houseofdaggers (houseofdaggers) wrote,
@ 2009-07-19 20:36:00

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I see the point of these things. Really I do, and I wouldn't lie to you. Well, not about a stupid journal, anyway. It gives the fans something to read, and it's a way of gaining publicity. And it makes the people here communicate with each other, even outside of working.

But, honestly? None of the fans give a flying fuck about the camera woman. As for publicity, I'm not going to claim that this journal is widely-read. As for communicating with others here, I guess I'll write here for that reason. And also for the reason that I want to keep my job, seeing as it pays a lot better than other, more difficult jobs.

And, for starters, I'll say a few things about myself.
One: I wear earplugs when I'm working the cameras. I don't really wanna hear that.
Two: I have a knife collection in my basement. Don't ask how many, 'cause I can't count that high in English. In Chinese, yes, but not in English.
Three: Maybe you guessed from the title of this and the previous fact, but no, English is not my first language. I'm a Chinese immigrant.

All right, that's all for now. Maybe you'll get more later. Maybe not.

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	houseofdaggers 2009-07-20 03:02 am UTC (link)
	I guess I could try a little more for a better camera stand. Is there actually a place where I can find one that isn't rickety? Hah, okay. If you'd like to. But I can count okay in English. Maybe you'd do better to just teach me that. As for my idea of fun, it doesn't involve knives being used in sexual ways. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nudityonlegs 2009-07-20 03:18 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, sure. There are lots of places that'll fix it up for you, but if you want me to do it, I won't charge ya. Professional courtesy and all. And I can teach you, sure. You seem bright, it's not too hard. Then what're the knives for? You collect them or you just like to scare off creepers? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	houseofdaggers 2009-07-20 03:25 am UTC (link)
	Okay, that sounds like a plan, then. Thanks. I didn't know you were skilled at fixing camera stands. The worst part is getting the English numbers switched with Chinese. The last time I said my age, I said that I was twenty-san, not twenty-three. All of the above. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nudityonlegs 2009-07-20 03:29 am UTC (link)
	Makes sense to know how to fix something you work with. And it means I don't have to deal with people who'll try to rip me off. I can imagine. And both languages are tough, I think. So san is three then? Heh, know how to use them then? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	houseofdaggers 2009-07-20 03:42 am UTC (link)
	Makes enough sense. As for people ripping you off, you could always check around to make sure no one is. But then again, if you can fix it, why bother? Yeah, san is three. Hell, I could teach you a bit of Chinese in return if you wanted, for fun. I think it makes more sense than English. Of course. I don't see the point in owning things I can't use. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nudityonlegs
2009-07-20 03:52 am UTC (link)

Yeah, but if you don't know how things work, how would you know? And most people don't bother.

Would you teach me to swear? It's always the best part, I think. And yeah, English is a bastardization of a lot of languages, so what'd you expect? It's got it's own messed up charm though. What other language would accept bootylicious as a word?

Cool. I like a girl who can kick ass. What're you doing wasting away behind a camera?

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houseofdaggers
2009-07-20 04:04 am UTC (link)

Yeah, makes enough sense. Or you could just threaten people, and then they wouldn't dare screw you over? Hah.

Sure, I'll teach you how to swear. It can be pretty fun, especially when people have no clue what you're saying. Besides, I need some help on my english curses. What? Bootylicious is a word?

You can like whatever you want, but it won't help you. As for what I'm doing: handling the camera and making sure people don't make fools of themselves and getting paid for it.

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	nudityonlegs 2009-07-20 04:15 am UTC (link)
	True enough, I suppose. Too much work sometimes. Then you get the random wise guy who thinks he's tougher than you. Exactly. And apparently it's a word now. It's in the dictionary or something, which makes it legitimate in my book. Just saying, don't have to get so cold. I'm not one of the creepers you'll have to knife, no worries. And do what you gotta, I guess. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	houseofdaggers 2009-07-20 04:34 am UTC (link)
	But the random wise guy who thinks he's tougher is the very reason I do things like that. I can't believe that would actually be a word. People are so insane. Haha, okay. As long as I don't have to stab you. I really hate having to get blood all over the carpet... Just joking, I've never stabbed a person. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nudityonlegs 2009-07-20 05:00 am UTC (link)
	Oh? Like a challenge then? Apparently we're running out of ways to sound stupid, so why not. Tch, yeah right, you sound pro. For all I know you're the one I should be wary of, Ms. Billions of Knives. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	houseofdaggers 2009-07-20 05:21 am UTC (link)
	Eh, more like showing arrogant bastards their places. But, hey, if you wanna call it a challenge, whatever. I have faith that the people of this country will never run out of ways to sound stupid. Yeah, sure. Like I'm secretly an assasin? As interesting as that sounds, I promise not. And it's not quite billions of knives. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nudityonlegs 2009-07-20 05:40 am UTC (link)
	Well aren't you feisty. You show'em. Too true, too true. So you weren't born here, I'm guessing? I'm sure that's what all assassins say. I'll know to stay on your good side then if I'm ever at your house. Not quite a billion knives doesn't sound comforting. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	houseofdaggers 2009-07-20 06:01 am UTC (link)
	... Really. If you could read, you'd see that I mentioned I'm an immigrant. Well, if I were an assassin, I'd know. But I don't, so I can't tell you. Were you planning on being at my house? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nudityonlegs 2009-07-20 06:10 am UTC (link)
	Or if you don't want encouragement, that's cool too. Yeah, yeah, my bad. Skim reading only works for English assignments I guess. No, but anything's possible. Just making a note. I would say I'd stay on your good side in general, but your not quite billion of knives aren't with you all the time. Plus it'd be too hard. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	houseofdaggers 2009-07-20 06:24 am UTC (link)
	You have a talent for making everything sound awkward. Or when you have to read the scripts for movies. Actually, I more like don't read those. I wouldn't assume I don't have my not quite billion of knives with me at all times. Assumptions are dangerous. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nudityonlegs 2009-07-20 06:29 am UTC (link)
	Eh? How so? No point in reading them. They're all the same. Just need to know when and where you're supposed to zoom and pan, and usually the director can just tell you that. They are, but I doubt you could sneak in that many knives in the building and not be obvious. Seems a bit clunky to me. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	houseofdaggers 2009-07-20 06:50 am UTC (link)
	I don't know. Probably a born talent. Eh, that sounds pretty true. But the directors get so bitchy after you ask too many questions. I thought you were under the impression I was a professional. And maybe I don't need that many knives to kill someone. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nudityonlegs 2009-07-20 07:28 am UTC (link)
	Probably. Nothing's awkward though unless you make it. Put you off kilter already? Tch, directors are prima donas sometimes. Why not show those arrogant bastards their places? Not so much anymore. I'm sure you could do damage with them, but you're probably the defense only type of person if you haven't used them on people before. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	houseofdaggers 2009-07-21 05:24 am UTC (link)
	That's a lie. You don't have to make things awkward for them to just be awkward. Haha, because I've learned how to shut my mouth when it can endanger my job. Well, most of the time. I can't say I don't slip up. Eh, defense is close enough. What, am I supposed to just be stabbing random people otherwise? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nudityonlegs 2009-07-21 05:47 am UTC (link)
	Depends. Some things are awkward yeah, but not a lot. Still think it depends on what you make of it. Hey, if they fire you, you can always come work for security. We need more chicks, seriously. I think you'd do a good job. Nah, randomly stabbing people's a serial killer thing. But I don't know what you'd do with so many. You like to cook or something? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	houseofdaggers 2009-07-21 06:15 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, maybe, but some things are easier to make awkward than other things, at the very least. Haha, that would probably be amusing. I think I would be at least a foot shorter than the average security person. I don't think I'd need that many knives for cooking. That'd be just a little bet excessive. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nudityonlegs 2009-07-21 06:55 am UTC (link)
	I'll agree to that. Those situations tend to be so much fun though. Yeah, security here seems to be taller than average anyway, but hey, it might mean no one will mess with you. It's probably like in the military. A girl who can hold her own there gets respect. Some people might say lots of knives in general are excessive, but to each their own. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	houseofdaggers 2009-07-22 05:29 am UTC (link)
	And that's probably only because you like making other people feel awkward. So if I'm there, the height average would pretty much go back to normal. I'll think about it, though. If I decide I'm sick of filming porn, I might see if I can join you guys. Yeah, yeah, tell me something I don't know. Loads of people say that having more that two knives is overkill. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nudityonlegs
2009-07-22 05:59 am UTC (link)

See, I knew you were bright. Some people like to put jerks in their places, others like to make them uncomfortable. Different strokes for different folks.

Yeah, pretty much, dragging us down, yeesh. And you should. We need something pretty to look at. The control room is so bland.

Ah, who cares? So long as you're happy with them, it's no big deal. At least you don't collect dolls or something boring.

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	houseofdaggers 2009-07-22 07:27 am UTC (link)
	Whatever works for you, I guess. Death by awkwardness is always amusing to watch, so go ahead. Just making you guys more normal. And isn't there stuff you're supposed to be looking at down there? Like cameras and whatnot? Yeah, I leave the collecting dolls to ten year olds, thanks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)