ChiBits - versionLJ

I figured I should put up one of these in case people think all I use my LJ for is to post LOL links!

This journal is mostly friends only - comment and I might think about adding you :) Please don't be insulted if I don't, because honestly unless you like to read whining and self-absorbed plans you're not missing out on a whole lot anyway! If you're curious about me but don't know me that well, you can always read my less personal (and less whiny) stuff over at my public blog, ChiGarden, follow me on Twitter, take a look at my photos on Flickr or my attempts at art over at my deviantart gallery.

Hey guys, I know I've been totally slack with posting on LJ and with commenting on things =/

Anyway, I've been posting on a WA wedding forum and one of the people posted a thread asking about getting a wig styled in an updo appropriate for a wedding as she has a condition that leaves her bald. I mentioned that it's possible to buy custom cosplay wigs online, figuring that if cosplayers can do crazy hairstyles then someone can handle a simple bridal hairdo! She's interested but I don't actually know any reputable places to get a wig commission. I want to help this girl cos everyone deserves to feel beautiful on their wedding day :)

I know it's probably a long shot since you all do your own wigs and probably don't have time for commissions, but if you know anyone who does them please let me know and I'll pass on the details.

Totally forgot to post here - I'm engaged :D Jeff proposed while we were in Hamilton Island, and now we're in Perth for a couple of weeks over Christmas. I can't adequately communicate how happy I am, but I think people get the picture when they talk to me XD It's going to be a longish engagement because we have another year in Canberra and definitely want to get married in Perth, so it'll have to wait until we move back. I've started planning things already because I'm a dork like that!

It feels like I'm only in Perth for a short amount of time, even though I'll be here for over 2 weeks! I'm pretty much free in the few days left before Christmas and then until NYE, so if anyone has time to catch up around then let's organise something!

This meme went around a while ago, but since I seem to have been more successful in reading more novels lately and have been looking for more to devour read, I thought it was a good time to give it a look.

This list of books was published by the BBC in 2003, so I suppose it should be noted that there have probably been other great books published since then. It's also based on popularity rather than literary quality, so there's possibly some on here or not here that you might not agree with, but it seemed fun anyway! The list also appears to have been revised by BBC to fix up inconsistencies, so it might be a little different to one you might have seen previously.

Instructions:
1) Look at the list and put an ‘x’ after those you have read. Gonna bold them, I reckon it's easier to see
2) Add a ‘+’ to the ones you LOVE.
3) Star (*) those you plan on reading. Gonna italicise
4) Tally your total at the bottom.

( The list )

So I've read 27/100 books. Not bad! Kind of sad that the list doesn't include one of my favourite books, Eva Luna, or anything by the author.

I've italicised a few that I intend to read because Jeff has the book already or it's been recommended/mentioned to me previously. I also really want to start reading Terry Pratchett's books, but there's so many and I have no idea where to start!

Please recommend any novels that you enjoyed, whether it's on this list or not :)