In which a bad weekend is bettered

[cleolinda]

So I had a really bad weekend. I couldn't get to the (shared, family) computer either day, it rained the entire time, I spent most of it curled up under the covers moping, so on and so forth. I don't know if it was some kind of hormonal dip or that whole solar-powered thing I have going or what. (I notice that the weekends have been particularly tough lately. I think it's because that's when everyone's home and it's no one person--there's just more people around than there used to be, and on the weekends they're all here. We're all competing for the same physical space and the same resources and I'm so stressed out from the final e-book details dragging on and onnnn--last weekend I was in that foul head-punching mood the whole time, remember? So that may be it.) I ended up pulling out Fraser's Marie Antoinette and using my full-spectrum light as a reading lamp for about half an hour, and then I sat under it again this morning while I checked my email on the iThing and maybe that'll help. Also: cinnamon toast.

And then, a few minutes ago, I received the most delightful flame in the history of Flames I Have Received. Oh my God, it is a thing of beauty and joy and magnificent irony. I'm not even saying this in a LET ME TELL YOU, INTERNETS, HOW VERY MUCH I DO NOT CARE way. I am serious, I actually laughed out loud and clapped. Also, it has been pointed out to me that you must look at the interests (expand the "Connect" section), which are particularly hilarious given the stories I tend to tell. I just--seriously. Beauty and delight.

Comments

[sun-star-n-moon.livejournal.com]

OMGOSH. That is one glorious flame.

I love how how they are accusing you of having bad spelling and grammar when their comment is full of mistakes.

[icewyche.livejournal.com]

I love the smell of irony in the morning.

[apocalypsos.livejournal.com]

After reading that, I do believe your porn name should be Cleoloinda.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

I keep trying to work out a "puts the 'loin' back in 'Cleoloinda'" but can't quite get it to shake out.

[iamshadow.livejournal.com]

And then, a few minutes ago, I received the most delightful flame in the history of Flames I Have Received. Oh my God, it is a thing of beauty and joy and magnificent irony.

Oh. Oh dear. And picking on the spelling and grammar, with a spelling error in the username, and fragment sentences all over the place? My beta soul isn't even cringing like it does at the green grocer. I think it's even too stunned by the epic fail to facepalm.

Somewhere, an English teacher is weeping.

[robyn-ma.livejournal.com]

Teh funny: this person criticizes your spelling right after misspelling 'complete.' Gold.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

And my name.

[robinmc.livejournal.com]

Oh, that flame has just made my day. It's the little things, isn't it?

I ended up pulling out Fraser's Marie Antoinette... Love that book so much.

[txvoodoo.livejournal.com]

I need to read that. Have read all of Fraser's Tudor books.

[suaine.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's a piece of art. I love the PS!

[darkfrog24.livejournal.com]

AWWW! I was expecting a big whopper, but that's a huggably adorable little flame. I mean, if you were in Long Beach Island for the competitive fishing season that started this weekend, and you might not want to throw this one back, but it wouldn't be a prize.

I mean, this isn't a "don't feed it" troll. This is a "pick it up and huggle it and give it a makeover" troll!

Look! People sent her kick me signs and stuff!

[sabra-n.livejournal.com]

*squints* Is that a flaming bag of poo someone sent?

Oh, LJ. Don't ever change. *snorfle*

[divadeanna.livejournal.com]

LOL That flame is fabulous, especially since she criticizes your grammar, yet misspelled your name.

[macbethchild.livejournal.com]

Cleoloinda.

Comedy gold.

[katharhino.livejournal.com]

It's most impressive that you have "ruined comedy." Like, all of it, apparently? That's really kind of awesome of you. I feel like there should be a "Cleoloinda: Ruiner of Comedy" award or userpic or something.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

I was also once accused of being a "cinematic vampire" about four or five years back, which is maybe even a bit prescient. Oh, and being accused in a review of helping to bring down Western Civilization, because "the condensed [whatever]" type books make our children stupid. Or something. I feel like all three of these things should be on my resume.

[cmdr-zoom.livejournal.com]

now, if it'd been Cleololinda...

[scornedsaint.livejournal.com]

Glad you managed to get out of your bad mood; I find that Marie Antoinette cures all (though you are much more educational than I am, since I usually just pop in the DVD and then try to decide if I'm too Type-A to live in 18th century Versailles)

And congratulations on having spelling that is so horrible, it cannot be detected by most humans.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Only dogs can perceive it!

[akamarykate.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear, now I can never watch The Office, 30 Rock, The Daily Show, or The Colbert Report because CLEOLOINDA HAS RUINED COMEDY!!!!

I hope this week is better. I'm thinking about getting one of those lights, because...yeah, I'm getting symptomatic for SAD several *months* early this year. It's just a big chunk of change...

[meroceres.livejournal.com]

I tried not to burst out laughing when I read this. I'm in the library, you know.

And the weekend? Mine was bad, too. Loads of rain and moody moping. I tried to fight it with chocolate and watching Wicker Park for the umpteenth time.

[misssara11.livejournal.com]

Well, at the person should be is committed. I mean they created an account and everything.

We have to take our joy where we can get it I guess!

[chulacabra.livejournal.com]

It kills me that "cleoloinda is gay!" is supposed to be some earth-shattering put down. I didn't realize there are 13-year-old boys who read your blog.

[cofmanynames.livejournal.com]

Well, there were thirteen-year-old girls until um... three months ago?

It is a terrible put-down though. As in not a put-down at all. *nods sagely, then goes and cuts up the sage and makes dinner with it*

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

My my, what would your mom say?

[kvschwartz.livejournal.com]

Toph phor the win.

(By which I mean I like your icon. Been thinking of getting some "Avatar: TLA" icons.)

[drpeprfan.livejournal.com]

I can't help but notice that this came not under your first, second, nay, not even under your third book review, but under the fourth one. Apparently the other ones were just fine? And you'd think with such hatred of said entry burned into their brain, they'd at least clearly remember how to spell your name correctly. And proofread their comment to show their obvious rank above you in whatever it is. At least they added the 'have a nice day' and brackety smiley face? It's so cute when the Twihards get offended...like a kitten trying to actually hurt someone.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

A furious kitten?

[cherrysakura5.livejournal.com]

Cleolinda I really think you shouldn't associate with Cleoloinda, that person sounds horrible and could ruin your reputation. She's known for her bad grammar and spelling.
That person who flamed you mistook you for Cleoloinda. Hope that doesn't happen again.

...

ok jokes aside that flame was really funny. Well I can't laugh much I suck at grammar and some spelling. My English teacher must be weeping in a dark corner.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Maybe she's my evil twin?

[jeeperstseepers.livejournal.com]

YOUR MOM MOANING.

That made me literally el oh el.

[themadfish.livejournal.com]

It's so...random in its mistakes.

Like, they mispelled your name and complete. But they spell grammar correctly. I mean, half the time when someone types grammar, I expect them to type grammer.

They'll captalized random stuff like "article." and the beginning of every sentence(which is good) except the second one.

And parts of it sounds randomly formal. It's like they're trying really really hard to not flail around in rage, so they add a "fuck you" followed by a "have a nice day" because somehow that's better.

Either that or English is their second language.

Poor thing.

[stillxmyxheart.livejournal.com]

You have mad skills indeed to have single-handedly ruined comedy. Now it'll all never be the same and it's all your fault.

[ladymirth.livejournal.com]

I want to see your other flames. You should make a Wall of Shame. It shall be hilarious!

Also, I cracked up at the trool's username. *sporfle*

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

You know, I could. It wouldn't be very long, though.

[msilverstar]

What a delightful flamette!

Your weekend analysis might explain things for me too: I tend to get depressed and/or have anxiety attacks more then.

You so deserve to have a working computer though! I didn't suggest it before, but maybe a mid-level Mac laptop? Your poltergeist might not hammer it so hard.

[xerinmichellex.livejournal.com]

You can't hear me, but I barked like a seal at how hilarious that is. Cleoloinda? Grr...I imagine that is your twin who dresses up like a lion a la Luna in HP6. I agree, Twihards are sooo cute when they're angry.