so romantic on the borderline

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My real-life is something of a muddle. My father was in Leicester, Monday to Tuesday, and it was so nice to see him again, but now I miss him terribly, and I'm not going home until July; I was sent home from work yesterday after I had a minor collapse due to cramps, which did not exactly heighten my opinion of the day in general; and a couple of my housemates are in a mood with the rest of us, due to discussions of rooming arrangements next year. Not exactly the best start ever to a week, if I'm honest.

Apart from that, I have my last Critical Theory seminar on Friday, which means it'll be the last time I see my seminar tutor. Which makes me quite sad, since he's absolutely amazing (and so is CT, which is another reason for sadness.)

On the other hand, I have finished my Satire and Sense essay, and only need to edit (and possibly create a conclusion for) my Critical Theory essay, which is a very good thing; Gemma's been taking care of me, which has been, well, wonderful (I'm...kind of bad at dealing with people taking care of me - I feel obliged to help. However, Gemma got rather strict with me, so. Yes.); I'm beginning to think I may just be able to scrape by my exams. Also I've been reading Stephen Jay Gould's Life's Grandeur, which is amazing and beautiful and kind of makes me wish I were more of a scientist. Or smart enough to be able to use his theories in some way for my academic work (which remind me, I really, really need to start thinking seriously about my dissertation. And possibly considering re-reading Anansi Boys.)

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Quite apart from everything else, I've got a craving for World Without End fic. Which disappointingly still doesn't exist. The book's been out for six months, people! Surely someone wants to write about how Claude and Henri got together? Write about Caris and Mair in France? How about Thomas, before he came to Kingsbridge? The Edward II subplot? Come on, you guys, there are so many interesting side characters! They need stories.

Speaking of things related to the fandom life: Beat It. I love Patrick. Like, a lot. (His voice, you guys!)

Also, DADT, Damyata, Dayadhvam messed with me. I can't believe how short it is for something that packs such a powerful punch. It's an SG:A alternate universe, where Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell isn't just a law - it's a chip, implanted into everyone affiliated with the US military. It gets to me on a number of levels and some of them make me a little uncomfortable, but I recommend it whole-heartedly. It is amazing.

Comments

The icon gives you hugs.

[lattara.livejournal.com]

HONEY DO NOT FUCKING DO THAT, JESUS CHRIST. (Gemma, you're supposed to tell her to stay home.)

Are you changing the room assignments next year or is someone moving out or or or?

Also, I still love you. Just so you know.

Re: The icon gives you hugs.

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

Well, I didn't exactly realize I was coming on, to be fair. It wasn't until the excruciating pain that I realized, oh hey, that time of the month again. What fun! (And Gemma has been taking very good care of me *smiles*)

Two of my favourite people are moving out, which has put the entire house on edge, particularly because And everything's just a bit of a mess - one of my other housemates is suffering from unrequited love and it's making him quite sad, which sucks, because he's lovely and deserves to be happy and it's just all kerflail.

I still love you too. ♥

Re: The icon gives you hugs.

[lattara.livejournal.com]

Maybe birth control would be a good idea? It might help with the cramps, and you'd definitely know when to expect it. *hands*

I don't want you in pain, honey. Not ever.

I'm sorry to hear it. *pets* It... sucks when good things change.

♥

Re: The icon gives you hugs.

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

I do need to visit a doctor and ask about this, because they are getting worse and I can't be unable to function once a month.

You're the best ♥

It's okay - it'll sort itself out (and Housemate Awesome seems happier , which makes me happier, yay!)

Re: The icon gives you hugs.

[lattara.livejournal.com]

Please, please do. The people I know who use them say it works. So pleasepleaseplease do it.

True, I am. *grin*

I'm not saying it won't (because, hey, you're all pretty smart, you know? *smile*), but in the meantime? It sorta sucks.

Re: The icon gives you hugs.

[madfrog.livejournal.com]

I would second this. It really does help. Says the person who's just come off birth control 'cause she couldn't be bothered to go to the doctor to get a repeat prescription 'cause he's scary. We'll discover what they're like without again, after 4 years of the pill soon!

[madfrog.livejournal.com]

...tonight, too-ni-i-ight, too bad but it's the life you lead, you're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need...

Hope you feel better soon, honey.

When will you realise, Vienna waits for you.

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, the good ol' days *grins*

Thanks, sweetheart.

[madfrog.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the good ol' days. Sometimes I want them back. Then again, at other times I remember just how much Billy can annoy me...

<3

[vampirespider.livejournal.com]

I'm in one of my nostalgia periods, after listening to Belle & Sebastian non-stop for two months, so he's not annoying me. Yet.

*grins*