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Archive for December, 2009

And on that note, I wish all of you a Happy New Year, as I won’t be around until tomorrow’s Who insanity.

*waves*

I participated (somewhat successfully) in the 101 things in 1001 days meme from 2006-2009. I decided that I’d hold off putting together a list until the new year to kick it off with things to strive for. Not resolutions, per se – because I know I’ll break them in that format. But goals

However – the fact that it’s a new decade is making me think that maybe I should do something bigger and bolder. It was a bit tricky coming up with that 101 project list, mostly because I felt that only big things could really go on it. I want to celebrate the little accomplishments too, as well as be realistic in the financial timeframe for some of my goals (like… house renovation stuff) due to real life, the current economy, and whatnot.

Out of sheer goofiness with the year change, I decided to see what would happen if I upped it from 101 in 1001 to 210 in 2010 (catchy, eh?). What date would it fall on to end if I put my list as of January 1st? So I go over to the handy, dandy calculator and factor 2010 days.

To my amusement – it’s July 4th, 2015. The idea of celebrating with fireworks and BBQ is enough of an incentive to me, so I’m in. (I’m not that difficult to please, clearly). I may be stupid. I know I’m beyond hope in silliness. But hey, I’m intrigued by this idea… and I think celebrating success is a GOOD thing.

And I figured I’d invite my friends list (and by extension, anyone else who might be crazy enough to do this with me) to jump on the insane bandwagon, too, whether with a 101 in 1001 days, or 210 in 2010, or some nifty new derivative that you come up with.

Come on over: 210_in_2010.

cc: the new comm.

I’ve generally watched the ball drop with friends, followed by kisses and the hugs and all that. I don’t know the words to Auld Lang Syne, like everyone else. I call my family shortly afterward to share the cheer (normally around 11 p.m. for my dad, since he’s two hours behind).

This year, I don’t know if I’ll watch the ball drop – unless I can find it on a station that’s not showing Dick Clark. The after effects of his stroke are so incredibly uncomfortable to watch – it’s like intentionally putting an invalid on TV to make people feel ashamed, IMHO.

No other traditions for NYE, but pork chops and sauerkraut are a good luck requirement for supper on New Year’s Day.

I have actually written a complete scene of fic.

I know it’s shocking – but yes, I have written it. It’s in long-hand, and it’s horribly messy at the moment between crossing mistakes out and the fact that I was trying to write on my lap while sitting on a bench on the train. I’m going to entertain where this one goes for a bit, and see if it goes anywhere.

Right now, it’s Ten and Jack, post TW:Children of Earth & DW:Planet of the Dead. I honestly can’t tell you where it’s going because I don’t know yet. Right now, it’s just a humble little solitary scene. But that’s a good thing… it’s something.

I’ve also received some intriguing – and diverse – prompts from sleepingmermaid, blanhe2, lillibetm3, and punkandpearls (via Twitter). So those will help me get some creative writing juices again. Hooray!

*waves to new f-list people* Welcome guys! Nice to meet you all… hopefully we’ll have some great chats via LJ in the future. I’ll toss a new intro post up later this morning once I have some coffee… I don’t think I’ve updated the thing for about three years anyway.

Thoughts on the holidays will probably be a project this afternoon. I have a bunch of things on my mind, but I’m not yet awake enough for them.

I’m at work this morning – it’s dead quiet here, both at our office and in downtown Boston in general. Sometimes I wonder why companies are open at all during this mini-week between Christmas and New Years. Only half of the people go to work – and let’s be honest, it’s because they have to. It’s bitter cold outside, there’s really not a lot of work to do (when the “I’ll make myself look busy” plans clear through on the first day of four, there’s a problem)… ugh, I’m just… bored.

If I weren’t weirded out by the idea, I’d scribble fanfic at my desk. Maybe I’ll pull a notebook and do that longhand. I dunno.

But two more days of it… *groan*

I started skimming my friends list this morning, and I’m wondering what’s up. Out of the first 20 friends posts? Eight were “I’m doing a friends cut” thing. Instinctively, I replied to a couple, and got a nasty feeling in my stomach. I decided not to read anymore at that point. Rather than deal wtih what essentially are roll call posts, I think I’ll just state this: If you decide to cut me from your flist, yes, I’ll be a bit bummed about it. But it’s your journal and your decision regarding who you want to read. I’m not going to grovel to stay on someone’s friends list, though.

Anyway.

Some quick non-spoilery thoughts on the recent Doctor Who episode…

I’m not quite sure how I feel about it. I did laugh at times. I gasped a couple times. But mostly I just feel “meh” about it. I felt the pacing was odd. I felt like there’s a lot of stuff thrown into the story that as of now makes no sense. BUT… it’s the first of a two-parter, and there’s lots of extra time in the second part of this thing, so hopefully it all comes together. So mostly I’m just reserving judgment until I see the conclusion of it this weekend.

Can I say, though – that BBC-A is awesome? Not only are they airing them the day after they broadcast in the UK, but they’re airing the episodes uncut on the first broadcast and just expanding the air time to fit our stupid American commercial blocks.

Even better? Erich and I now have BBC-A in HD. Which is glorious.

I seriously hope this quick turnaround continues with the new episodes for series 5.

And oh my god… a project at work. I’m shocked and stunned.

So, to help me once I’m bored again… toss me some fic prompts and I’ll tinker with them. I’m open to Doctor Who, Torchwood, X-Files… hell, I might even attempt some West Wing or Star Trek (TNG or DS9). Maybe I’ll have some drabbles or fic later this week, if you don’t mind unbetaed drafts.

Hope your celebrations are cozy and happy ones!

Wishing my fellow Pagans a blessed Yule. May the candles you light tonight keep you warm the whole year through.

Honestly? Things are pretty good. I’m having some usual depression that occurs around the holidays (mostly dealing with the obnoxious folks who argue against saying Happy Holidays and who shove “Jesus is the Reason”). But other than that, it’s been good.

Stitching has helped me reground myself. I’m feeling more relaxed and on top of things. I’m finally breaking out of the leftover cough from whooping cough that slammed me in late September (seriously… three farking months. UGH).

I’m starting to tinker with writing again. Before I get deep into completing my Support Stacie obligations, I’m going to run through some other ideas. Some may just come this week – I have the entire week off from work, and I’m feeling the need to play.

I’m celebrating Yule tomorrow. With the snow outside, it may make an outdoor ritual a bit cold… but I may go out anyway. If not, a cozy evening in my office is in store for me now that the support for my altar table has been found.

Erich, Matt and I are heading to my Mom’s for Christmas, so I’m very, very happy that BBC-A is showing the Who episodes on only a day delay. I’m back in geek fever again, and it’s taking a much happier, healthier track this time.

So stay tuned. I’m expecting to be posting a lot more come 2010.

Oh. Oh my.

Hmmmm…

No.

’tis the season to be JOLLY: a friending meme

Goofing around, having a laugh? Yeah, that’s us.

PUSH
Originally uploaded by measi

If we must dig ourselves out of a blizzard, then we must also have fun while doing it.

This may be one of my instant favorite photos of Erich and me, too. It’s very… us.

It’s still underway, but overnight we received a large dumping of snow: (photos will pop larger when clicked)

My plan for today is to stay curled up and stitch.