So, just a little background, I am an Earth Dragon. I think this is pretty much the most badass thing ever. And, ever since I started dating, I would compare my zodiac sign to that of the guy involved. Currently, I am dating an Ox. And, you know, between the two, I think I win. :D
I mean, come on.
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FTW. Just look at that badassery.


FTL. But hey. That one seems to have a little bovine kung-fu action going on, amirite?

Dragon... Ox.... DRAGON... ox...All kidding aside, it's really interesting to see how many different accounts you can get of how a relationship is going to go based on the Chinese zodiac.

These two make a great pair as long as they share the same ambitions. As lovers they can be a very satisfying match. Their overall compatibility rating is 70%.

Alright... on to the next...

Have underlying respect for one another. No large conflicts or struggle for dominance. Workable relationship. Will cooperate for mutual aims.

Woo no LARGE conflicts?

Dragons are...incompatible with the Ox and Goat.

Well.

The Dragon and the Ox can make a great connection as long as they have similar goals in mind. The Ox may be put off by the Dragon's fiery, impetuous nature, which is in direct contrast to the Ox's solid, steady and serious approach to life. The Dragon does appreciate the Ox's honorable nature, however, and being a fearless, courageous Sign, won't be turned off by the Ox's judgmental or dogmatic demeanor.
As lovers these two can make a great match -- the Ox isn't terribly romantic, but can be incredibly passionate, which the passionate Dragon will appreciate. The Ox avoids arguments and is slow to anger, but when these two fight, it will be epic!

That one is probably one of my favorites. Although not entirely true, like all horrorscopes everywhere.

What can I take from all this? That apparently we're meant to be good lovers. And that maybe we'll tolerate each other. :P Fun times, fun times. So... yeah. Basically this was a waste of my time and yours, but at least I had fun.

...Oh, and apparently my roommate and I have good "marriage potential. :D"

The Writer's Block on LiveJournal (yes, I'm a traitor) for today was what my ideal lifestyle would be like 10 years down the road.  Ten years is a long time.  It's nearly half of my lifespan at the moment.  So I can only imagine what sort of changes will come my way by then.  But what I hope to happen?  *That* is a blank canvas, one that I frequently like to paint and re-paint.  There are a couple of things about my plan for my life that stay the same no matter what the daydream is. 

• Making the great love of my life into my life partner.  No, I don't mean this in a lesbian sense, as I'm not attracted to girls.  I mean that in the sense that I will have a partner for life.  Someone to work beside, sleep beside, and learn beside.  And when I say the great love of my life, I mean not only must I love him (for that is a must), but I also have to think of him as an ideal partner for me, someone that I respect and value and, in a way, stand in awe of.  I have had a few boyfriends in my life, and so far the only one that has fulfilled all of these things has been Wolff, who, while he has his own quirks, is perfectly capable of laughing at himself and allowing me to laugh at him too.  If Derek had taken his life in hand, it would have been he who filled all those things.  There is still time for him, but who can say what the future brings.  
• Living in the house of my dreams.  I spend a lot of time thinking about the sort of house I want when I grow older.  I know that it has to be cozy, whether that means a big or small house.  I do want more than one story, and a huge backyard.  It must have a porch, and it has to have a roof below the windows so that I could climb out onto the roof.  It can't be in a neighborhood too crowded (obviously), and I would prefer that it not be in traditional sort of stereotypical suburbs.  I like the woods, and would love it if I lived around them.  But mountains would be just as picturesque.  Also, it would be totally kickass if I had a winding staircase.
• Having animals EVERYWHERE.  I love dogs.  And cats.  And birds.  And rodents.  It would be cool to have a sheep, too.  So I want several of each.  Especially if I don't have kids by this time 10 years from now.  Speaking of which,
• Having kids.  This one is subject to change.  Sometimes I can't see myself growing old without them, sometimes I can't see myself with them.  I am often scared shitless of being a mother, and so often I give up the idea of kids altogether.  But if I end up having kids, I will have at least three, and two of their names will be Katherine Scarlett and Alexander James.  I will call them Katie Scarlett and Zander.  
• Getting started on my own business.  I'm not going to be an engineer forever.  I want to start a cozy little shop somewhere, selling used books or yarn and knitting things.  It would be the local hangout for elderly women and the sanctuary for bookwormy types like me.  
• Getting published.  If I had my way, multiple times.  I have a few stories I'd like to just get published.  I don't care about their success, I only want to see them in print.  And if they make any money, so much the better.

They say that time waits for no man.  I can feel the clock ticking, and I am so excited to see what the future holds for me.  One goal that I should have mentioned before:  I want to have my student loans disappear by ten years from now. If that means I have to go into hiding in Siberia, I'm relatively sure I can complete all of my other goals there.

We all have friends like that.  You know the ones.  They're always feeling sad and lonely and black and grey and blue and every other color and emotion in the rainbow but neutral.  Usually in pursuit of the opposite sex.  Surely you have those friends.  The ones who use technology to spread their emo. 

• *Insert Name Here* wishes he felt the same way!
• *Insert Name Here* thinks girls are hoes!
• *Insert Name Here* just wants to be happy!
• *Insert Name Here* is through with guys!
• *Insert Name Here* 's heart is broken!
• *Insert Name Here* is going out with the girls tonight!  No guys!  But here's my number anyway!
• *Insert Name Here* is engaged!
• *Insert Name Here* was a fool for getting engaged to that bastard!
• *Insert Name Here* is so lonely!
• ...horny!
• ...sexy!
• ...fat!

In case you haven't been able to tell, I feel very strongly about this.  Why can't people just be whatever they're going to be and be done with it?
Why does everything have to be completely polar shades of black or white?  But more than that, why do women (and some men) just bounce from one meaningless relationship to the next just because they don't want to be alone?  I know, I have harped on this one before.  But it really bothers me.  I know at least a couple of old friends who have this exact habit, and I don't know what to do with them/for them, and sometimes I don't think there's anything I can do.  
They alone can choose the way they live, but I just don't see the purpose in choosing this way.  What possible benefits can come with such an emotional roller coaster?  As you hit more downs, you begin to think that there won't be as many ups.  You get discouraged with yourself and/or the opposite sex, and you begin to wash your hands of the whole business.  Or you resign yourself to these loveless relationships you find yourself trapped in.  Neither is a good option. 
But whyyy?  The drama isn't worth it.  The lows certainly aren't worth it, and the highs can't possibly make up for all the bad news these relationships bring.  Graahh.  Silly MySpacey status messages.