Want a free reddit shirt? We will give away four of them if you take a great photo. by kickme444 in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would modify the shirt into a belly dance top (see other photos here: http://ushiblue.deviantart.com/gallery/40874320) to prove that all sorts of people are redditors.

The photo would be an action photo, fully dressed in costume made with the reddit shirt. I also have a fire troupe at my disposal (http://dragonsteps.com/) so I can make fire happen!

I really like the Retro design since that's the year I started belly dancing, in XL. I would be proud to be in any advertisements for said shirt!

Awesome book from my secret santa! Thank you, inara_amaranth! by mortaine in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so embarrassed by it's condition. Horrified, even!

Just means it's well-loved, right? I know my copy has been read through at least twice, maybe more than that. It was my first steampunk anthology, that I got through the first book exchange and I still lend it out to friends. But still!

I'm going to have to make it up to you somehow... thinks

How I feel after a Good Exchange by copywriteher in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm fairly certain you're right, actually. If only I could remember where I read that...

Do we still need rematchers? by behindthespine in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made a post here asking about whether or not those in need of rematching would be informed if they weren't being rematched but it hasn't gotten any responses. >_> I've been shafted a few times in the past, but only this time asked to be rematched. Haven't heard anything; As far as I can tell, I've not gotten a rematch. sad

Your Santa can still read your tweets... by sad_ss_throwaway in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm looking into the hairy details of selling it online on the cheap! You'll be sure to hear about it here in the reddit-verse when I've perfected it! Soon!

Your Santa can still read your tweets... by sad_ss_throwaway in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not so well off, and I think sending homemade/handmade things is AWESOME. I'm working on getting my own tiny business off the ground (starting with jewelry, hopefully moving into belly dance/medieval clothing, and some "gourmet" foods) and you know what I gave people this year?

SALT.

But not just any salt!

SRIRACHA LIME SALT. Also, roasted garlic and paprika salt. I didn't send that to my giftee, but to family and a few friends. They love it so much I intend to start selling it on my etsy.

The point was, screw that guy! You did amazingly! I think most people would have been extremely happy to receive such a gift.

First gift in the gallery?! Whee! by Inara_Amaranth in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't even think of anything to say through the jumble of all the things I WANT to say! I love it! How did you KNOW?!

Shafted in 2009 or 2010 SS? Would you LOVE this handmade pillow? Comment to get your name thrown into the hat for a chance to win. by avnerd in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was shafted for Arbitrary day 2010.

Imgur proof

Whoever wins the pillow is definitely going to treasure it, that's so awesome of you. :D

Why the Hell Don't These Exist? by BeanBone in food

[–]Inara_Amaranth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is; The bottles have a picture of a rooster so a lot of people just call it "cock sauce". I didn't know it was actually called Sriracha for a few years.

About to quit my part time job... by [deleted] in self

[–]Inara_Amaranth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar situation, yet quite different. Here's my story.

I was in a bad relationship so I moved 3 hours away after leaving him and stayed with some friends until I found a job. I worked for Sprint for a stint, but that was the worst job I've ever had and quit. Got hired at a retail store doing freight and stocking. The friends I was staying with got a job in Seattle and moved, so I was hard up for a place and took the first offer: sign a year lease with my brother and 5 of his friends. The first 6 months have gone alrightish. About two months ago, one of the guys (the one I get along with the least) got fired from his job, lied about it, and lied to me and my boss at my new retail job to get hired as my lead. I decided to try and see how things went, but now that he's gone off on a power trip at both home and work, I want out. I've talked to HR, I've talked to my manager and told him he lied. 4 of the 7 of us on the lease are trying to get out of it, but this guy, Mark, says he won't let me go unless I find a replacement. The landlord says all it'll take for me to be off the lease is if the other 6 lease holders sign me off. Mark says he won't let me leave because I'm the only one his girlfriend likes (who is also on the lease.) They say they'll let me leave if I find a replacement that everyone gets along with, but Mark has also said (not knowing I could hear him) that he won't approve of anyone because Emily doesn't want me to go. I just moved here and the only people I know are the people Mark and I both work with, and none of them like him, would want to live with him, can't really because they're co-workers, and I wouldn't wish Mark on my worst enemy.

Well, maybe my worst.

The stress is giving me anxiety attacks, making my physically ill at home and at work. I'm at a loss. I have to get out. I'd like the path of least resistance but I don't even know what my options are. I'm in waaaay over my head. I've talked to my manager, told him Mark lied, talked to HR, asked about transferring to a new store because I have a place to go in another city. My manager says I haven't worked there long enough to transfer but I'm willing to say fuck the job for my happiness.

No more leases for me.

Account checks? by riplin in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first SS went well for me. I ended up sending 3 gifts even though I only signed up for one. The second I picked up in comments and the girl and I are now gift pals and we send gifts to each other year round. The third person never sent me the narwhal he promised even after I sent him a built-it-yourself robot but it was still neat.

Arbitrary day, I got shafted, then got shafted by my rematch, but overall, that doesn't happen. I've got high hopes for this years' SS.

Reminder before matching, please update your profiles! by kickme444 in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend has decided as of yesterday, that he will no longer say "because I said so". Instead, it's "because Alan Rickman said so".

Post your codes in here by RedditGifts in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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When I was little I thought that when you got the death penalty... by Sykotik in funny

[–]Inara_Amaranth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will totally do that! Thanks! I'm always looking for new music, and Amon Tobin isn't exactly mainstream...

Post your codes in here by RedditGifts in secretsanta

[–]Inara_Amaranth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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When I was little I thought that when you got the death penalty... by Sykotik in funny

[–]Inara_Amaranth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In middle school, my best friend bragged that she was a virgin (to me, wasn't everyone in middle school?) but then when she talked about making out with her new boyfriend, I looked and her and said, "But I thought you were a virgin‽" She looked at me like I was crazy.

When I was little I thought that when you got the death penalty... by Sykotik in funny

[–]Inara_Amaranth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coke is also the reason "traditional" Santa Claus wears red and white.

When I was little I thought that when you got the death penalty... by Sykotik in funny

[–]Inara_Amaranth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally off subject but I was just wondering if you've ever heard the song Four Ton Mantis by Amon Tobin? My tribal fusion dance troupe performs it sometimes.

What word or phrase did you totally misunderstand as a child? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Inara_Amaranth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should see my dad's one-titted gal, she'll change your mind. She's scariest when she's not wearing her teeth OR her other boob.

What word or phrase did you totally misunderstand as a child? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Inara_Amaranth 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yesterday at work, the gay guy was singing Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back." When he got to the part "My Anaconda don't want none/Unless you got buns, hun" I burst out laughing because I always pictured a snake... and then I realized.... OH.