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KJ ([personal profile] owlmoose) wrote2005-10-17 06:59 pm
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media potpourri

I downloaded some free image manipulation software the other day so I could fool around with making userpics. This is one of my latest; SE gave me the idea and I couldn't resist. I'm lousy at it, but it's fun.

So the local Borders (local to my work, not to my home) is having an educator sale, where all local employees of schools and colleges get a 25% discount off books and music. Tomorrow is the last day, and I am contemplating dropping by at lunchtime. I already went on Friday and picked up a couple of things, but sales such as this are difficult for me to resist. Anyone have any suggestions? Is there any CD that I simply cannot live another day without? (You can look back through my music memes for an idea of my tastes. Also classical and movie scores, which won't come up in a song lyrics game. Book suggestions are also welcomed, but my to-read pile is already a mile high, and it will all be put on hold on November 8th anyway.)

Speaking of the music game, a heads up. New one tomorrow, Tuesday 10/18, probably around 8:30 am Pacific. Be there or be some dull, un-hip shape.

Finally, if you do not wish to die of cuteness, you should probably not click here.

[identity profile] yuna-flowering.livejournal.com 2005-10-18 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
Hm. The only music I can recommend are soundtracks- I'm hoping I get the one for FFX-2 for Christmas. Pirates of the Caribbean and a little Star Wars wouldn't go amiss either. On the books side, if you like fantasy, try the Old Kingdom Trilogy by Garth Nix (Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen). Or if you like more contemporary, try what I have dubbed the "Scarecrow Books" by Matthew Reilly (Ice Station, Area 7, and Scarecrow). 3 of the quotes I have on my FF.net profile (the 2nd, 4th, and 5th) come from those books.

[identity profile] owlmoose.livejournal.com 2005-10-18 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
I love most of the Final Fantasy music, but the X-2 soundtrack doesn't do as much for me (though I do adore the opening theme). Too poppy, not enough majesty. Star Wars is a good idea, though; I don't have any of those. And I will look into those books as well. Thanks!