Those same words apply to you as well.

[in_the_blue]

I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing to play so many characters, but I do know that I woke up this morning absolutely in the brain of one of my RP characters... and it wasn't the same one who was stealing my thoughts when I went to sleep last night. Talk about jockeying for position. This was my day to sleep late, but waking up that way pretty much negated any chance of getting back to sleep. So I had to get up and write the piece that was there in its entirety in my waking thoughts.

Speaking of writing, I've been working on my original fic a little bit at a time. I'm kind of looking forward to Thanksgiving and the plane trip, because I usually write really well on planes. Go figure. I might not be able to write on my laptop, depending on seating and how tight the rows are and all that, but I can write longhand. I'm not participating in NaNoWriMo for the same reasons I didn't participate last year or the year before: artificial deadlines, my innate need to defy authority, all that good stuff. Besides, I like writing the way I do. I could probably use a kick in the ass, but... who's keeping track? Just me.

One thing I love about the process (such as it is) of writing the way I do is that it allows a lot of time for characters to develop. It turns out that some of the characters I thought were minor are shaping up to play much bigger roles, and they're all pleased as punch about that. I like what's happening, because it feels like a natural and necessary evolution. Sometimes, mere concepts aren't enough to keep a thing going, although they're almost always a great excuse to get something started. Contrary to popular belief, I tend to like finishing the things I start.

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One of Hannah's friends yesterday is a big fan of Vic Mignogna, so we chatted about him for a while. She's such a fangirl that it's absolutely adorable. I'm thrilled that fandom consists of people of all ages. It can become such a petty thing, fandom, and that's really discouraging in so many ways. But it's been a solid year since I really divested from the HP fandom -- I was only ever there on the periphery anyway, watching in horror from the sidelines as it immolated again and again -- and I can't say I miss it in the least. I've decided that I'm perfectly content to be a fan of the things I like and not involved in their fandoms. That suits me just fine. That stated, though, I think if I go to Otakon again next year, I'm going to cosplay. Gotta do it at least once, right? I mean, I did cosplay Spike for the Millicon LARP the first year, and that was fun. But it would be someone else next time around. I'm the original Queen of Hating to Repeat Myself. That's my new title.

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You guys want another writing challenge? I can come up with one.

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Oh, if you're at milliways_bar and have any interest, Howl and Sophie are getting married today. We actually took our time and crafted the wedding slowly and with great affection. It's been very sweet. Becca posted details in the back room, if anyone's characters are interested in having been there. We're easy.

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Paging lostinapapercup: I need you, ma'am. ♥ (It's sekrit.)

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Note to self: while tasty as hell, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are not a healthy breakfast. Stick to the Doritos.

I'm kidding, people.

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P.S. Go Sox.

Comments

[wanderlustlover]

*pouts* I don't think any of my pups know yours so it might be hard to show up to said wedding. But I soo can't wait to read it.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

As I sit here eating hard-boiled eggs like some version of canon!Spike, I say to myself we'll just have to remedy that whole never-having-threaded-together-yet thing.

[wanderlustlover]

Between the consensus of my head (because they might go all moody silent if I don't acknowledge of the them) and self we are vastly in approval of this remedy!

*glees*

[lostinapapercup.livejournal.com]

It's awfully nice to be needed.

Have I mentioned that I adore you yet today? I think I did, but for the record, consider it mentioned now. ♥

I've been so enjoying our threads. Even if gmail's still disappointed by the lack of fan service we gave it for ad material.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

Here, I'll give it fan service.

Oh, wait...

Damn. I just had a Bebop moment over a commercial that ended with a low voice saying "It's made with real meat. Made to tame the beast... in you."

How sad is it that I had flashes of Vicious in the church over that? There was nothing in the ad about losing one's fangs.

[erised1810.livejournal.com]

Yay, wirtign challenge. I stil lalways say it's yoru journal so it depends onwhethery ou wantto issue one. but sicnei t apparentl ydepends on whether we want oen or not...
o i wil not write a whoel paragraph o nwhetheri wantto write some or not and why AACK. Seems i'm al li nthe mood for those 'on the one hand...on the other hand' kid nof reflections that end in nothing.
Don't yo uever feel liek yo udon't get enoug hof yoru ow nbrain-time?

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

Hee. No, I never feel like I don't get enough of my own brain time. I'm a fairly reflective person, but when I write other characters, it's a whole separate thing that doesn't take away from me at all. It's like... um... being in a room full of closed doors, and you open one and get to peek inside for a little while. Find out what's going on in there, then close it up again safely and retreat to the corridor... then do it all over again.

And on days when I'm not interested in what's behind the doors, it's all just me.

[erised1810.livejournal.com]

that issuch a cool wa yt odescrib it! it's actually how i feel about lj. you wodneri nto someoen's roo madn see what they hav eto say, or save it for later and so forth. yeah. that makes it look a lot better to me.

[acusa-dora.livejournal.com]

I like to write on planes too! I know I asked for the challenge last time and I didn't even get anything done, so I will not ask. If you do one, I can participate after next weekend.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

Maybe I'll wait, then! I get to turn old in between now and then anyway.

[acusa-dora.livejournal.com]

You will never turn old.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

I was talking to my mom tonight and she said, "Stop counting. Time will take care of it for you eventually." It was pretty cute, actually. So when people ask how old I am, I'll just tell them I haven't counted in years.

[shellebelle93.livejournal.com]

*perks* Writing challenge? :)

The Halloween party was a success. There were lots of kids and they all had fun. There were no structured events, though there were some crafty things, but everyone did what they wanted, when they wanted and had a great time.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so glad! It's such fun when parties go as advertised. When Hannah was little we used to measure a party's success by how many things got broken and how many kids cried. Now we have to keep an eye on them to make sure they're not acting too much like adults!

[wickedtrue.livejournal.com]

*draws hearts on your feet*

Howl and Sophie and wedding! Eeeee! :D!!

And I started this comment hours ago and forgot to hit enter. It was meant with love!

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

It was taken with love!

[jules1278.livejournal.com]

doop doop dee doo...

:D

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

Man. I've been a Red Sox fan for 30 years or more. It's so sweet to see them do their thing and take us all on such a great roller-coaster ride in the meantime.

[jules1278.livejournal.com]

I haven't been a fan quite that long, but I still love them with everything I've got. Win or lose. I've been a baseball fan my whole life, and it just took me a while to find my team. :)

*hugs*

[sff-corgi.livejournal.com]

(Psst - Puppy's playing with D'Argo and won't leave him alone. It's funny, if loud.)

Bah! I never got the notification for this one.

I am very glad to read the update about your story, although I lost the blasted bookmark when the drive went pear-shaped. At least I get to read the wedding. :)

What day's good for you for Thai food and the movie? It's actually cooling off here (that melted-snowstorm seemed to drag Nice behind it for quite a ways) so I can even almost pretend I'm in Sherwood.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

Umm... not Wednesday or Thursday. Friday, maybe?

And the story isn't online any more, so don't worry about losing the bookmark to it.

[sff-corgi.livejournal.com]

Shall we have any time to do anything tomorrow?

I suspected so, but wasn't sure. I remember you talking about dropping your space.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

I doubt it. Are you not around on Friday? That's my best day... but I do have to take Hannah to her art class. I leave here at 4:40 for that, but aside from taking her to school and picking her up again, I should be here. It's possible I might be here for a little bit tomorrow, but you're going to have to show yourself online, because I simply can't divine when you're around, dahling.

[sff-corgi.livejournal.com]

I'm gettin' there. :) Just slow 'cause I'm playing with YouTube for medieval music.

[zahdi.livejournal.com]

*pounces on writing challenge* ^__^ I am interested

[enelya-oronar.livejournal.com]

I will have to read the wedding! Geez! I am SO FAR behind!