Toshiko Jones

Plotting | Questions | Ideas | Love | Etc.

( The things I heard. What they thought of me, they really thought. God, these are people that are supposed to like me! )

I can't believe I forgot to post our calendar this month! We haven't been as social this month as we have in the past. We should make more of an effort.

( What a big month this has turned out to be! )

The next person who complains about how terrible it is to be female is going to get slapped.

I get that this is a shock for you, but it's not that bad. It could be a LOT worse. Get over it and take it like a man.

Is it normal to be annoyed with my husband for being too nice?

That makes me a bitch, doesn't it?

( Sorry it's a little late... )

Oh my god...

29 weeks pregnant today:

Your baby's head is getting bigger and her brain is developing billions of neurons (important for later learning) at an amazing rate. Her nutritional needs are growing too. To meet her body's demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamin C, folic acid and iron. Her bones in particular are soaking up lots of calcium right now, so drink your milk (or if you don't like the taste, try calcium-enriched orange juice).

Just what every woman wants to read when she's trying to figure out how to get this baby out.

The Personality Test Report

I realised with the benefit of hindsight that part of it should have been done differently so I changed the graphics but haven't changed the body of the report, even though Jazz's results have changed since it was written. I'll repost the updated report when I have time to write it.

And each of our results, if anyone is interested in reading more or seeing what was said at the time:

Alice
Andy
Cadman
Gwen
Ianto
Jack
Jazz
Jonesy
Owen
Steven
Toshiko

Back in March, we came across a personality test that was amazingly accurate. It suddenly occurred to me that neither of you were with us then and it would be interesting to see your results. I'm particularly curious about yours, Jonesy, compared to Ianto's.

The test is here and is only 4 questions long so it's very easy. Post the results in your journal when you are done so we can read it too. :)

When you've both completed it, I'll link you to the report I wrote for Jack at the time so you can see what the rest of us were too.

Until then, no cheating!

( Four birthdays this month... )

So I was thinking about what I could do to get back at you when I realised that you'll just get back at me and it will keep on escalating until I really do kill you ;)

So, can we call a truce?

24 weeks pregnant

Your baby is still on the skinny side with no body fat but her brain is growing rapidly and she's starting to fill the space in your uterus. By now, you probably have a definite "pregnant" shape and the linea nigra, a dark line of pigmentation, may appear down the centre of your abdomen. Your baby's taste buds are also forming and, believe it or not, her sweet tooth. Could that explain your sudden craving for doughnuts? No one knows for sure but it's a good excuse, next time you find yourself visiting the bakery.

I'm not craving doughnuts, but I would kill for one of those little chocolate fairy cakes they have at that bakery in Mermaid Quay. And by one I mean six. ;)

Also, I see there are plans for a Nerf War in the Hub, so if someone wouldn't mind letting me know a few minutes before they plan to attack, I might go down to one of the relaxation rooms and take a nap then.

Isn't he adorable!!! He still doesn't have a name though. Any ideas?

His name is Sushi. lol.

I am not looking forward to the end of this week. I've gotten used to sleeping in late, napping after lunch and basically not doing anything. Ianto has been working a bit and doing some things around the house, but I'll readily admit that I haven't.

Well, I did do some work in the nursery, but apart from that I haven't done anything. I have barely touched my computer this week, which is shocking, I know.

I can't believe how the time is flying though. I'm 23 weeks now. At the end of this week, Akira will be "viable" which will be wonderful, though I'm hoping that won't matter and she'll stay put until the end. According to my ticker, she is a foot long now. Hard to believe that something that long is curled up inside of me. She's kicking quite a lot now, especially in the mornings and she likes to use my bladder as a trampoline.

I'm guessing that everything is running smoothly at the Hub or I'm sure we would have heard by now. I do hope things are still running smoothly when we return and that everything is in its place... (I'm looking at you, Jack.)

Day 27 — This month, in great detail
Day 28 — This year, in great detail
Day 29 — Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days

( I'm going to do these all together because it's all mixed in anyway. )

http://improveverywhere.com/

This is a fun way to lose several hours if you have nothing else to do. I love the spontaneous musicals.

Uncooked Play Dough

2 cups of plain flour
4 tablespoons of 'cream of tartar'
2 tablespoons of cooking oil
1 cup of salt
2 cups of boiling water
food colouring
Optional: glitter or sand

*Just pop it all in a mixing bowl and mix!

*It looks as though it is not going to mix well at first but hang in there and throw it onto the bench to knead, and it will come together really nicely.

*Add peppermint oil for a great smell and even longer lasting playdough...

I haven't made this but I can't wait to be able to make things like this with Akira.

Taking things apart and putting them back together again. Often with improvements. ;)

( Painting )