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stoney321Note: I didn't. I've had sick children all weekend. #2 had the stomach bug, The Boy and Em had little colds, and today I had to pick up The Boy who now has the stomach bug. I am using a lot of Lysol. No me gusta tummy troubles. I helped my sister start moving into her new place on Saturday and I am so excited for her! I also have some pretty sweet bruises on my biceps from moving a sofa, so I feel tough. (Ha.) Which reminds me that I've yet to do P90X today.
Got the recap to the season finale of Real Housewives of New Jersey up, and man, this was a long-ass season. I thought they would have the normal 8 eps, but they stretched it to NINETEEN. Burned the hell out on that cray cray, ngl.
Because I was on sick watch, I actually got a lot of reading in, which I haven't been able to do in a long time. My current obsession (Glee, Klaine specifically) is a tough fandom, because there's not a lot of consideration for composition and grammar, one, and everyone wants porn. And... well. I've been in fandom a long time, and I have longtime friends that are PROFESSIONAL PORN WRITERS. So I'm a little spoiled. It's hard to find quality, is what I'm getting at (R/NC-17 or not.) I back out of the crying woobie-fied, fics that are everywhere, the repetitive borrowed phrases (holy crap, enough with "blown pupils" and "lay there wrecked." It's in EVERYTHING. Stop. Find a new way to say it, folks)
I did find two stories last night that I thought were nice, both by the same author. Not a lot of comments on them, which is sad, so if you do read, give her some attention. :)![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
desirousof wrote a nice tie in to Merlin (even though I don't watch that show and would have like more about their reaction to it, than them talking about Merlin, because again: I don't watch it) and how someone that loves you can help you love something more when its shared. Take All The Courage You Have Left, PG. If you're looking for something naughtier, her Hard R As Soon As You Go is an easily- digested, first-love, sneaking off to have sexy times story. (Same author, name change, I believe.)
Wine Recs! Both Napa Cabs, the first is Oberon 2008. Oooh, this one was lovely. Not overly okay (which I don't care for) and a clean finish. Had it with a cheese board and salamis, would be awesome with any red meat. (Or nutty, spicy cheeses and veggies.)
#2 Atlas Peak, 2005 and this one was OUTSTANDING. Open it up, give it 15 minutes, then start drinking. Spicy, almost like a quality Spanish wine, but not overpowering. Had this with some blue cheese and bacon on crostinis, and it was a most delicious dinner for me. :) This one doesn't have a sweet finish, so I really enjoyed it. (No me gusta "vanilla" in wine.)
So what's up, chicken butts? Link me to fabulous things as it appears I'm going to be on continued sick duty for a bit. *chinfists*
Got the recap to the season finale of Real Housewives of New Jersey up, and man, this was a long-ass season. I thought they would have the normal 8 eps, but they stretched it to NINETEEN. Burned the hell out on that cray cray, ngl.
Because I was on sick watch, I actually got a lot of reading in, which I haven't been able to do in a long time. My current obsession (Glee, Klaine specifically) is a tough fandom, because there's not a lot of consideration for composition and grammar, one, and everyone wants porn. And... well. I've been in fandom a long time, and I have longtime friends that are PROFESSIONAL PORN WRITERS. So I'm a little spoiled. It's hard to find quality, is what I'm getting at (R/NC-17 or not.) I back out of the crying woobie-fied, fics that are everywhere, the repetitive borrowed phrases (holy crap, enough with "blown pupils" and "lay there wrecked." It's in EVERYTHING. Stop. Find a new way to say it, folks)
I did find two stories last night that I thought were nice, both by the same author. Not a lot of comments on them, which is sad, so if you do read, give her some attention. :)
desirousof wrote a nice tie in to Merlin (even though I don't watch that show and would have like more about their reaction to it, than them talking about Merlin, because again: I don't watch it) and how someone that loves you can help you love something more when its shared. Take All The Courage You Have Left, PG. If you're looking for something naughtier, her Hard R As Soon As You Go is an easily- digested, first-love, sneaking off to have sexy times story. (Same author, name change, I believe.)Wine Recs! Both Napa Cabs, the first is Oberon 2008. Oooh, this one was lovely. Not overly okay (which I don't care for) and a clean finish. Had it with a cheese board and salamis, would be awesome with any red meat. (Or nutty, spicy cheeses and veggies.)
#2 Atlas Peak, 2005 and this one was OUTSTANDING. Open it up, give it 15 minutes, then start drinking. Spicy, almost like a quality Spanish wine, but not overpowering. Had this with some blue cheese and bacon on crostinis, and it was a most delicious dinner for me. :) This one doesn't have a sweet finish, so I really enjoyed it. (No me gusta "vanilla" in wine.)
So what's up, chicken butts? Link me to fabulous things as it appears I'm going to be on continued sick duty for a bit. *chinfists*
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Date: 2011-10-10 06:11 pm (UTC)(OMG, I think I used blown pupils recently, don't hate me.)
Recs! Yay!
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Date: 2011-10-10 06:32 pm (UTC)And lol, I am SURE that you have used it in a way that didn't seem like it was C&Pd from fifteen other fics. Really, like, the exact same phrasing/situation every.single.time.
YOU KNOW I WOULD POINT IT OUT IF YOU WERE BEING REPETITIVE! <3
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Date: 2011-10-10 10:58 pm (UTC)I think it would be fun to copy-paste repetitive lines from other fics and mash them all together to make a good fic.
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Date: 2011-10-10 11:21 pm (UTC)omg, that is hilarious. (And I kinda believe that people have taken a shine to you and are trying to emulate your writing. But in that "this means a lot to me, I with bathe in the words until we are one" sort of way.)
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Date: 2011-10-11 01:23 am (UTC)Er, no. I find that really hard to believe. LOL. I mean, not that I read much fic, but I cannot imagine that is true.
And it would be great! I mean, there would have to be filler, but we could redeem those overused lines!
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Date: 2011-10-10 07:57 pm (UTC)(sick children are the worst!!! I hope everyone is well soon!)
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Date: 2011-10-10 08:02 pm (UTC)Oh, they'll be right as rain. I lucked out with kids and strong constitutions, so the rare times they're sick, they just go to bed and drink Gatorade and eat Saltines. Pretty easy for me. :D
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Date: 2011-10-10 08:55 pm (UTC)I hope your poopy kids are feeling better soon! :(
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Date: 2011-10-10 09:23 pm (UTC)Oh, they'll be just fine. I guess. I threw them outside and told them to toughen up. Hmm, maybe I should check their food bowls...
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Date: 2011-10-10 11:03 pm (UTC)What doesn't kill them makes them stronger! That's why I just drank the ebola virus. If I survive I'm gonna have superhero powers!