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I write this primarily because it's beneficial for me to delineate my points of view to myself, and probably beneficial for everyone to see where I'm coming from on things. You may notice that I am very much in the middle on many, many things; all I can say is that identity is a spectrum, and I have sincere concern about the elimination of points of view that don't always have labels.
Yes, even though I just said that I like delineating things and labeling myself. I think you get the point about the middle.
Last revised: 23 January 2011
( and I probably fucked up somewhere in here...bah. )
Media Tracker 2013
Jan. 1st, 2014 12:00 am( behind the cut. )
As in previous years, you can follow my reading on Goodreads, same username as my Twitter.
As in previous years, you can follow my reading on Goodreads, same username as my Twitter.
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May. 5th, 2013 12:16 amFinally saw Avengers, nine months after everyone else.
Like, that wasn't bad? But it wasn't great either? idek. As with Inception, I'm sort of not understanding some of the shipping that dominates fandom, the film was a good twenty minutes too long, and someone needs to hit Joss Whedon with the 'not as clever as you think you are' stick.
But overall it was OKAY and now I can go see Iron Man 3 without feeling too left out.*
Except that I can't be arsed to see IM2. Oops.
* I am not actually dubious about Shane Black as we love Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in this household and will not hear much said against it.
Like, that wasn't bad? But it wasn't great either? idek. As with Inception, I'm sort of not understanding some of the shipping that dominates fandom, the film was a good twenty minutes too long, and someone needs to hit Joss Whedon with the 'not as clever as you think you are' stick.
But overall it was OKAY and now I can go see Iron Man 3 without feeling too left out.*
Except that I can't be arsed to see IM2. Oops.
* I am not actually dubious about Shane Black as we love Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in this household and will not hear much said against it.
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Apr. 8th, 2013 09:10 pmHave seriously cannot cope anxiety brain this evening thanks to coming down from serious work stress and the fact that the moths are back in the flat gdi.
I'd say 'help' but I'm not sure what would help.
Also, this may be because I follow Merritt Kopas on Twitter and see all the stuff she RTs, but I almost wanna make a Twine game. Maybe about being an expaimmigrant? How I seem to permanently dwell in liminal spaces? idek. It seems a bit self-indulgent if I talk about it out loud.
I'd say 'help' but I'm not sure what would help.
Also, this may be because I follow Merritt Kopas on Twitter and see all the stuff she RTs, but I almost wanna make a Twine game. Maybe about being an expaimmigrant? How I seem to permanently dwell in liminal spaces? idek. It seems a bit self-indulgent if I talk about it out loud.
Firstly! Thanks to everyone who commented on my last posts about excite news. Anxiety's prevented me from thanking individually but yes. You are lovely.
Now, for Doctor Who! The Bells of St John's--not bad. Not the bestest thing I have ever seen on TV, but then again Brand New Companion stories aren't for me, in my experience.
In pros/cons:
+ I like Clara, she is quite good.
+ Low fail content!
+ A good chunk of creepy!
+ A not wack Amy shoutout!
+/- Interesting use of Data Stuff Overlay, though I felt a little odd about it because I see it as such a Sherlock thing and therefore not really an ostensibly-kids-show thing? If that makes sense.
+/- It's not spoilery to say that Moff's Problem With Twitter makes a brief and very deliberate 'did they just say what I thought they said' appearance. (Actually, I wonder if the whole damn theme of the episode isn't sort of an extension of that Problem, but I could write meta on it and I need to do other things this evening.)
- As usual (regardless of showrunner), plot pacing and tension is an issue. You'll know what I mean when you finish the episode.
( Spoilers for the 50th anniversary, if you missed it earlier on Twitter. Contains RP angst. )
Now, for Doctor Who! The Bells of St John's--not bad. Not the bestest thing I have ever seen on TV, but then again Brand New Companion stories aren't for me, in my experience.
In pros/cons:
+ I like Clara, she is quite good.
+ Low fail content!
+ A good chunk of creepy!
+ A not wack Amy shoutout!
+/- Interesting use of Data Stuff Overlay, though I felt a little odd about it because I see it as such a Sherlock thing and therefore not really an ostensibly-kids-show thing? If that makes sense.
+/- It's not spoilery to say that Moff's Problem With Twitter makes a brief and very deliberate 'did they just say what I thought they said' appearance. (Actually, I wonder if the whole damn theme of the episode isn't sort of an extension of that Problem, but I could write meta on it and I need to do other things this evening.)
- As usual (regardless of showrunner), plot pacing and tension is an issue. You'll know what I mean when you finish the episode.
( Spoilers for the 50th anniversary, if you missed it earlier on Twitter. Contains RP angst. )
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Mar. 13th, 2013 10:08 pmThis lede's probably gonna get buried amongst all the whinging and hand-wringing about another conservative Catholic having a hate-on for queer people, but yeah, uh, about Pope Francis' potential complicity [second link] with the Argentinian junta? (And, for that matter, several Argentinians involved in social justice speaking out about the Catholic church in Argentina during that period?)
I'd be concerned. That's all.
I'd be concerned. That's all.
Dear brain,
Mar. 12th, 2013 10:57 pmI would appreciate a few days rest from the ongoing run of Lord of the Brainweasels, please. The increase in noise of the usual background hum of low-level anxiety is having a serious impact on my ability to make it through the day without Now Panic And Freak Out.
Thanks,
me
Thanks,
me
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Feb. 7th, 2013 05:21 pmIn a (likely futile) attempt to use up my carryover annual leave* I've taken today and tomorrow off work. Today I've managed to go to the gym AND clean the fridge.
They don't really tell you that cleaning the fridge is hard, or maybe that's just me and OCD talking.
In further home maintenance/DIYness...what the hell does one do about loud pipes? Our toilet's been losing it, but usually only at night, for the last week or two--possibly air in the pipes. The sound is like a loud ongoing blatt, eases up when you turn on the sink, and all the recommendations I see online have said that the solution is to just turn on all the faucets in the flat and wait for it to stop. Thing is, it DOES stop pretty much straightaway after another faucet turns on.
I'm just faintly terrified that something's going to break under the strain and then we will be ridiculously screwed. Anyone have any ideas?
(Also: we've been watching Daria as it's now all on Netflix UK except for the two movies. so much win, though the fandom has me terrified and sticking to AO3 for fic, mostly. I really wish we'd had cable when I was of that age, it might have kept me from doing some stupid shit.)
* I don't know what to do with five weeks paid vacation, even if I'm entitled to it. DAMN IT AMERICA. Unfortunately, that then becomes MORE vacation the next year, gdi.
They don't really tell you that cleaning the fridge is hard, or maybe that's just me and OCD talking.
In further home maintenance/DIYness...what the hell does one do about loud pipes? Our toilet's been losing it, but usually only at night, for the last week or two--possibly air in the pipes. The sound is like a loud ongoing blatt, eases up when you turn on the sink, and all the recommendations I see online have said that the solution is to just turn on all the faucets in the flat and wait for it to stop. Thing is, it DOES stop pretty much straightaway after another faucet turns on.
I'm just faintly terrified that something's going to break under the strain and then we will be ridiculously screwed. Anyone have any ideas?
(Also: we've been watching Daria as it's now all on Netflix UK except for the two movies. so much win, though the fandom has me terrified and sticking to AO3 for fic, mostly. I really wish we'd had cable when I was of that age, it might have kept me from doing some stupid shit.)
* I don't know what to do with five weeks paid vacation, even if I'm entitled to it. DAMN IT AMERICA. Unfortunately, that then becomes MORE vacation the next year, gdi.
a bene gesserit witch
Feb. 1st, 2013 10:54 pmSo I have just been failing immensely at fandom lately; I meant to rec my Festivids gift maybe two weeks ago, and time just keeps passing really damn fast wtf life it's not like things have been interesting.
Anyway, some lovely person made me a wee Leto/Ghanima vid, Before It's Too Late, using the beautiful SciFi miniseries as source. And also Goo Goo Dolls, which is damn fine with me, because I still do love them. I now must go back and watch it all again soon. All, like, six damn hours of it.
Warning for twincest of a canonical fashion,* though nothing explicit, mind.
And I don't bloody have a signed copy of my vid to post craaaaaap failing at fandom some more.
* Also, in case you're here and didn't know, warning for a source that has enough canonical Orientalism to be used as a case study for Edward Said; the mini, even whitewashed, is less guilty of it than Herbert's original texts at least, jfc.
Anyway, some lovely person made me a wee Leto/Ghanima vid, Before It's Too Late, using the beautiful SciFi miniseries as source. And also Goo Goo Dolls, which is damn fine with me, because I still do love them. I now must go back and watch it all again soon. All, like, six damn hours of it.
Warning for twincest of a canonical fashion,* though nothing explicit, mind.
And I don't bloody have a signed copy of my vid to post craaaaaap failing at fandom some more.
* Also, in case you're here and didn't know, warning for a source that has enough canonical Orientalism to be used as a case study for Edward Said; the mini, even whitewashed, is less guilty of it than Herbert's original texts at least, jfc.
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Jan. 20th, 2013 09:41 pmOh self, if you do not do the Tom/Zoe/Danny prompt that's in Porn Battle THIS year, I am going to be really angry with you. It means someone besides you and ![[personal profile]](http://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
regcommathe and thatyourefuse ship them at least a little, and this is something we want to encourage.
All reading this are encouraged to kick me in the ass until I write at least 500 words.
I'd write the Kate Spencer/Cameron Chase one but as Justice Lounge people know, my headcanon is that they've had more than a fling. ijs.
(btw, Festivids post coming soon--I got a lovely shippy Children of Dune vid which means I must watch that miniseries again. This will be done once I get out of the seriously bleh frame of mind that I'm in right now, gdi.)
regcommathe and thatyourefuse ship them at least a little, and this is something we want to encourage.All reading this are encouraged to kick me in the ass until I write at least 500 words.
I'd write the Kate Spencer/Cameron Chase one but as Justice Lounge people know, my headcanon is that they've had more than a fling. ijs.
(btw, Festivids post coming soon--I got a lovely shippy Children of Dune vid which means I must watch that miniseries again. This will be done once I get out of the seriously bleh frame of mind that I'm in right now, gdi.)
signal boost
Jan. 4th, 2013 10:56 pmleanwellback has been put in serious financial straits on top of the emotional pain due to his partner fizzyblogic's unexpected death just before Christmas.In light of that,
such_heights is taking fanwork commissions, for people who make donations to help James (leanwellback) out. Please considering helping out or signal boosting if you can.
2012 Media Tracker
Jan. 1st, 2013 12:26 am( behind the cut. )
As always, you can follow my reading and viewing on Goodreads and Miso, respectively, via the same username as my Twitter.
(Goal this year: READ MORE STUFF instead of sitting around on the interwebs. 2011 was pathetic, considering I was out of work for five months. Reading The Visitor reminded me I can get through stuff quickly if I'm engaged in it.)
As always, you can follow my reading and viewing on Goodreads and Miso, respectively, via the same username as my Twitter.
(Goal this year: READ MORE STUFF instead of sitting around on the interwebs. 2011 was pathetic, considering I was out of work for five months. Reading The Visitor reminded me I can get through stuff quickly if I'm engaged in it.)
Irritated because reading Yuletide recs (there've been a couple of standouts) and stuff from former fandoms of mine (POTC OT3) make me wish I'd written something awesome. Except I've had good reasons not to.
GDI BRAIN.
In happier news:
- Holidays were okay save for train journey back and the fact that I was incubating a cold.
- The cold has now turned into sinusitis, which leads to headaches I can't budge without ibuprofen (oddly), but I'm not supposed to take ibuprofen due to bad reactions with SSRIs.
- My visa app is now sitting with the HO and has been for two weeks or so. They've taken my money and I've got a letter confirming they're reviewing the app, so the latter means I can keep my job, thank god.
- The Royal Institute Christmas Lectures this year are quite good again, for those with iPlayer access.
- augh crap must get festivid done
- Among other nifty Crimbo swag--Matt got me the last Manhunter book. Huzzah for complete collections!
On the second point as a PSA (I know many of you take SSRIs or know someone who does)--I've been on Prozac for over half my life and had never been previously told that apparently you increase your risk of GI bleed and stomach ulcers by a very large amount if you are on an SSRI while taking an NSAID (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen).
There's a bunch of literature to support this from over the last decade or so, not just one study, so please keep this in mind going forward; personally, I would run the risk for one-offs, but I think it'd probably be a bad plan to regularly take NSAIDs otherwise.
GDI BRAIN.
In happier news:
- Holidays were okay save for train journey back and the fact that I was incubating a cold.
- The cold has now turned into sinusitis, which leads to headaches I can't budge without ibuprofen (oddly), but I'm not supposed to take ibuprofen due to bad reactions with SSRIs.
- My visa app is now sitting with the HO and has been for two weeks or so. They've taken my money and I've got a letter confirming they're reviewing the app, so the latter means I can keep my job, thank god.
- The Royal Institute Christmas Lectures this year are quite good again, for those with iPlayer access.
- augh crap must get festivid done
- Among other nifty Crimbo swag--Matt got me the last Manhunter book. Huzzah for complete collections!
On the second point as a PSA (I know many of you take SSRIs or know someone who does)--I've been on Prozac for over half my life and had never been previously told that apparently you increase your risk of GI bleed and stomach ulcers by a very large amount if you are on an SSRI while taking an NSAID (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen).
There's a bunch of literature to support this from over the last decade or so, not just one study, so please keep this in mind going forward; personally, I would run the risk for one-offs, but I think it'd probably be a bad plan to regularly take NSAIDs otherwise.
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Dec. 7th, 2012 12:21 amI passed the Life in the UK Test. So, one wee hurdle over. (Easy, yes--I did the test part in literally 3 minutes, with checking my work--but if I hadn't studied, I would have been fucked.)
Thanks for your support, seriously.
Now debating Springsteen ticket, because I have never seen the Boss and it's right down the street (Hampden Park) and Fleetwood Mac haven't announced any UK dates anyway. Goddamn. Running out of time to decide. HELP ME INTERNETS.
Thanks for your support, seriously.
Now debating Springsteen ticket, because I have never seen the Boss and it's right down the street (Hampden Park) and Fleetwood Mac haven't announced any UK dates anyway. Goddamn. Running out of time to decide. HELP ME INTERNETS.
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Nov. 18th, 2012 09:17 pmRight. 29th birthday* resolution--to blog at least once a week at my public blog.
Not sure what about yet, suggestions are good!
* yesterday, when I started writing this post and then in-laws turned up.
Not sure what about yet, suggestions are good!
* yesterday, when I started writing this post and then in-laws turned up.
THINGS MAKE A POST, part whatever
Nov. 4th, 2012 02:26 pm- So Netflix UK has finally got A:TLA streaming. And I am so on that, ngl, with two episodes down and shitload to go. Just, you know, like, four or so years late?
- Marc Andreyko is an evil man to get my hopes up. Though to be fair, I don't know if I want to know what Nu52 might do to Kate Spencer.
I do want to know what Arrow's going to do to her, all innuendo intendedcoughbossymarmaladecough.
- I finished Flora Segunda finally, and was generally pleased, though I did find the ending a bit rushed. It's probably...a little odd on a race/ethnicity level, though. I can't quite peg what exactly's going on, I'd need to buy the book and reread it (I've had this one out from the library for two months on renew).
- Off to Skyfall at the IMAX Braehead shortly.![[livejournal.com profile]](http://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
ladyvivien may get me into revisionist Bond fandom yet. That and Sam Mendes.
- Thinking about blogging again in the real world sense and actually committing to it, seeing as I've now got less RPing going on. The problem is that I don't know what'd be best to write about, or what I could really sink my teeth into in a public rapid-fire sense. It's something I need to do though, with the turning 29 and the OH GOD WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH MY LIFE realization rapidly sinking in.
Ideas welcomed.
- Marc Andreyko is an evil man to get my hopes up. Though to be fair, I don't know if I want to know what Nu52 might do to Kate Spencer.
I do want to know what Arrow's going to do to her, all innuendo intended
bossymarmaladecough- I finished Flora Segunda finally, and was generally pleased, though I did find the ending a bit rushed. It's probably...a little odd on a race/ethnicity level, though. I can't quite peg what exactly's going on, I'd need to buy the book and reread it (I've had this one out from the library for two months on renew).
- Off to Skyfall at the IMAX Braehead shortly.
ladyvivien may get me into revisionist Bond fandom yet. That and Sam Mendes.- Thinking about blogging again in the real world sense and actually committing to it, seeing as I've now got less RPing going on. The problem is that I don't know what'd be best to write about, or what I could really sink my teeth into in a public rapid-fire sense. It's something I need to do though, with the turning 29 and the OH GOD WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH MY LIFE realization rapidly sinking in.
Ideas welcomed.
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Oct. 31st, 2012 10:37 pmI...just realized I haven't posted here in about two weeks because I fail at remembering to post. I read my flist/circle and comment and then FORGET TO SAY STUFF ABOUT ME. Maybe this is good and selfless or maybe I'm just entirely meh. Probably more the latter.
By the way, thank you to the people who nominated me and said stuff in the latest love meme...that was terribly sweet of you and I seriously appreciated it all, ngl.
Oh, and I turn 29 in under three weeks and am seriously trying not to think about it.
By the way, thank you to the people who nominated me and said stuff in the latest love meme...that was terribly sweet of you and I seriously appreciated it all, ngl.
Oh, and I turn 29 in under three weeks and am seriously trying not to think about it.
don't travel alone.
Sep. 29th, 2012 08:11 pmYES EVEN GRUMPY ME HAS THE FEELS OKAY? YES I HAVE FEELS.
Also, cleverly constructed, I must say. I anticipate all the fanfic, preferably written byar because ( spoilers. )
In the meantime, to cheer you up, I ARE MEDIA ELITE: Cookie Monster and Elmo take a look at this summer's TV/film trends for Entertainment Weekly. In song. Look for fantastic uses of Major Accent highlighters.
Also, cleverly constructed, I must say. I anticipate all the fanfic, preferably written by
ar because ( spoilers. )In the meantime, to cheer you up, I ARE MEDIA ELITE: Cookie Monster and Elmo take a look at this summer's TV/film trends for Entertainment Weekly. In song. Look for fantastic uses of Major Accent highlighters.
In real life/fandom life:
- I need to do some RPing once I get back to the UK (next few days) and get post-jetlag and back into the work week, but I'm feeling a little meh about it right now. Make me un-meh?
- I've have realised just how much my migraines may be stress-related--I've had to take painkillers maybe twice since going on vacation. Unfortunately, having an anxiety disorder does not make for not having a stressful life. damn.
- I'm trying to finish Flora Segunda before I leave town tomorrow (library book) but I'm having limited luck. I know if I just buckle down it'll be fine, but still. so unmotivated.
- Oh my god why can the UK not have libraries like the MCFLS?
- Seche Vite without a basecoat chips like a mofo. Does anyone have any advice? I was so chuffed to score some here because it costs close to ten quid in Britain (also got the two Hunger Games CG polishes on clearance at Ulta for $4.99 each whut).
In current events:
- The Tony Scott story has made me really sad today, and if reports of his condition are true, it hits a little too close to home. Not sure why it's made me so mopey, but still.
- I don't feel compelled to comment much on Akin because I am pretty sure we are all, regardless of political affiliation, in accord (and if we are not, then what are you doing here): what the fuck.
- I do feel compelled as a Wisconsinite to inform you that Paul Ryan is even more of a douchebag than you already think he is. No, seriously. (If you are a moderate Republican, I would ask you to reconsider your vote.) I've lived in MA under Romney and WI while Ryan's been in office, and neither of them have done anything stellar, but Ryan has been an embarrassment to the state.
And finally:
- okay I love this Kate Spencer icon I made ngl even if it doesn't match my mood. KATE SPENCER ON ARROW means I might even watch it. Cheers tocarthaginians and bossymarmalade for the info. Also (and Mags is gonna kill me for saying this) Stephen Amell is a little bit eyecandy, though he doesn't look much like even New52 Ollie Queen to me.
- I need to do some RPing once I get back to the UK (next few days) and get post-jetlag and back into the work week, but I'm feeling a little meh about it right now. Make me un-meh?
- I've have realised just how much my migraines may be stress-related--I've had to take painkillers maybe twice since going on vacation. Unfortunately, having an anxiety disorder does not make for not having a stressful life. damn.
- I'm trying to finish Flora Segunda before I leave town tomorrow (library book) but I'm having limited luck. I know if I just buckle down it'll be fine, but still. so unmotivated.
- Oh my god why can the UK not have libraries like the MCFLS?
- Seche Vite without a basecoat chips like a mofo. Does anyone have any advice? I was so chuffed to score some here because it costs close to ten quid in Britain (also got the two Hunger Games CG polishes on clearance at Ulta for $4.99 each whut).
In current events:
- The Tony Scott story has made me really sad today, and if reports of his condition are true, it hits a little too close to home. Not sure why it's made me so mopey, but still.
- I don't feel compelled to comment much on Akin because I am pretty sure we are all, regardless of political affiliation, in accord (and if we are not, then what are you doing here): what the fuck.
- I do feel compelled as a Wisconsinite to inform you that Paul Ryan is even more of a douchebag than you already think he is. No, seriously. (If you are a moderate Republican, I would ask you to reconsider your vote.) I've lived in MA under Romney and WI while Ryan's been in office, and neither of them have done anything stellar, but Ryan has been an embarrassment to the state.
And finally:
- okay I love this Kate Spencer icon I made ngl even if it doesn't match my mood. KATE SPENCER ON ARROW means I might even watch it. Cheers to
carthaginians and bossymarmalade for the info. Also (and Mags is gonna kill me for saying this) Stephen Amell is a little bit eyecandy, though he doesn't look much like even New52 Ollie Queen to me.