Here I Am

It's flipping freezing in my house. But my sister and I are determined (or determined to try) to make it to November before turning on the heat, barring evil Day After Tomorrow type storming. However, sitting at my desk actually makes me think, "Snuggy not such a bad thing." Yeah, it's that cold.

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I've finally managed to catch up and comment on my friends list for a few days. I apologize that I haven't been that active. I just started working out again a few weeks ago and trying to get my schedule figured out is really hard. Or I am just dead tired after work and exercise and life. I love Fall, but I think a weird sort of ennui sets in.

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--I'm caught up on Castle. I love this show. I wasn't sure I would because the pilot last spring was not that great...but I'm glad I went ahead and watched past it. Sometimes it pays off (of course, sometimes it makes you cry). ( Spoilers for 2.3... )

--Watched the first episode of this season's Brothers and Sisters. Alas, only the first, but god, I love my Walkers and a party almost as much as I love Kevin and Scotty. No spoilers - all I will say is that Rebecca's dress for the engagement party was so beautiful. If only I had her body to wear such a thing. Now I just need to watch the next two.

--I love Glee. It makes me happy. It's a theater nerd's dream and just...love. And it makes me happy (if not surprised) that Fox gave it a real chance to grow. I like that they're starting to give a little more depth to Quinn beyond evil head cheerleader. And I continue to love Finn even if he's dumb as dirt. Because he's just so earnest about it. it's all so awesome.

--Have not watched Supernatural yet. I think I've developed some weird thing where I have to watch two episodes at once, as I did that for 5.1 & 5.2 and then 5.3 & 5.4. I need to get a multi-room dvr thing because it's in our main tv room and it's just not where I like to watch Supernatural. I can't explain it logically because it's beyond rational behavior. But I like my Sam and Dean time to be my happy place where I'm not judged for squeeing or being upset or basically hollering at the television. And my sister? She judges.

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Have been thinking about yuletide. Not just what to nominate, but what I would want to request and such. Greek? Glee? Harper's Island? Veritas the Quest? I'm a small fandom girl a lot of the time, so to narrow it down is quite hard for me.

What are some of you considering? I'm sure I'm forgetting things - I always do.

I'm pretty sure that's the only holiday challenge I'm signing up for this year. I'm not sure how I'm going to be around the holidays - it's the first one without my mom - so I don't want to extend myself. At the same time, I don't want to take away some of the stuff that's always made the holiday more enjoyable (like yuletide) so that I can just sit around in a fit of misery. Fun times. Though I wonder if "gotta read yuletide archive" will get me out of the 10,000 pity-holiday-dinner-invites I've already received. Must contemplate.

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I'm hoping this weekend to get caught up on some reading of fanfic so that I can continue with the reccing that I used to do. I'm pretty sure Steph is going to have me murdered soon.

Have a good one!

Happy Supernatural Day, my friends!

Does anyone know if the rumors I've heard are true? Is SPN airing at 8pm because of the debate? That would be awesome because otherwise I won't get to see it until tomorrow. I figure I'm safe because I dvr Smallville (one of those things I often say, "I wish I knew how to quit you" about), but I'd love to watch it. This will come as a surprise, but I'm a tad bit obsessed with the Winchester boys.

Not more than politics though. And I want Joe Biden to call Sarah Palin out on every lie and half truth and idiotic comment she has made. She is just...I'm not Republican, but surely there was an actual qualified woman who could have been McCain's running mate. Palin is just an insult to women and either a liar or crazy to boot. So yes, Joe, crush her!

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I think I want some Samantha Who fic for yuletide! Or Dirty Sexy Money. Or road to avonlea.

I can't believe it's already almost time for Yuletide and holiday exchanges. Where has the year gone?

Also, since only a small number were interested in the Sports Night Holiday Exchange, I've decided to combine forces with larah33. Sports Night will become a part of the oldschoolfic holiday exchange. that way Sports Night can still play and people can get that fic...but I'm not running a whole exchange for seven people (though I would if people really want it. I'm a sucker like that.).

Friday is here! Friday is here! I am so ready for the weekend!

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Let's cut right to the chase. Supernatural is back and I love our boys.

( Spoilers for last night's episode... )

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Not much else to report. I'm attempting to write a Coda/ficlet based around the episode. Also, I had this idea for an AU from this first episode.

I'm going to read the reaction posts on my friends list - wanted to get mine out first - and then I'll see if I can get some writing done.

Yay! Supernatural is back!

This day is going way too slow. What is it about Tuesdays at work that simply drag on? I just really don't like it.

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When you see this, quote Supernatural in your journal.

Dean: Bitch.
Sam: What're you calling me a bitch for?
Dean: You're supposed to say "jerk."
Sam: What?
Dean: Never mind.


Only two days left until we have new Supernatural. I'm unspoiled and cannot wait for the first episode of the season. I really do love our boys so very much.

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There used to be a time when I could not only write frequently, but write long pieces. Nowadays, it's mostly a short story or random scene. I miss being able to put together long, drawn-out stories that (hopefully) come together.

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Pimpage Time

-25moments, a multifandom prompt community, but you don't have to make claims and can write for as many fandoms/characters as you want.

-Kat has created spn_rarepairs for those that like pairings other than the main ones of the show.

-It’s not to late to play at tvm’s supernatural hurt-comfort drabble-a-thon.

-X-File Your Fandom Challenge - Take your fandom and bring X-Files to it. Sign ups run from September 17th until September 29th

-Prompts are up for claiming at galpalficathon, with stories due November 16th

-xmas_kinkathon is having sign-ups until October 31st, Multifandom

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Finally, I leave you with a picture of one of my birthday presents. I have two new kitties!




Dexter & Brian (aka Ice Truck Killer). Dexter is the baby who sometimes needs a helmet. Brian is the orange tabby/older brother who I think rolls his eyes a lot at Dexter.

Happy Supernatural Day, my darlings! I hope it is fabulous and does not break our hearts (oh Sammy, oh Dean). Alas, I won't be watching this one (or the last two that aired) until this weekend, so if I'm avoiding livejournal tomorrow, it's because of that.

Tonight the Flyers play and they MUST win or they will have been swept by the Penguins. And that would make me sad.

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I hear there is wankage between Twilight and Harry Potter fandoms, which just makes me roll my eyes. I happen to like both Harry Potter and Twilight and neither are the most well written books in the history of the world. But they both have highly addictive storylines that sucked me in.

I guess I'll never understand why people have to put down those that like things that they don't. It's one thing to be vocal about your hatred of a book/show/etc, but to make it seem like anyone who likes it is a moron serves no real purpose. Life is way to short to be worrying about things like this. Lordy.

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I feel like there was something else I wanted to mention, but it's completely disappeared from my mind. Is this a sign of getting old?

It's Sam Winchester's birthday!

Give me some Sam (or Sam/Dean) birthday prompts and I'll see what I can do.

I have not seen Supernatural yet as the Flyers were playing and actually doing well (until the third period where they like to test my patience)...plus, it seems that my cable was on the fritz so the sound was messed up. Downloading at home while I'm at work and tonight I shall watch it after I return from girl's night out with my friends. That said, I'll probably be skimming the friends list today to avoid spoilers.

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In the meantime, I shall pimp:

1) claudiagray is an author, who has a new vampire series of books coming out. They sound fabulous. And in honor of the upcoming release, she is running a contest where you tell her about your favorite vampire.

It can be Edward Cullen from Twilight or Julian from Kindred or Selene from Underworld...any other vampire that you love. Just share with her why you love him/her.

And if you win, you'll receive an ARC of Evernight! So be sure to check it out! I know I have a lot of readers on my friends list, especially those who love fantasy, so this might be right up your alley.

2) My darling wifey, larah33, is running and Old School Ficathon over at oldschoolfic. The definition of old school for this is more like neglected fandoms that have been replaced for the new shinier ones. It looks to be fun and there is currently a poll going to choose fandoms for the challenge. She is accepting suggestions, so if you think Party of Five should be included, get a whole bunch of Po5 fans to suggest it/play!

3) romanticalgirl's monthly ficathon challenge is the You Don't Bring Me Flowers Challenge-a-Thon.

4) Supernatural Summer 2008 Gen Fic Exchange - Supernatural, taking sign-ups until May 15th

5) Because We're Awesome Drabble-a-thon is still going on.

6) The occhallenge has relaunched as a prompt table community so go make a claim and check out the fic.

7) Finally, I'm still taking prompts for ficlets a I need to write more.

Happy Supernatural Day! There will be new Sam and Dean on our television screens tonight! This can never be a bad thing. Because even the not-so-great episodes of Supernatural (Route 666, Bugs) are still better than a lot of the crap out there. And I say this as a girl who watches most of the said crap.

My Twilight Friends: Anyone know anything about her new, non-twilight verse book? Of course, I will buy it no matter what, but anyone have any information?

My sister's co-worker is now on the periphery of Twilight fandom as she is quite addicted to the books and is already planning for me and my sister to go with her to opening night of the movie (which duh, of course, I will be there). It's awesome.

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Our marketing director cut off the top of his thumb and my coworkers are all looking around his office for the part he cut off. I think I am going to be sick. just the thought...ICK! I need Dean Winchester to come hold me and save me from the grossness.

I am still recovering from last night's Supernatural. I just love our show and today I was surrounded with people who just don't understand the love. And the obsession with the Winchester brothers. Obviously, they are the insane ones.

I need people to point me in the direction of ( Spoilers for last night's Supernatural... )

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My review of the episode will come when I can think straight about it. Right now I'm going to shower and then watch some Nick Swardson comedy with the boy.

I'm not really sure where my Saturday went. I ran a few errands, watched a few of the things kicking it on my dvd-r, and now it's ten in the evening. I've been watching my Wonderfalls dvds on my lunch and I really want some little inaminate objects with faces talk to Dean.

Little Wax Lion - let the girl go
Dean: But she's a demon
Little Wax Lion - let the girl go
Dean: son of a bitch (lets go of the girl)

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So, one of the challenge ideas that I had...since we will soon be out of new Supernatural (::cries::), I was thinking about rewatching the episodes, but then I was thinking how much I sometimes love to read people's snarky commentaries, even when (especially when) I adore the canon. So I was wondering if people would be interested in a community where people sign up for an episode of Supernatural and watch it/do commentary in the style of Mystery Science Theater.

[Poll #1132149]