live from the MKE (many small things make a post)

[rhivolution]

In real life/fandom life:
- I need to do some RPing once I get back to the UK (next few days) and get post-jetlag and back into the work week, but I'm feeling a little meh about it right now. Make me un-meh?

- I've have realised just how much my migraines may be stress-related--I've had to take painkillers maybe twice since going on vacation. Unfortunately, having an anxiety disorder does not make for not having a stressful life. damn.

- I'm trying to finish Flora Segunda before I leave town tomorrow (library book) but I'm having limited luck. I know if I just buckle down it'll be fine, but still. so unmotivated.

- Oh my god why can the UK not have libraries like the MCFLS?

- Seche Vite without a basecoat chips like a mofo. Does anyone have any advice? I was so chuffed to score some here because it costs close to ten quid in Britain (also got the two Hunger Games CG polishes on clearance at Ulta for $4.99 each whut).

In current events:
- The Tony Scott story has made me really sad today, and if reports of his condition are true, it hits a little too close to home. Not sure why it's made me so mopey, but still.

- I don't feel compelled to comment much on Akin because I am pretty sure we are all, regardless of political affiliation, in accord (and if we are not, then what are you doing here): what the fuck.

- I do feel compelled as a Wisconsinite to inform you that Paul Ryan is even more of a douchebag than you already think he is. No, seriously. (If you are a moderate Republican, I would ask you to reconsider your vote.) I've lived in MA under Romney and WI while Ryan's been in office, and neither of them have done anything stellar, but Ryan has been an embarrassment to the state.

And finally:
- okay I love this Kate Spencer icon I made ngl even if it doesn't match my mood. KATE SPENCER ON ARROW means I might even watch it. Cheers to carthaginians and bossymarmalade for the info. Also (and Mags is gonna kill me for saying this) Stephen Amell is a little bit eyecandy, though he doesn't look much like even New52 Ollie Queen to me.

Comments

[tempusfrangit]

Curious as to what the MCFLS does/offers that UK libraries do not?
*Intrigued*

[rhivolution]

All of the UK library systems I've patronised have had a seriously limited collection of circulating material as compared to the US ones I have known, even in small towns. Anecdotal experience, but I'm led to understand this is pretty much universal.

[tempusfrangit]

Hmm, I think that is true but also dependent on a number of factors. Do you live in an area with a consortium? My local library is part of a consortium which means I can get books from anywhere from South Gloucestershire to Bath and Bristol and North and South Somerset for a small fee (like about £1.45). For outside the area, it costs slightly more but not too expensive. So, say you wanted Harry Potter but we didn't have it in but Bath did, they'd send it down.

I have to say that is what I seem to be dealing a lot with people bringing back books from different librarys and requests/reservations.

And also, the libraries here have just had their funding cut by a drastic amount of money until the government was told to put it back and run a proper and full service.

So there is my in defence of UK libraries but I would still love to check out the US stuff. *precioussss books*

[rhivolution]

Glasgow's not, I'm afraid, just the city system. And they tend to move books out of circulation, I've found! There are some books that I read in 2005, that there were several copies of at that time, which are no longer in circ and were not replaced despite being in print (or in the case of hardcover, repaired/rebound). I find that really disheartening. It's stasis at a certain amount of material rather than increase. I can appreciate why, considering the cuts, but even before those cuts, it still was an issue.

Both the Milwaukee system and the Western/Central Massachusetts system were really good to me, so. idk what the deal is.

[ar]

do feel compelled as a Wisconsinite to inform you that Paul Ryan is even more of a douchebag than you already think he is. No, seriously.

Ughhhhhh, I know, right? I was so embarrassed for the state when Romney announced Ryan as his running mate.

[carthaginians]

Kate on Arrow means I may watch too ngl. Just need more Kate in my life. (You are brill, btw, wish had more occasion to talk to you in-game).

/hugs