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My Success with Game of Thrones
- I tweeted some time ago that I tried desperately to purchase Game of Thrones, but couldn't find a single way to do it without bu...
(Okay, this got a little tl;dr. Apologies in advance. I am kinda opinionated about this! But if someone wants to disagree I promise that I'll be civil. I know that I don't have a great track record for being civil when people disagree with me, but I'm changing.)
Obviously, my opinions are substantially formed by my own experience in food service,
Avalantern.com! [blog comment]
[09 August 2009]
Sometime late in the evening? Late enough that it becomes Sunday, August 9, 2009?
why I may never want to leave this lifestyle [blog comment]
[01 August 2009]
A nice view, and a nice room, too!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[01 August 2009]
Eep! Good luck retrospectively, kate! Hope it went well!!
secrets [blog comment]
[28 June 2009]
Now that I think about it, I'm a little shocked that you are the only one of my friends who has explicitly invited me to send you porn.
HOT [blog comment]
[22 June 2009]
D'you live in LA, Saulemander? I had not realized that!
HOT [blog comment]
[18 June 2009]
Ew. I'm moving to the bay area in a couple weeks, and I am so unexcited about debating what cold-weather clothing to wear outdoors. LA is so nice and warm....
Poppy [ellipsis]
[09 June 2009]
it-newer
Poppy [ellipsis]
[08 June 2009]
it
were we just stupider back then? [blog comment]
[01 June 2009]
I know, right? I'm a huge fan of Malcolm Gladwell.
were we just stupider back then? [blog comment]
[28 May 2009]
Though actually unrelated, you sort of seem to be asking about the Flynn Effect. That's the thing where IQ scores are rising. From some perspectives, kids actually are smarter these days.
You might be interested in Malcolm Gladwell's article that discusses the phenomenon: http://www.gladw
Poppy [ellipsis]
[22 May 2009]
That's cool! Harold Ramis stays at the hotel I work at. I talked to him on the phone one time!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[10 May 2009]
Peterdot sends emails?
music sampling [blog comment]
[08 May 2009]
Don't worry; they're not emotional buttons, really. Mostly academic ones. And for the record, I like my buttons being pushed. (If I didn't, I'd have used a word like "trigger.") The article doesn't relate directly to this topic, but it is related tangentially and I thought you might find it interesting.
It's just that derivative art is my p
music sampling [blog comment]
[06 May 2009]
Wow. Okay, Pete. You have pushed a lot of my buttons here. I really couldn't disagree with you more about this sort of thing. Um... wow. I don't think I can be intelligible on this topic. You might be interested in this article:
http://www.gladwell.com/2004/2004_11_25_a_borrowed.htm
apple vs amazon [blog comment]
[17 April 2009]
Amazon has recently given us some fairly pressing reasons to be suspicious of their general competence anyway. You've heard about Amazon Rank, no?
age and beauty [blog comment]
[27 March 2009]
Well, I think a lot of that criticism may simply be based in a genuine disagreement about the quality of the music, regardless of the age of its composers. Sure, jazz guys talked poop* about the Beatles, but
Poppy [ellipsis]
[25 March 2009]
we miss you too! well, i certainly miss you lots.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[24 March 2009]
that sounds like a personal problem, peter
Poppy [ellipsis]
[19 March 2009]
So... more male fetuses miscarry? That's incredibly interesting. I guess it's a good thing; if that's the ratio then you fellas would quickly outnumber us ladies, world-population-wise.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[17 March 2009]
Well, Peter, you'd know better than I. I figure it's either just a nice-sounding nonsense word, or it's a portmanteau word from "avalanche" and "lantern." Which makes no sense either.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[17 March 2009]
Hey, here's a question. Peter: where did the name "avalantern" came from? (Apologies for the dangling preposition there.)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[11 March 2009]
the cretins cloning and feeding, i believe.
chores [blog comment]
[10 March 2009]
Well, I love cleaning and doing chores, but I totally feel you on choosing what to wear. I really miss high school because I would wear the same thing every day. I'd wear the same uniform to school (I had one skirt and two identical polos, but of course it would take me at least ten minutes to find a pair of knee socks the same length since they sh
pants [blog comment]
[10 March 2009]
Black pants. "Don't go with anything." Does... not... compute....
I think you've fried the part of my brain that controls fashion, Peter.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[10 March 2009]
the cretins cloning and feeding, i believe.
a small request [blog comment]
[20 February 2009]
Beta, by all means, if you want to. But if you're just not comfortable with the site, wait until you are. The website is your non-professional home on the internet, so decorate it however you like! It's "better" or "worse" depending on your preference.
found in translation [blog comment]
[20 February 2009]
I vaguely dislike both pistachios and pecans. Happy fruit? Avacado.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[11 February 2009]
You might be thinking of firecrackers, Peter? Fireworks are noisy, but they are also beautiful.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[05 February 2009]
Oh, wow. I don't have any major feelings about the iPhone, but I do have a secret love of steampunk. That's a pretty cool shirt, Peter.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[24 January 2009]
Happy birthday, Kate!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[21 January 2009]
indeed! na-na-na-nah, na-na-na-nah. hey, hey, hey. goodbye!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[14 December 2008]
You only hurt the ones you love.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[13 December 2008]
My day has also turned out pretty bad. Wait — does commiseration make you feel better, or worse?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[09 December 2008]
Wow, cool, Peter! Do the month lines mark the beginning or the middle of the month?
multi million dollar spam [blog comment]
[26 November 2008]
Haha. Why does PeterDot always remind me of MC Frontalot songs?
This is an awesome rap-type song about those Nigerian scams.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[25 November 2008]
Is it Wednesday morning for you, then? It's still only Tuesday afternoon for me!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[13 November 2008]
In fact, the only way that you can pray to make an impression on the era ahead is if, instead of being notable, you make the data describing you un-decodable.
the shuffle god [blog comment]
[06 November 2008]
Actually, Benji, I think it was Thomas Aquinas who made that argument, among others. (Among others who made that argument, and also among his other arguments for the existence of God.)
As an additional note, repentance is an action that someone does on their own (or, depending on your beliefs, perhaps mediated through, say, a priest). One prays fo
Poppy [ellipsis]
[01 November 2008]
I AM ENERGY.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[28 October 2008]
Have fun, Kate!!!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[24 October 2008]
In case anyone was wondering if the HSM franchise could get any gayer, the answer is yes. A resounding yes. (But don't worry, Disney! We're looking at maybe 5% of the audience, at the most, picking up on it. Um, somehow.)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[24 October 2008]
Now that I think of it, are random chinese and japanese characters still popular? You could put these on a tie. Oh! Even better: Sumerian logograms. And, since noone_ knows what most of those mean (even the people who study them), you don't have to worry about people getting upset that you put dirty or mean things on their tie — there
mac tax [blog comment]
[24 October 2008]
I don't really have anything to add to this conversation. I'd just like to make sure that we've all seen this comic: http://xkcd.com/488/
Poppy [ellipsis]
[23 October 2008]
I bet an apple logo tie would be a big hit, but there's always the chance you'll get sued. ;) In other news: GOIN' TO HSM3 TONIIIIIGHT!!!! XD
Poppy [ellipsis]
[23 October 2008]
trendy with males.... what age? (btw, i just watched the trailer for "17 again" — soooo much fun!!)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[19 October 2008]
Do you ever feel like everyone else knows how to find good deals, but you never can?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[19 October 2008]
I'm in CA for the weekend!
heartbreak [blog comment]
[18 October 2008]
Haha! (You didn't offend! I should've included a :D somewhere.)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[16 October 2008]
I'm going to CA for the weekend!
heartbreak [blog comment]
[16 October 2008]
Not-so-classy audience? Elitist much, Peter? I shop at WalMart. (I mean, I'd never buy a computer there, but.)
opinionated or wise: the curse of being right all the time [blog comment]
[09 August 2008]
I don't believe in evolution. So there.
Like, I believe that evolution happens, that's undeniable. I simply don't believe that humans came to our present state through such a process. I am an old-school Biblical Creationist in that respect.
But it's difficult for me to care at all about the debate of how the process of evolution should be
Poppy [ellipsis]
[29 July 2008]
Happy Birthday, Katelin!! (Um, even though it's almost over.)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[06 July 2008]
Emotional rollercoasters? hahaha. Worst. Themepark. Ever.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[03 July 2008]
Oh no, Kate! Why?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[24 June 2008]
i wasn't aware that there's a six flags in co....
Poppy [ellipsis]
[09 June 2008]
Kate — I'm sensing a theme.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[04 June 2008]
Toward whom are you feeling vengeful, Kate? Also, "justice" is usually considered a good alternative for "revenge."
the godfather, part IV [blog comment]
[04 June 2008]
What would characterize a masculine fiscal year, anyhow?
...a better life [blog comment]
[04 June 2008]
If so, they should definitely have ads up in the other one saying that life is better in your apartment complex. That would be fantastic.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[21 May 2008]
Holy crap, I just watched House! Have you seen it yet, Peter?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[30 April 2008]
Benj, do you mean "Frozen" and "Don't Ever Change"? Because those were seriously such great episodes! I mean, they were like "Three Stories" good. I haven't seen the new one yet. If fox.com doesn't have it up yet, I guess I'll torrent it.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[19 March 2008]
I want a boyfriend.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[23 February 2008]
Indiana! Let's go! (I guess I like moving? shrug)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[14 February 2008]
I like the shift, but I really miss Kate. It's good, and quieter than working during the day, but get ready not to see your family for a while!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[04 February 2008]
Well, I had Amy Winehouse stuck in my head during church today. And there is nothing worse than trying not to hum "Back to Black" in Sunday School.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[03 February 2008]
B-I-N-G-O and Bingo was his name-o?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[02 February 2008]
Why so sad?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[01 February 2008]
Ha! From what I've heard of your co-workers, I'd MOST like to meet you in a dark alley, Kate.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[31 January 2008]
Thanks, Benj! Is the Apple Store hiring, or are you just hoping?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[30 January 2008]
Work sucks, but I'm still so happy to have a job! (3rd shift!)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[29 January 2008]
You can never have too much life insurance.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[29 January 2008]
9-5! You guys are crazy. I can't wait to get a job on the graveyard shift!
monday morning, 3 a.m. [blog comment]
[09 January 2008]
Heh, sorry about that.
monday morning, 3 a.m. [blog comment]
[07 January 2008]
She says, "Baby, it's 3am and I must be lonely...."
Sorry, MatchBox 20 might be my only response to the time 3:00am from now on.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[06 January 2008]
Other than a ringing alarm? The world may never know....
Poppy [ellipsis]
[05 January 2008]
My brother used to hit the snooze on his alarm, get ready in less than nine minutes, and then lock his bedroom door when he left the house.
the greatest thing about new years [blog comment]
[05 January 2008]
Poppy's favorite thing about New Year's: watching the festivities in NYC on CNN. I maintain that Anderson Cooper is the best way to ring in the New Year. Especially if he's being awkward with Kathy Griffin. (Although I'd unarguably prefer to see him being awkward with, say, Ryan Seacrest.)
twenty thousand fathoms under the sea [blog comment]
[05 January 2008]
Lots of "good" teachers are more concerned with the students understanding things and having new ideas about stuff than being able to regurgitate the facts. I guess that's fine, but personally, I hate this style of teaching. Because these teachers usually reward creative thought and fresh ideas with good grades and praise, but then they don't actua
Poppy [ellipsis]
[25 December 2007]
Benji: I left town. Kate: What did she do??!
a request for some advice... [blog comment]
[14 December 2007]
You know, I don't know how LJ keeps spam down, I mean from robots who ask you if you want to play online SuDoKu, that kind of spam. You could ask them, they're pretty nice. Although I don't know how quickly they get back to you. (They're really busy!) You get plenty of spam from actual users who are just being poopy faces (I used a stronger word un
Poppy [ellipsis]
[10 December 2007]
He's too old when you can't relate to one another anymore. Like, when you start to feel that he's really from a different generation.
the list [blog comment]
[10 December 2007]
Demetri Martin does this joke about how vests are all about protecting you from different stuff. Life vests protect you from drowning, bulletproof vests protect you from bullets, and sweater vests protect you from cute girls. (That being said, I generally think sweater vests are pretty sexy!)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[19 October 2007]
heheh. the french.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[22 September 2007]
Driving to OH! (Right now, probably!)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[20 September 2007]
Fact: I am still not packed to move across the country in less than 48 hours.
random wonderings (part III) [blog comment]
[20 September 2007]
Hmmm. My Dad puts his pen there, but I can assure you it has nothing to do with being cool. I guess he pretty much only wears polos, so he doesn't have a breast pocket to put it in. Plus, most breast pockets aren't really deep enough for a pen anyway. Like, a couple inches of pen would stick out, right? I put my pen in the strap that holds my daypl
Poppy [ellipsis]
[19 September 2007]
I mean: Packed? Ha, sez I! (It used to say, "Packed? Ha!" but then I remembered it was ITLAPD.)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[19 September 2007]
Packed? Ha!
random wonderings (part 2) [blog comment]
[19 September 2007]
Would that be "gender roles"? Sounds more like "couples roles." Or maybe "singles shame." I mean, if you saw lots of men w/o women, but no women w/o men, then I'd call it a gender thing, as if to imply a woman is worthless without a man, etc. Houston: codependency capital of the US?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[12 August 2007]
I'm so sorry, Kate.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[03 August 2007]
Was that good? I've been meaning to watch it.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[02 August 2007]
So much life experience! They have no idea what they're missing.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[31 July 2007]
Yeah? We have it on tap at the restaurant, and almost no one ever orders it.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[31 July 2007]
Sunshine wheat beer, perhaps?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[29 July 2007]
How do you fry a beverage?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[23 July 2007]
You're kidding! Well, it kind of deserves it....
Poppy [ellipsis]
[22 July 2007]
quoi?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[18 July 2007]
Ooh, Decemberists. And also congrats to Katelin!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[14 July 2007]
Kate and Poppy: PeterDot is the new e-journal!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[13 July 2007]
Well... no, probably not. Don't you think?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[12 July 2007]
I haven't. What do you think so far? Any sudden urges to study butterflies?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[11 July 2007]
Omnivore's Dilemma, although I'm finding it difficult to get into. You?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[10 July 2007]
Ooh! Best of luck!!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[08 July 2007]
When are you going?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[08 July 2007]
But you know what? YOU CAN DO IT!! Seriously, I believe in you. (Though I wish I were there to help!)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[07 July 2007]
Pfft, whatevs. I mean, do you have to drive there yourself?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[06 July 2007]
That's cool!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[05 July 2007]
Oh, you know, busines as usual. How are you??
Poppy [ellipsis]
[03 July 2007]
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end, Kate.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[28 June 2007]
Awes! Congrats!!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[27 June 2007]
I've only seen two of those movies. I dunno, agree?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[18 June 2007]
What, Rain?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[05 June 2007]
Hey, I can read posts again even though I'm on IE! Thanks, Pete!
adventures [blog comment]
[05 June 2007]
I'm mollified and delighted to be considered part of "the crew"! Your summer sounds really awesome, too. My plans include sitting inside during hot weather, and possibly getting a boring job. Yippee!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[25 May 2007]
"real browser"? I want to, but I have no choice when I'm at the public library!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[14 May 2007]
Does anyone know the song "Oh, What Do You Do in the Summertime?" Listen to an awesome version here.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[12 May 2007]
Large Pit Cover Save Me
Poppy [ellipsis]
[09 May 2007]
Aaaaahhh Selfish Jean
Poppy [ellipsis]
[04 May 2007]
Waxing really hurts!!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[04 May 2007]
Waxing!!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[30 April 2007]
Jon Stewart on Crossfire (Yes, it's old, but it's still awesome.)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[29 April 2007]
You're the best! (I'm listening to Oblivious right now. I heard it for the first time, like, a few days ago and I love it!)
wisdom comes suddenly [blog comment]
[29 April 2007]
Oh, also: I know this isn't quite what you're looking for, but there is only one piece of advice that I have received that I will never forget. Before I left for college, this is exactly what my Dad said to me one day after changing the brakes on his truck: "When you buy a car, if at all possible, buy one with all four wheel disk brak
Poppy [ellipsis]
[28 April 2007]
For knowing the words to a song? (I've had it stuck in my head for days!)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[28 April 2007]
For knowing the words to a song? (Hee, thanks! You're the best!)
wisdom comes suddenly [blog comment]
[28 April 2007]
I can't find quite the right quote, but this one is close. It's from fanfiction. It seems to me, Professor, that learning to use what I have against the other team, on even ground, is better than learning to get around the rules that don't exist, not really. I mean, you can't break the rules if there aren't any, and if there aren't any rules, al
Poppy [ellipsis]
[27 April 2007]
"Did you wait for a sign to fly right through your window, while you missed the answer walking through your door?" (In short, yes, probably.)
Poppy [ellipsis]
[17 April 2007]
Since U Been Gone: Annual Report
Poppy [ellipsis]
[16 April 2007]
Stephen Colbert: White and Nerdy (Great fanvid, or GREATEST fanvid?)
talent can be deceiving... [blog comment]
[13 April 2007]
Best party favors ever!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[02 April 2007]
That's awesome, Pete!
souled [blog comment]
[02 April 2007]
What, really?
Poppy [ellipsis]
[28 March 2007]
What kind of function?
souled [blog comment]
[28 March 2007]
In short, no. For starters, I don't really see how a person could continue to appear normal, attractive, personable, and non-creepy after offering to buy my soul. But since I think that a soul is really meaningful and could actually be sold, I would never even think about doing it. I mean, seeing as it's your soul, it's literally priceless. How cou
Poppy [ellipsis]
[27 March 2007]
Awes coffee table!
Poppy [ellipsis]
[13 March 2007]
Unfortunately, you don't get to pick your genre.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[12 March 2007]
Is Lent actually going swell, or are you being sarcastic?
yup. i've finally got it all figured out. [blog comment]
[11 March 2007]
Pocket watches aren't difficult to find or incredibly expensive, if you get one with a battery. My Dad has wanted a winding pocket watch for ages and we've pretty much given up looking.
if only apple made phones... [blog comment]
[07 March 2007]
Are you sure you couldn't hold out until June? I mean, is the Post Office really that bad? But seriously, giving it some time for the bugs to get out is a good idea with anything new.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[06 March 2007]
Well, is this guy significantly older than you? Because unless he is then you don't risk being turned down in quite the same way.
Poppy [ellipsis]
[05 March 2007]
High Schoolers doing the Ok Go treadmill dance!!
after a long while... [blog comment]
[11 November 2006]
I thought it was pretty clever. It kinda rhymed. For the record, I am Mac-neutral. Mostly Mac-confused most of the time (they're different and scary!). Nice update, Peter.
youtube movies! [blog comment]
[30 October 2006]
Shrimp on a treadmill!
second block break, 2006 [blog comment]
[27 October 2006]
I'm with you, Peter. Using the toilet in the dark is about the least fun thing ever. I mean, still more fun than the PDEs final, but that's a pretty low standard.
peterdot updates [blog comment]
[25 October 2006]
What if there were some way to incorporate shared Top Fives into the personality-likeness calculations? Sounds impossible, but cool.
THE lowly peon's photos [blog]
[24 October 2006]
Nice water droplets, Peter!
the cc life [blog comment]
[12 October 2006]
Also, no, I haven't heard anything. I haven't read the Listsev yet today, though.
the cc life [blog comment]
[12 October 2006]
Well if it's out-of-doors they can't possibly be charging for it, can they?
random thoughts [blog comment]
[09 October 2006]
You mean in repsonse to the last "question mark" question? I was thinking "the side closest to the gun hidden between the matress and boxspring," but then I realized that I could just put the gun on any side of them bed I want, so I just chose the last option.
peterdot updates [blog comment]
[11 September 2006]
I've been waiting to edit my top fives! This is grand!
hypnotists [blog comment]
[11 September 2006]
Kate and I were at the hypnotist show and we didn't see you guys. It was pretty awesome though, huh?
questions from poppy [blog comment]
[08 September 2006]
Yay, paragraph. I'm With You is definitely my favorite Avril song too, Peter! And I got these questions from my friend Lauren. You can find my answers on my LiveJournal (link in my PeterDot profile) and a link to Lauren's LJ.
questions from poppy [blog comment]
[04 September 2006]
Why didn't my comment paragraph? :(
questions from poppy [blog comment]
[04 September 2006]
"Drowning in a canal" might make more sense if you live in Az (like the person that I got the meme from). We have canals that run, like, all over. And don't play in them because even though they look calm; they have very fast undercurrents! Every year a few kids drown in them because of the very fast undercurrents. But now that I think about it, I
THE lowly peon's tattoo [blog comment]
[24 August 2006]
Well, I'd go with something like "I love your Mom" or maybe just "your Mom," and I would wear it proudly and completely non-ironically.