Old School Geek

I'm in a craft swap over at craftster.org that's video game themed.  My partner gave me her wist (online wish-list for those of you that don't know) and this was on it.  I just had to make it for her.  A needlepoint Nintendo DS (lite) case.

I would do it a little differently if I made another.  For instance, I lined all the pieces individually before I sewed them together.  Next time I'll line it after it's assembled.  Also, the closure for this is tricky.  Initially I wanted to use magnet strips, but when the ds is in the case it's a little poofy and the magnets wouldn't attract each other.  Then I tried the stick-on velcro.  It doesn't like to stick on to yarn.  So I had to super glue it on there.

I got the tutorial for this here.  Have fun!

My Sick Brain

I'd like to post about something serious that effects more people than you would think.  Depression. 

My right-wing father thinks that depression and depression medications were something that was made up by the government to control people.  So right off the bat, I have no sympathy from my family.  Depression is a serious medical condition.  Yet there's no disability.  We're supposed to push our chemical imbalance aside and function as normal members of society.  And the drug companies?  Effexor, a drug I was on until recently, costs $324 for a month's  worth at my local Walmart pharmacy (no insurance).  I thought this medicine was supposed to help depression, not make it worse with it's impossible prices.

Effexor- don't ever take it.  It's a harsh medication to be on.  Makes you gain weight, makes you tired and lethargic (sometimes I would go to bed at 10pm and wake up around 11am and I would still be sleepy), and takes away any sexual pleasure.  That's right, anti-depressants effect your sex drive.

So the Dr. put me on Welbutren.  Said it would make me less tired and take away some of my appitite.  However, possible side effects include seizures.  The chance of seizure is increased by alcohol, or taking something as simple and harmless as a decongestiant.  Worth it?  Probably not.

Withdrawl- Effexor withdrawl is one of the worst things to ever go through.  I'm dizzy, I'll cry at the drop of a hat for no good reason, I have what are known as "brain ticks," and I'm starting to get violent and a bit suicidal.  I've had to take a leave of absense from my job; not a good thing as I'm broker than broke right now (account is over-withdrawn).  But could you imagine a customer (all of them are a pain, all the time) simply asking where something is, and me answering by throwing something at their head, screaming "Find it yourself!!" and curling up into a  ball and crying?  Not a good senario.

"Just suck it up."  Said by my mom and brother who are on vacation right now.  It's extremely difficult for me to control emotions ON the medication, and I can't control anything right now.

"Just suck it up."  No one understands what I've gone through mentally and what I'm going through now.  So please, if you know someone that deals with depression be patient, be forgiving, and for the love of God, try to sympathize.

Fallout

In a world where feral ghouls roam free, Nightkin have their own radio stations, and some quack named Cesar is trying to take over the Western United States.... you can always count on one thing: Vault Boy!

Yes, friends, I am that much of a geek. I created the pattern in KG Chart, a free download available on the internet.  It's pretty good for being free, but keep in mind that it's not perfect- it thought Vault Boy's hair should be green.

I'm pretty sure no one's reading this blog.  I guess I'm just doing this to keep my mind occupied.  Must... not... think... about... reality...

Dragon Age

Great game.  If you haven't played it yet, do it!  In my opinion, Origins is the better of the two, but whatever.

Speaking of Dragon Age, here is everyone's favorite crazy dragon-lady: Flemmeth!

Flemmeth here is in the style of "Nekomimi," or "cat-girl."  You'll notice the pointy ears and cat paws.  Made from a pattern that was put together by the fabulous "ghilie" of craftster.org.  Here's her blog: ghilie.wordpress.com.  Go check it out!

Go Team Venture!

Here's the first post to my blog.  I thought I'd open with something awesomely geeky- and what's more awesomely geeky than Hank and Dean Venture?

I cross stitched this baby using 16-count aida and plain black DMC floss.  Overall design is big enough to squash into a 4x6 frame, although 5x7 would probably be better.

"Go Team Venture!"
"Yeah, they do that sometimes..."