I'm still healing, but I can get more work done now than I could just two weeks ago. I have taken some time off to see some movies. The new Star Trek left me with some manly feels. I don't want to run my mouth about that movie too much or I'll spoil everyone. Feel free to come to the lab to talk to me about it. I'm never too busy to talk Star Trek. I think I'm waiting for Superman, but I'm not sure. He's never been my favorite superhero... Don't kill me...

Now this is going to make me seem like a wuss, but would anyone like to go out with me at night? Um, Bradley, don't say that. You will sound like wuss in front of everyone.

I...don't know what to say anymore, so I'll end with ---> Hope everyone's doing okay.

In case anyone was wondering; which I doubt you were; the weirdest thing about getting a broken jaw unwired is getting used to chewing and speaking again. The doctor gave me some exercise to do to help make my jaw feel less tight, but I feel really silly doing them. I apologize to anyone in Forensics who thought I was making faces when I got back from my appointment, I swear those were not aimed at anyone in particular.

Also, I think my body grew way too used to the liquid diet, since despite my best efforts I haven't been able to eat anything substantial even though I've still been cooking like a maniac. It's all good, I needed to lose like five more pounds anyway.

[ filter; friends ]
So.. who wants to help me celebrate being all healed? I'm up for anything, seriously.

[ filter; sasha ]
Thank you for the gifts, I appreciated them. When would you like to resume your cooking lessons?

[ filter; tyler ]
I heard about your car, is everything else alright?

Starkle, starkle, little twink,
Who the hell are you I think.
I'm not under what you call
The alcofluence of incohol.
I'm just a little slort of sheep,
I'm not drunk like thinkle peep.
I don't know who is me yet,
But the drunker I stand here the longer I get.
So just give me one more fink to drill my cup,
'Cause I got all day sober to Sunday up.

I just read The Crucible. It was interesting, particularly having now spent quite a bit of time training in the WCU. I didn't realize there used to be a religious aspect to witchcraft, in that it was associated with working with the devil.

[FILTER: ARIANA]
So... your father wrote me the other day.

[FILTER: JASMINE]
I have a book that I think you'd like, if you're interested.

[Pack house Peeps]
Okay! Soooo I know we were all looking togetehr but I think I found the perfect place and I need you guuys to come to the address I'm texting you guys as soon as you're available.

[Roza]
So now that I'm not bombarded by random old files the Cold Cases were throwing at me. How about that coffee?

I suppose this might seem a bit superfluous in this academy and though some of you might not enjoy spending time together, I was wondering if I could interest any of you in a possible book club? I was reading in my favorite cafe the other day and I thought to myself, 'My! It would be quite lovely if I had some friends to discuss this piece of fine literature with,' and though I did try the internet, it seems that the majority of message boards are populated by [...] 'trolls'? I fear I am unfamiliar with the term! Nonetheless, not very many of the conversations proved productive -- in fact, they seemed primarily populated by clever pictures...

Ah, yes, back to the topic at hand! So, a book club. Would all you dear lovers of the written word out yourselves for a possible bi-weekly meeting? I know you might not want to spend additional time with some of your co-workers, but it could be nice to also do some socialising outside of the office. I do humbly offer my own living quarters for the majority of the meetings, and I look forward to possibly serving dinners & teas to those who attend.

[FILTER: Roza]

I quite enjoyed our little tea date, pet. Shall we have one again sometime soon?

[FILTER: Angels]

Do you suppose the Bible might be a bit too heavy a piece of work for the first few sessions of Book Club?

I never thought this day would come, but I actually graduated. Now I'm a proper employee and can do all the employee-y things~ Fuck yeah, I have privileges now ♥

[Friends]
I'm going to throw a little party tonight. I mean, you only graduate from this shit once, right?

11 pm. The Glamour club. Holy shit, I can't afford it. Drinks are on me~

never thought i'd say this, but there's something really comforting about being able to work. it's like the one thing that has remained normal and consistent in the wake of everything that happened. i know a lot of people feel researching is boring, but i find it really soothing. you can easily get lost reading over case files and analyzing information all in the name of putting together all the pieces of the puzzle.

i have a doctor's appointment next wednesday, and if all goes well they might be taking out the wires holding my jaw in place. it all depends on the x-rays and how everything is healing, but i have a good feeling about it. i'm getting sick of being on the liquid diet, and while i have dropped mad weight it doesn't feel healthy. besides, i miss being able to hold conversations, and my roommate has been kind of a jerk so being able to tell him off would be nice. also, i need to get a car, and unless someone else does the speaking for me that will have to wait as well. seriously, i have a list of things i can do once i'm not stuck signing for everything since most people i've been dealing with don't seem to know asl beyond a few basic signs. oh well... i'll just be happy when i don't have to blend all my meals.

I think the humans' god made Boston Cream Pie for me. I'm sorry if you thought it was for you but it really was for me. I also want to work again soon. Maybe after my brain is more calm from having recovered. Seriously, being well just made me SPAZ big time internally (I'm classy like that, OK). It just felt so amazing and good and

Yeah. Yeah, I'm thrilled to feel like me again. I'll do some work from where I am right now because IDK why I'm not leaving, I bet I could but I don't really want to AM I A LEECH? but it'll be slow.

[ filter: faeries ]

MY BABIES. Are we doing better? Healthier? Stronger? Who do I have to pull against my cushiony bosom and make feel better? I haven't pulled anyone near and dear for a WHILE. Just give me a reason to, quick!

My brother is in ICU Heading back home for awhile. Family emergency. Can someone (not Valentina. no offense) take care of PhiPhi? Might be a week, might be two. I'll keep you updated.

I was going to talk about work or the pain I'm still in something else, but I cannot contain the glee I feel in seeing Iron Man 3. I won't give anything away, but Robert Downey Jr. was spectacular as always and so was the action. I don't want to keep gushing about it, so I'll cut myself off now.

It was definitely something I needed; it took my mind off of recent events that do not need to be dwelled on. Sadly, my brain is back to dwelling, so if anyone still needs/wants to see it, I'm willing to tag along.


[Private]
Still wondering if I should call my family...

It wasn't until I had to sign and date some paperwork that I realized today is my birthday.

[...] I suppose I should do something to celebrate. If anyone has some suggestions I'll take them under advisement.

Three things that suck about getting injured:
- Research duty. How do you researchers do this on a daily basis?
- I know way too much about soap operas now.
- Typing takes longer. This took me almost a half hour to type. Doesn't help there's an excitable dog dancing on my legs and hitting the phone with her tail.

Echoing what everyone else has said - glad everyone's back and hope you all make speedy recoveries. Especially if you've been put on research. I'm so bored.

thank you to everyone who helped with the rescuing. while i doubt anyone likes being in the hospital it's definitely a big step up from where i was. shit... what else do I say here? in case anyone was wondering, having a broken jaw is a really good way to get out of eating crappy hospital food. and, no more worrying about how i'm going to get into shape for bikini season, since this new diet is awesome. it's gonna be hell on my social life though.

i miss evan. um, if anyone wants to come visit, i've got stuff to write on and i know basic asl, but otherwise it's pretty boring. i actually miss work, so if there's anything i can do from here just let me know. not like i've got anything better to do.