center. The address for the McAbee Center is 3801 Loop Road Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-5040.

Anything and everything you can donate is still needed. Some of the stuff they desperately need I know includes feminine products (pads, tampons), new in the package underwear and socks for adults and children, and toiletries. Baby products. There are donation and distribution sites all over the city and in the surrounding areas.

 

DONATIONS (MONETARY):   Tax deductible donations can be made to United Way of West Alabama from now through August 31 with 100% of donated money going directly to West Alabama tornado relief efforts by visiting www.uwwa.org.  You can also give to American Red Cross and or The Salvation Army in Tuscaloosa.  Give to the Tuscaloosa Disaster Relief Fund by visiting www.givetuscaloosa.com.  To give to students enrolled at the three Tuscaloosa area schools demolished in the storms, go to helptuscaloosaschools.com, and to help children in schools damaged all across Alabama, go to www.PenniesForAlabama.com.  

 

DONATIONS (NON-MONETARY): Items needed:  Ready to eat and non-perishable food items, tarps for covering roofs, NEW clothing (especially underwear, socks, and new or VERY gently worn tennis shoes); newborn and baby items including diapers, formula, diaper cream, and baby powder and wipes; clothes hangers, school supplies, sunscreen, wipes, soap, towels, washcloths, hand sanitizer, flash lights, deodorant, and detergent. Donations are being accepted at the following:  Old Phifer Warehouse (2505 Greensboro Avenue/access off 24th Street and open 7 a.m. – 6p.m.); United Way of West Alabama (2720 6th Street/Tuscaloosa); Temporary Emergency Services (1705 15th Street); Boy Scouts Black Warrior Council (2700 Jack Warner Pkwy.); Leland Shopping Center (2601 University Blvd.); United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama (Rice Mine Road); Xperience Salon & Spa (1663 McFarland Boulevard North in Tuscaloosa Galleria). The Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity on the University of Alabama campus on University Drive is also accepting donations.

Donations for pets:  T-Town PAWS, Metro and the Humane Society need pet supplies which can be dropped off at United Way of West Alabama.

 

This is an email I just received with information regarding the tornadoes and how to help or where to find help.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
Rusty Smith
United Way of West Alabama
Phone 205-345-6640
FAX 205-345-6681
rusty@uwwa.org
www.uwwa.org
West Alabama Tornado Assistance and Information

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, April 30, 2011 – Please find below the UPDATED information which needs to be distributed to tornado victims and their families in West Alabama. United Way of West Alabama will be open Sunday, May 1 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. West Alabama Food Bank (Northport) has comfort care kits available for pick up and is accepting them for donation. Please keep in mind, you all are the sole source for many victims of the storm to receive the information listed below due to a lack of cable service in the area.

VOLUNTEERS:
Tuscaloosa County Spontaneous Volunteer Management Team will host the Volunteer Reception Center at St. Mathias Episcopal Church at 2310 Skyland Boulevard East in Tuscaloosa on Sunday, May 1 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. ALL individuals wishing to volunteer should report here to sign up and find out about volunteer needs available, and some volunteers will be placed immediately. Depending on your skill set, your information may be taken, and you could be contacted once a volunteer need becomes available.
DONATIONS (MONETARY):
Tax deductible donations can be made to United Way of West Alabama from now through August 31 with 100% of donated money going directly to West Alabama tornado relief efforts by visiting www.uwwa.org/donatenow.html. You can also give to American Red Cross (be sure to specify West Alabama Chapter) or The Salvation Army in Tuscaloosa.
DONATIONS (NON-MONETARY):
GREAT NEED for ready to eat and non-perishable food items, tarps for covering roofs, and clothing (especially underwear, socks, and new or VERY gently worn tennis shoes are desperately needed), newborn and baby items including diapers, formula, diaper cream and wipes. Sunscreen, wipes, soap, towels, washcloths and hand sanitizers would also be appreciated. Donations are being accepted at the following: United Way of West Alabama (2720 6th Street/Tuscaloosa...block from Capitol Park); Temporary Emergency Services (15th Street)…open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 1; Leland Shopping Center (2601 University Blvd.); T-Town PAWS, Metro and the Humane Society need pet supplies which can be dropped off at United Way of West Alabama.
DISABLED TORNADO VICTIMS:
If you or someone you know is disabled and affected by the tornado, please contact Beth Blaylock at 205.292.3167.
FEMA DISASTER REGISTRATION:
Contact 1.800.621.3362 to register with FEMA if you suffered storm damage.
HOUSING/SHELTERS:
Contact 2-1-1, United Way’s Information & Referral Service, for information on low cost housing options in West Alabama. ClassiTIDES.com is publishing daily lists of low cost housing, and they will provide updated books at retail establishments and to United Way of West Alabama each Thursday. People who have lost homes can call 1-800-621-3362 to report the loss.
Shelters available: Belk Activity Center has availability; Temporary Emergency Services has a shower available; G.G. Harden Center in Brookwood has restrooms to freshen up, no showers.
FOOD/WATER/OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
SuperTarget Store behind University Mall is giving away cases of water, and they will have one bag of ice available on Sunday per individual. Food/Water stations for victims (not volunteers) are located at Leland Shopping Center, Locklear Dodge off Greensboro, Fire College at Bruno’s Supermarket, Skyland Elementary. American Red Cross is at Belk Activity Center and can provide assistance with food and shelter but victims not required to stay there to receive food; Forest Lake Baptist Relief Center providing meals for volunteers; Portable kitchen set up at Rosedale; Impact Nation Church in Alberta (formerly New Testament) is providing clothing, water, flashlights and other items.
MEALS AVAILABLE APRIL 30 through MAY 3 -
*Leland Shopping Center in Alberta City is hosting Pizza Hut April 30 through May 3 who will be making personal pizzas for those affected by the tornado.
*Other food is also available at Leland Shopping Center.
IF YOU OR A GROUP YOU KNOW IS PROVIDING MEALS IN A PARTICULAR AREA, PLEASE CONTACT 2-1-1 TO LET US KNOW & WE WILL POST THE INFORMATION HERE!
CHARGING STATION:
Electrical/cell phone charging stations will be available at Bruno's Supermarket on Saturday, April 30 provided by Tide.
TIDE LOADS OF HOPE:
Tide Loads of Hope will offer clothes washing services at Bruno's Supermarket on Tuesday, May 3.
MISSING PERSONS/SURVIVOR REGISTRATION:
Survivors need to check in with Tuscaloosa Police Department at 205-759-7111. Searching for Missing Persons – check hospitals first (DCH Tuscaloosa 205-759-7111 or DCH Northport 205-333-4500; 205-349-2121 (non-emergency number for Tuscaloosa Police). Also, search safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php.

DEBRIS REMOVAL:
Local contractors who are willing to provide free debris removal should contact 205-248-5800. Also, Samaritian’s Purse is doing free debris removal and putting tarps on people’s homes. This is being coordinated at First Baptist Church and services are all free. The contact number is 205-345-7554.
LEGAL SERVICES:
The University of Alabama School of Law will be providing free legal services to victims of the tornado beginning early next week. Services will include help filling out FEMA paperwork as well as answering legal questions.
HELP FROM OUTSIDE WEST ALABAMA:
While offers of help are greatly appreciated from all who have reached out to the West Alabama community, local law enforcement is asking for individuals from outside West Alabama to not come to the area for approximately 72 hours due to road conditions. Please contact 2-1-1 if you have non-monetary donations for West Alabama for instructions on getting these donations to the area. Also, monetary donations are greatly appreciated at www.uwwa.org/donatenow.html.
For more information about the ways to give and get help, call 2-1-1, United Way’s Information & Referral line, or visit www.uwwa.org.

 There were massive tornadoes throughout the Southeast on Wednesday. I was in Tuscaloosa during the storms, and the city is suffering badly. People are without homes or cars and businesses are destroyed. I am fine, my apartment is fine, although the surrounding neighborhoods in my area are unrecognizable. People in the library school have been compiling ways to help:

http://legislativebarbie.blogspot.com/2011/04/tuscaloosa-tornado-relief-efforts.html

http://bama-slis.libguides.com/helpBama

There are others around, including this one to help find people who are missing: http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110428/MULTIMEDIA/110429675

A simple way to help is to text FOOD to 27722 to donate $10 to the West Alabama Foodbank, which is helping to feed people without food from the tornadoes.

Feel free to PM or email me at ren_shuten at yahoo dot com if you have any other information or if you need something. I'll help however I can.

ETA: There is also an Acts of Kindness fund that's been set up: https://www.ua.edu/advancement/giving/donate/?division=2&account=349

And, although I'm sure some of this is repeat information, more ways to help:
http://alabamapossible.org/2011/04/tornado-relief-how-you-can-help/

People who want to volunteer can go to St. Matthias church at 2310 Skyland Blvd to get on a roster. I know people tend to be leery of churches, but volunteering without a group is hard and it's a way in. What's really needed is water and clothing, but any little bit will help.

ETA 2: More ways to help: http://mashable.com/2011/04/30/seven-ways-to-help-tornado-victims/

ETA 3: OTHER AREAS THAT NEED HELP, LOOK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://itsbeckykr.tumblr.com/post/5103907728/right-now-i-wish-that-i-could-believe-in-god

 I'm fine! There were lots of tornadoes in my city yesterday. My apartment and car are undamaged, but the apartment next to mine has a tree through its roof and there's a lot of damage in Tuscaloosa. There are many people without power and there are problems with the water, or so I have heard. I'm at my mom's house now. Any donations will be appreciated.

Hello! Still there, are you? 

Well, I'm sorry I haven't been around. I've been trying to deal with school and interning and job searching. Anyone know of any library jobs out there? Drop me a line!

Graduation is looming on the horizon, and I'm ready for it. I'm terrified beyond words, but I'm ready. A year ago, I was watching my friends get ready for graduation and I was scared witless and shitless. I'm still scared, but I feel prepared. I've got a good support network, although no job, and I'm ready to jump in with both feet. And I figured I may as well take this attitude with it, because it's going to come whether I'm prepared or not.

I also have plans to get a tattoo to commemorate graduating college. It's something I've been mulling over for a few months now, and I'm still enamored with the idea. It will encapsulate my love of Harry Potter and the last step in my schooling all in one fell swoop. I grew up with Harry, literally. I was ten when I read the first book and I'm 23 now. I read every book, every word, watched every money, caught hell in junior high for wearing t-shirts proclaiming my nerditude, and here I am, 13 years later, waiting on the last movie to come out. I've laughed and cried with these characters, fictional though they may be.