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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
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9:11 am - I'm back
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46 days on the road with my kids--we've survived!
I'm home and delving into RL; work starts on Sunday and the kids all go back to school on Monday.
I'm reading a lot of stuff I missed while on the road and need to watch Torchwood so I'm up to date when the finale airs this week.
Honestly, I'm not that happy to be home, but I am happy to be back on LJ and reading the wonderful fic I find here.
current mood:  hungry
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| Monday, March 17th, 2008
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10:01 pm - On the road (and, thankfully, not squashed in the middle)
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Over a month on the road. I'm tired, cranky, and not handling curve-balls well.
Jan made me the lovely new icon and that made me smile. It's cheaper and better for me than the massive amounts of alcohol I want to be swilling right now. Thanks much, Jan!
I still have over two weeks left on the road and I don't know how I'm going to make it. DH joined us this weekend and brought with him . . . the FLU. He's feverish, achy, coughing and miserable. Do you know how bad men are at being sick? My DH is worse than that. I still have eight stops and over 3300 miles left to drive.
Please send good thoughts and prayers so I don't kill anyone or go hide in the woods.
My color today:
you are saddlebrown
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Your dominant hues are red and yellow... most of what you do is motivated by your need to change things and have a good time, but you've been known to settle down and think out a situation, too. You tend to surprise people just when they're starting to feel like they've got you down.
Your saturation level is high - you get into life and have a strong personality. Everyone you meet will either love you or hate you - either way, your goal is to get them to change the world with you. You are very hard working and don't have much patience for people without your initiative.
Your outlook on life can be bright or dark, depending on the situation. You are flexible and see things objectively.
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current mood:  angry
current music: Snoring
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| Thursday, February 14th, 2008
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2:59 pm - Because I'm putting off the things I must do
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you are darkgreen
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Your dominant hue is green. You're logical and steadfast, focused on figuring life out and doing what makes sense. You value being trusted because you know you're taking the time to figure things out and everyone should just follow you.
Your saturation level is very high - you are all about getting things done. The world may think you work too hard but you have a lot to show for it, and it keeps you going. You shouldn't be afraid to lead people, because if you're doing it, it'll be done right.
Your outlook on life is slightly darker than most people's. You try to see things for what they are and face situations honestly. You'd rather get to the point than look for what's good.
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Found at ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) jans_fiction; it suits me today as I prepare for the road. Thanks, Jan!
current mood:  excited
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| Monday, February 11th, 2008
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7:32 am - Road Trip
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For the next eight weeks I'm going to be on a cross country road trip with my kids. I doubt if I'll have any time to read LJ :-(
But, it should be a great trip.
I know I'm going to miss a lot of spectacular writing while I'm gone, but I look forward to catching up when I get back.
(I'm also missing Torchwood and QaF rewind :-(. That's how I know I'm totally out of time this week--I still haven't watched last week's QaF (S02E01!). Bah!)
current mood: hungry
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| Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
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12:30 pm - Late Anniversary
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I'm "celebrating" late. I joined LJ Dec 2007 so that I could comment on the moving, thoughtful, well written fics I was reading here. Since then I've made some friends, read a whole lot of great fic (and a bit of not so great fic), found fic award sites, discovered more 'verses I've grown to love, betad for some wonderful writers, and generally had a great time.
Special thanks to those I seem to "talk to" the most:
![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) jans_intentions who was sexymermaid when I joined; who introduced me to Justin and Brian
i_luv_trees and jasonsnene who both let me read their fics before they post them
lit_gal who introduced me to The Sentinel by doing a Buffy X-over
pixel2817 who (among other things) pointed me at the fun that was Xander's Bar-room Tales; featuring every x-over 'verse you can think of (and 25 more)
stillrose who writes long, tasty Spike/Xander AUs
In honor of my first anniversary I re-read the very first piece of fan fic I read (and the reason why I was completely taken by it from the start): Repossession by lazuli_cat. It was even better the second time around!
Thanks to my whole flist. You guys are the greatest. You are supportive, share your fic, and bring a smile to my face on a daily basis!
current mood:  satisfied
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| Friday, January 18th, 2008
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3:10 pm - For the first time in ages . . .
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I think I've gotten enough of James Marsters this week. Honestly, I didn't think it would ever happen.
current mood:  productive
current music: My DH's voice, reading Daily Kos to me
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| Thursday, January 17th, 2008
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4:41 pm - Torchwood S02E01
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| Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
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11:58 am - I stole this so I wouldn't have to write a real post
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I stole this from arlad
Thanks, dear!
total number of tracks: 1964
total length of music: 14.03 days
sort by song title:
- first song: Absolutely Not by Deborah Cox
- last song: 80's - The Clash - London Calling
sort by time:
- shortest song: Prelude to the End of the Game - Sting (0:21)
- longest song: Pink Floyd - Live 8 (24.18)
sort by album:
- first song: Until the End of the World - U2
- last song: Walk on By - Seal
sort by artist:
- first song: Dream On - Aerosmith
- last song: Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
sort by genre:
- first song: Full Acoustic Set - Staind (acoustic)
- last song: Mo Ghile Mear (Our Hero) - Sting and the Chieftains (World)
top 10 most played songs:
- Tequila Sunrise (Live) - Eagles
- Hotel California (Live) - Eagles
- Proud - Heather Small
- Take it Easy (Live) - Eagles
- Miami 2017 - Billy Joel
- I've Got A Theory/Bunnies/If We're Together - Cast of Buffy
- Marrakesh Express - Crosby Stills & Nash
- Galileo - Indigo Girls
- Do you remember? - Phil Collins
- Under your spell - Cast of Buffy
first five songs that comes up on shuffle:
- Like it or not - Genesis
- Don't Give Up - Peter Gabriel
- The Town - James Marsters
- Your Song - Rod Stewart
- Come Again - Sting
number of songs that come up when you search for:
- "sex": 0
- "love": 57
- "you": 152
- "death": 2
- "hate": 0
- "wish": 4
- "monkey": 5
current mood: hungry
current music: Sting and his silly lutes
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| Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
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6:11 pm - Quirks meme
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Tagged by we_dreamerz
List five habits/quirks/facts about yourself
Tag five people to do the same
current mood:  full
current music: What is and what should never be (live version)
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| Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
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7:20 pm - Where would they go from here?
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I haven't been posting, though I try my best to comment on every fic I read. Since it's the time of year for me to procrastinate and pretend I don't have 20 things I should be doing, I had some deep thoughts. In the fandoms I've acquired this past year, where do I see each one of them 5 years post end-of-series?
Oh, I have an Insane Journal-- http://mistress_tien.insanejournal.com. When/if a migration occurs I'll meet you there.
current mood: procrstinating
current music: the dripping of my kitchen faucet
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| Thursday, December 6th, 2007
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7:58 am - Anyone in So Cal?
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Joss and company will be picketing at Fox tomorrow from 10-2 in support of the WGA strike.
Press Release here
Actors expected to join the march include Eliza Dushku ("Buffy," "Angel," Tru Calling"), Alexis Denisof ("Buffy," "Angel," "How I Met Your Mother"), Nathan Fillion ("Buffy," "Firefly," Serenity, Waitress, "Desperate Housewives"), Summer Glau ("Angel," "Firefly," Serenity, "The Sarah Connor Chronicles"), Amy Acker ("Angel," "Alias," "Ghost Whisperer"), Felicia Day ("Buffy," "The Guild"), and Juliet Landau ("Buffy," "Angel," BioShock).
Many of the writers will be there, too. It's a "Feed the mind, feed the body" event, so bring books and food to donate.
I'm on the other side of the country under about a foot of snow, so I won't be there. But, if I was still in So Cal I'd join the line. I'd really like Dollhouse to become a reality.
current mood:  14 degrees
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| Saturday, September 1st, 2007
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12:14 pm - Queer as Folk thoughts
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I'm still not around much and it look like I'll be working six days a week when school starts. So, there's no time or energy for thoughtful posts; just random thoughts.
I'm watching QaF. I d/led it ages ago and never got the urge to watch. But jans_intentions (formerly sexymermaid)'s been writing QaF in Noir and Forbidden Fruit/No Other Way and I decided I wanted to get to know Brain, Justin, and Michael. Over the last week I've watched the first season. Here are my (scattered) thoughts:
--I've been Michael in another life. You just gotta love him. He just gives and gives and gives (not just to Brian). I was in therapy for years to break myself of that habit.
--Justin really is more mature than Brian (I loved it when Justin actually told Brian that).
--I'm still totally torn about Michael and David. I like David. And, I loved when David told Brian "I want him more than you don't want me to have him". I also loved that he danced for King of Babylon. I am fascinated by the "kept man/woman" air of Michael/David. As a woman I've dealt with some of the same issues and always felt like Michael did--like a pampered pet. I'm happy they worked things out (although I'm sure season two will change that).
--I've known Brian many times in my life. And, loved him every single time. I wish my Brians had been as bottom-line caring as this one is though.
--Brian trying to off himself in the last ep was too predictable for me. I guess it's because I'm old. My life started at 30 and although it's sometimes mundane, it's never boring.
--I was totally shocked at how the season ended. Although, in my heart I knew it couldn't end with the perfect "Last Dance" scene.
--I am *so* into buddy shows. Buddies that always come through. Hence: My Boys and Entourage.
--I was happily surprised at the amount of sex and nudity in the show. It was nice to see people get of bed "the morning after" and not have any clothing on. (Honestly, are there women who sleep in their bras?) Beautiful bodies. Very beautiful bodies. And, I've never seen so many penises (peni?) before. I also found the sex to be a lot more sexy than most p*rn. Most p*rn is tab A into slot B, but truly sexy stuff has a healthy dose of thought and premeditation.
--If one of my sons grows up to be gay, I want to channel Debbie. She rocks!
Thoughts are all done. Keep up the good writing everyone! I read when I can and try to remember to save the stuff I don't have time for at the moment.
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| Saturday, August 18th, 2007
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5:27 pm - Not dead
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Although I know why you're wondering.
Summer got up and bit me in the *ss. Too much work, too much time needed to take care of the kids, and too many cranky days with my DH.
Soooooooo.....I've been reading. Occasionally commenting. I haven't been a Good Reader. Most of my comments are just "Thanks" and I feel a bit bad about that. But, my take is that some positive comment is better than none. My apologies to my author friends who haven't gotten much out of me in ages.
I've got recs, but am too tired to give a d*mn. I'll post them someday.
RL is continuing to be a b*tch. I don't have a job lined up for fall, so money will be tight soon. The kids will be back in school though. That will be nice and we'll be able to get into a decent schedule again.
Love to you all. I'll get my act together someday.
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| Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007
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6:13 pm - Anyone watching Torchwood?
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I've watched the first few eps of the first season and I'm really enjoying it. The plots are interesting, the characters well-thought-out, and, hey, it's British tv--very little real violence and lots of sex ;-)
Other interesting/cool things:
- The producer is Russell T. Davies, who also writes and produces Queer as Folk and the new Doctor Who.
- According to Wikipedia: "Davies connected the name of Torchwood to an idea for a modern British telefantasy programme in the style of American dramas like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel that he had been developing before he began work on Doctor Who". Wiki article.
- The central character is a strong, smart, non-stunningly-beautiful woman (I'd call her cute). Inoticed that she doesn't run "like a girl". In the chase scenes she runs like she's really going to catch the bad guy (in the day, I also noticed this about Buffy).
- Captain Harkness is omnisexual, though we haven't seen any of that yet (there has been talk of it and I know at least two of the eps in season one have themes that explore this further).
- I was happily shocked at the amount of sex shown in the second ep. Not on do they show it once, but when we find out that a critical event happens during it, they show it again on video (probably twice!).
- There is a show called "Torchwood DeClassified" that runs 10 minutes and gives behind the scenes info on each ep. The one for the ep with all the sex, doesn't even talk about the sex scene and definitely doesn't go all "Entertainment Tonight" about it.
- The Captain reminds me of Mark Harmon for some reason.
- One of the supporting characters is Asian (there aren't many on tv--Gray's Anatomy, Lost, Heroes, The Closer--though there are probably more, though not on shows I watch).
current mood: fully of garlic cheese bread
current music: Police--Message in the Bottle
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| Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
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4:05 pm - Recs and thoughts
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| Tuesday, June 19th, 2007
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4:03 pm - The waiting is over
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I haven't been around for the last few weeks. I've had some medical issues and have been awaiting results. Unlike other people, when I'm ok I talk constantly; when I'm really worried I get really quiet. So, I've been reading a ton, but not even commenting in many cases. I just didn't have the wherewithall to even say "thanks". My apologies to the many wonderful authors I've not thanked. I will do my best to comment on further chapters.
The results? So far, all negative. We're down to dealing with the less scary issues. Cancer was ruled out today (all the biopsies came back negative!), but there might be a chronic issues to deal with.
Driving home from the doctor I got to thinking about why I get so quiet when I'm scared. I think it's because 1) I worry that no one really cares, 2) I don't want anyone to worry about me, and 3) no one can really do anything anyway. I don't know where in my background I came up with this group of emotional/mental issues, but there you go.
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| Thursday, June 7th, 2007
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5:25 pm - Busy, busy, busy (and it ain't gettin' better)
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Hey, ho! I'm still alive and reading!
RL has been a bitch--a death in the family, houseguests (expected and unexpected), end of year stuff for the kids, and at least one new job for me for the summer. I've also got some health concerns that I hope to have straighted out soon (or at least identified).
What am I reading?
I'm thrilled to be on both lit_gal and jans_intentions 's personal journals and am reading much juicy stuff there. It's all flocked and ranges from original fic to The Sentinel to AU Joss-verse. If you know either one of these fine writers I encourage you to stay in touch with them and friend their "other" journals. Their writing never fails to impress.
My personal kink is BDSM and D/s. Not necessarily whips and chains (although that's hot in the right setting), but specifically loving d/s relationships. If this makes your panties wet as it does me, don't miss:
Leather Bound by elyxer. She just posted the last chapter on her lj, but up to there chapters can be found here. The characters are Brian and Justin from Queer as Folk, which I know zero about. I am d/l season one right now, but her warnings say that she's not a slave to cannon. It's hot, wonderful, real-feeling writing and explores different kinds of gay d/s relationships. There will be a sequel, so now's the time to friend her journal!
If you're a fan of QaF and BDSM, don't miss this page of stories at BJfic.net (where I originally found Leather Bound).
I was at a loss last week; too tired and ticked off to write or do anything constructive. I went back to The Titanium Whip Awards and read fandoms (and original fic) that I'd skipped before. I went through every story on the Extreme BDSM page and was very happy. Sometimes I think it's best to NOT know the characters. Then you can enjoy the pleasure, pain, and submission without worrying about cannon. Heck I read an X-files story that really pushed my buttons (and I didn't know which one was Mulder and which one was Scully--Scullly only makes a cameo appearance in the fic ;-) Geez, I can't even figure out what the name of it is. What good am I?
Sorry. I'll keep better track for next time.
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| Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007
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3:44 pm - But, brain death is definitely a possibility
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I think I said I was going to discuss some tv stuff on my last post. Ha. My short-term memory didn't stick around long enough for me to write the post. To hell with feeding my kids. I'll do that later. ;-)
current mood: hungry
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3:03 pm - Not dead yet
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Apologies to anyone who missed me. I've been out with strep and now I've got the cough from hades that won't go away. I haven't gotten anything useful done in weeks. Top that off with company coming in from out of town this weekend, 25 chicks coming in the mail sometime next week, and my summer job kicking off in two weeks. NO TIME. I have been doing a bit of reading in the wee hours of the night, when the coughing keeps me from sleeping.
current mood: recumbent
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| Thursday, May 3rd, 2007
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5:24 pm - Thanks, and what we *didn't* do together.
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hot
sunny and spring-y