First Entry... *gulp*

[rusty_armour]

Wow...this is kind of scary. I never thought I'd have my own live journal. I never even felt remotely cool enough to post at one before, let alone create one! I even made icons, though it took some fairly extensive reading and PSP 8 tutorials before I managed that incredible feat. For some reason the whole concept of layers really stumped me for a while, which is kinda sad because I have used PhotoShop in the past. Not that I was particularly good at it. In fact, I pretty much sucked.

Oh, God, this is so boring that even my extensive use of italics won't save this entry! This is why I had to stop keeping a diary as a teenager: I was putting myself to sleep! If I write a second entry, I'll try to be a little more interesting. I'll wait until I'm fuming about something and then have a good rant. Of course, that might just make the next entry scary instead of interesting. Maybe I'll just aim for different instead.

If someone has managed to stumble across this journal, they might be wondering why I decided to create one when I'm obviously insane. One might argue that insanity actually had a lot to do with it. However, a friend of mine also gave me a bit of a nudge when she patiently encouraged me once again to start my own live journal. I was also inspired by another friend who has become something of a live journal aficionado. Her enthusium alone has tempted me to venture forth into the Land of Blog. And, okay, if I'm going to be completely honest, I wanted to make pretty icons and eventually post some fic.

Well, I think that's enough babbling for now. Stay tuned for the second entry -- if ye dare!

Comments

[espirk.livejournal.com]

Well, well, well! *Finally!* I absolutely *love* your layout. I am so glad that you now have a live journal. So much fun, I tell ya. And you must share your pretty, pretty icons soon!

Welcome to LJ! I am looking forward to commenting on your posts...

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

LOL! Yes, I know. It took me long enough. *g* I'm so glad you like the layout, though I still think it pales in comparison to yours. I'm beginning to see how people get addicted to LJs. This *is* fun! :-) I'm not sure whether people would be interested in my icons or not, but I'll certainly consider sharing them. They're not exactly brilliant design-wise, though they are fun to make. Thanks for your comment! I'll try to visit your LJ soon!

[jackycomelately.livejournal.com]

ClaireClaire, your journal looks great! In penance for not checking it out sooner, I'm going to comment on every one of your existing entries. Hmmm...considering the dullness of my comments so far who is doing penance here you or me? What did you do in that previous life ClaireClaire? In conclusion, I love the Canadarm arm icon!

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

WOO HOO!!! You *FOUND* me!!! :-D I was wondering when you might wander over here. I figured it would happen sooner or later. LOL! I went to check my email and almost fell out of my chair when I saw that there were 10 comments for my LJ!

I have to admit that I haven't had a chance to read all of your comments yet, but I haven't found any of them dull so far. I certainly don't think your comments are a means for me to do penance. Maybe creating this LJ itself, but not your comments. BTW my mom is convinced that I was an Inuit in my past life because I looked a lot like one when I was a baby and I used to rub noses with people. And after having to listen to that anecdote, I think you must be the one doing penance! *g*

I'm so glad you like the Canadarm icon! You're the first McKay fan to comment on it! :-)

[jackycomelately.livejournal.com]

Awwww...Inuit-nose-rubbing-baby Claire! That's so cute!

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I guess that's why my parents decided to keep me. ;-)