Someone uploaded the gag reel from S1 of The O.C. which I downloaded and watched. Actually not that terribly funny except in some parts BUT it did remind me of how much of a guilty pleasure that show was. Hubby hated it and rolled his eyes and thought I was silly for watching such a soap but pfft, I don't care. I mean, HE loves The Biggest Loser. *snorts*

Anyway, yeah. Not much else point with this post except I was suddenly feeling nostalgic and wanted to watch it again. Yes, it was a lot of crap but man, I loved Seth with all his quirks and Ryan when he just couldn't keep from beating people up. I couldn't care less about Marissa or that whole side of the show but the boys and Summer, I liked them. Maybe I should borrow the DVDs from my little sis, seeing as she's travelling the world anyway and doesn't need them at the moment. I think she owns like the first two seasons. Of course I would have to watch when hubby isn't around so I don't have to listen to him bitch and moan. No matter that I had to endure weeks of football during EM!



In other news, my brother just informed me they won't be in town during Gay Pride. Which seriously damages our party plans, seeing as icecon_2008 completely fell through so we're missing all the assumed party people. *pouts* So we're trying to make new plans, possibly with my best friend who wants to see what all the fuss is about. She's never even been to the parade and hasn't gone dancing in years, even decades. So us two and her and her husband, possibly my middle sister if she's in town (usually the Gay Pride party is actually her birthday party but Gay Pride is so early this year (9th, her birthday is the 13th) I'm not sure what she's gonna do) and my big sister if she is in town. Although they have a 8 month old baby so no dancing or drinking for her, I'm guessing.

Man, I need more friends. *sulks*

Also I'm trying to write and nothing is happening. At all. It's been so long since I wrote fanfic my brain has forgotten how. *sporks it*

Mood: nostalgic Tags: # gay pride, the oc, writing

Home again and LJ is letting me in so I have no idea if it was just something temporary or related to the cafe's server. Freaky.

Anyway...

mr_felis, ever the opportunistic capitalist, has been making Dr Horrible stuff for his CafePress shop and I promised him I would promote them for him. Personally I like this design best:




Click on the pic to get to the rest of the stuff. While you're there you can check out his other designs, especially the pop culture ones. I kinda want the Anti-Christ Superstar myself...

Mood: amused Tags: # cafepress, mr felis

Don't know what the fuck is up with LJ. I'm still logged in but the profile page etc is all one big white space with blue letters overcrossing each other and if I try to go to my own journal I'm redirected to some advert site. I managed to click on news and for some reason I see that in my own layout. Tried other users and I can see them too. But my own? Nope.

I thought first it was a server problem, seeing as I'm not at home, but since I can see other people's journals fine it doesn't seem like it's that. Guess I'll have to check it out when I get home tonight.

Stupid LJ. *kicks it*

[ETA. I should mention that since I can't get in I can't answer comments. *groans*]

Mood: aggravated

I bought a dress yesterday. A fine silk dress for Christmas. Yep, that's right, X-mas shopping in July. I just saw it in a shopwindow at the mall yesterday and decided to try it on and they had it in my size (which was actually a size above my regular size, which I'm blaming on the dress, not me) so hubby bought it for me. It's in one of those silk types that shimmers in different colours, this one blue and violet.


( Look! )

The girl is camping with the Scouts tonight. We signed her up for a one week thing where they learn to climb and do knots and go on bike tours and swimming etc and then camp in a tent for one night. She's had a great time and was very much looking forward to sleeping in a tent for the first time ever. If there's any trouble they are only about a ten minute drive away. lol

This would of course be an excellent opportunity for us to get rid off the boy for one night too and have our little celebratory Felis-finished-a-novel dinner and movie date that we've been talking about, followed by some hot sex, except 1) the grandparents were too tired to babysit and 2) I got my freaking period. I guess I should be grateful it decided to be a week late so I didn't have to endure it while in Sweden, or even worse, on the flight. Still no fun. Damn uterus. *sporks it*

Mood: sore Tags: # clothes, shopping, stupid uterus

I've had some new people adding me lately, well if lately means the last 6 months or so. (I've also had a few leaving, not surprisingly considering how non-fannish I've been the last few months, so all in all it probably evens out, lol.) Anyway, I thought I'd take a leaf out of ficbitca_bear's book and do this:

Ask me anything. I'll give you a 100% true answer.

Obviously everyone can play, I just thought if there was something you new ones wanted to know about me or mine, this would be a nice opportunity. You can do it anonymously if you want even.

(Just so you know, any questions of when I'm gonna update stuff is probably gonna be answered with the same "No idea." I'm writing fanfic again though, working on this and that and haven't abandoned anything, no matter how long it's been since last, so it's really just a matter of time. Time, however, is a very stretchable phenomenon...)

Mood: optimistic Tags: # memes

*groans*

I managed to accidentally delete the song .45 with Shinedown from my iPod and I don't have it anywhere else. Please can anyone hook me up with it? I'd be ever so grateful. Got it! Thank you raynedanser

And while I'm at it, anyone have Welcome To My Life with Simple Plan? I only have it in wma and therefor can't play it on my ipod. So the mp3 version would be what I'm looking for. Please? *puppy eyes* Got that too. Thank you 7silverbullets

Still trying to recover from the little sleep I got before our flight. Feel totally wiped. Man, I'm old.

Have been switching between catching slowly up on all the Big Bang stories and reading the comic books we bought in Sweden.

( Some thoughts on European comics )

The best thing about being home again?

Finally some SEX!!

And, since the kids are with the inlaws, you can bet it was LOUD sex!!

Seriously, I've only had one lousy orgasm in the last two weeks. (I didn't bring my vibrator and my fingers are not of the magic kind. Meaning, no buzzing. And it had to be very quiet because my brother was on the computer right outside the door. He hangs there until 2 in the morning, I swear) So this was like a fortnight's saving of orgasms. Man, it was good.

And then pizza, Coke and the final two episode of Doctor Who later tonight. Can this day get any better? I think not!



Ps. I just saw they legalized allowing religious groups to join same sex couples in marriage (before it was only civil services that could) the day we left. \o/ Obviously this is old news by now but since I just read it I'll consider it another great thing to add to this day.

Mood: satisfied Tags: # gay and lesbian rights, sex

We're back home!

Greeted by cat vomit all over the apartment and everything smelling of catlitter gone to hell. Yeurgh.

The inlaws took the kids with them while hubby ran out to buy litter for the litter box and some heavy duty cleaning stuff. In the meantime I started cleaning up the vomit (all of it dried so more of a scratch away and vacuum thingy) until suddenly the hose or whatever you call it broke. On a 3 month old vacuum cleaner! So hubby headed out again with the warrant to demand a new one. Seriously, it just went pop and started unraveling like a cork screw. And I hadn't vacuumed the mountains of cat hair from the sofa and chairs so I'm sitting on the sofa table.

I love my cats, I really do, but sometimes I kinda don't. *sighs*

We've been up since 4:30 this morning, which is like 2:30 Icelandic time. It's only noon here now but I'm so ready for a nap. *yawns* Thankfully the bedroom is like the only place that doesn't smell since we kept the doors closed and the window open.

Mood: tired Tags: # cats, vacation

bittersweet_art!

I'm listening to Timo Räisänen playing Fear No Darkness Promised Child, live outside my window!!


Well, I can't see him because there are a couple of houses in between but I can hear him very well. Heee! So funny.

Mood: amused Tags: # music, sweden

I bought the cutest little notebook today. A5 size and looks like old leather. Made for porn, it said so. Ok, so it didn't but I'm sure it is anyway. And I bought a dress or tunika at H&M even if I didn't get it in the colour I wanted. But I decided to skip the shoes since they weren't available in the colour I wanted either. Who needs shoes anyway? *pouts*

Obviously our resolve to not spend too much money on this trip didn't hold very long. Ok, so it's not like we're buying stocks in Apple or anything but we are spending more than we probably should. Since, you know, every penny spent is a penny we wouldn't be spending if we were at home. On the other hand we don't have to buy food. We just raid dad's fridge and eat them out of their house and home. *whistles innocently.

But yes, spending too much. But it's all things we NEED, like really REALLY need. 12 new comic books? Yes. 2 new bags for me? Yes. Coffee and cakes and candy and ice cream? Yes yes YES!!

Mostly we've been buying clothes for the kids though. And they had money of their own from their grandparents that they've been buying toys for.

One day left and then we're leaving at an ungodly hour Sunday morning. Seriously, we have to be at the airport at 5:50 am since the plane leaves 7:50 am. Why did that sound like a good idea at the time? *groans*

Mood: crazy Tags: # shopping, sweden

( Some work related rant. Yes, apparently me being on vacation didn't register with some people )

In other more fun news: I bought 2 t-shirts for me and a cute Snoopy messenger bag for my laptop. It was in the children's section so the strap is just barely long enough but otherwise it's perfect. Plus, Snoopy!

We got some clothes for the kids as well and they each got a spy telescope (you know, that you can look around corners with and such) that they have had much fun playing with. And we bought them school bags. The girl's old one had gotten very ugly after two years and although the boy isn't starting school for another year it's well worth it buying his here for 1/3 the price. Seriously, we got the two school backpacks plus my Snoopy bag for about the same amount as just the girl's bag would have cost at home.

Oh and yesterday we went over to Copenhagen in Denmark to meet up with my best friend and her family and visit the zoo together. Such fun. The kids loved it and we had a great day too. Again, pics later.

Also, this morning I sat down in the sun to read for a bit without putting on sunscreen first. Only about an hour and I'm red like a lobster. Again! Not as bad as hubby though. He looks a little like that demon in Once More With Feeling, except in shorts. *snorts*

And my knee is finally getting better. I can almost walk down stairs normally now. Almost. *thumbs up*

Ok, that's it for now. So exciting, I know. I will be more fun soon, I promise. And I WILL answer feedback. I just got the most amazing feedback for my Mirror fic that I wish I had time replying to right away but I don't and I'd feel weird just replying to that one now when I've let others wait for months. *hides in shame* But in case she's reading this: Thank you! And no one has to ask permission to add me. Although I have to admit I'm not adding people back much anymore. I'm feeling way overwhelmed by the size of my flist already. And things get kinda personal around here sometimes so yeah, I'm holding back a lot more on adding than I used to do. Which is maybe rude, I don't know, but all my fiction is always open to everyone and always will be, that is a promise. *hugs*

Oops, long post again. That's what you get when I pop in so seldom, me rambling like a drunk fool. Which I'm not. Drunk, I mean. The other part is up for debate. lol

Ps. There's a rock festival about 2 min. walk from here which will be going on for the next three days. Oh joy. Seriously, if the singer farts on stage, I can hear it over here. *sighs* Ok, the music can be fun but until midnight for 4 days is a bit much. Yes, I'm getting old.

Mood: sore Music: Walk This Way, playing outside Tags: # clothes, feedback, health, kids, sweden

I'm going to do a proper post later but just need to know something quick.

The Doctor Who s4 finale last Saturday, was it a double episode? I'm just wondering because most of the files I'm looking at are 700 MB so I wasn't sure if that's because it's HQ or because the episode was longer than usual. And I don't wanna go poking around looking for the answer in case it will spoil me for the episode itself. (I haven't watched last weeks episode either, just so you know *plugs fingers in ears and sings 'lalala'*)

[ETA. Gosh, you lot are quick. Apparently it was. *runs to download*]

So...

In my eagerness to go fetch hubby from the train station and therefor walking backwards while urging the girl on to put on her shoes I managed to forget that there are two steps leading down from the patio in front of dad's house and consequently fell and smashed my knee.

Apart from the bloody scratches and bruises it's swollen and hurts like hell inside when I try to walk. And this the day before we're planning to make an 8 hour drive to Uppsala. Not to mention that a vacation abroad, even if it's just Sweden (no disrespect, it's just I've lived here and then been here so many times it doesn't really feel like being abroad), means a lot of walking and if my knee doesn't make a miraculous recovery overnight it's gonna be hell. *sighs*

But hey, hubby's home!! \o/

Mood: sore Tags: # felis the amazing spazz

Am I the only one who is almost more excited about the art than the stories at spn_j2_bigbang?

Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled and excited to have so much to read from so many amazing authors. It's like a big swimming pool filled with slashy goodness and I can't wait until I have some proper time to dive in. (I'm stealing away from the kids and dad and everyone to check on my flist 1-2 times a day but not really feeling comfortable disappearing for as long as it takes to read a whole Big Bang story. At least with a book I can read in peace without anyone asking WHAT I'm reading.)

But the art... I just love it. I've clicked on almost all the art links because I can't wait to see them, even if I might get spoiled for the story. It's just... The ideas people come up with and the amazing drawings and photoshopping and banners and just superb interpretations of the stories. Man, I wish I could trust myself to participate in Big Bang because I would love to see what some people might come up with for me.

I have had art made for me and it always amazes me what other people can do because I do not have a single artistic bone in my body:

winchesterxgirl made me banners for my J2 stories In a Mirror Distorted and Indistinct and Stretch Right Up and Touch the Sky. Totally gorgeous and capture the feelings of the stories completely.

mentalme85 made banners and icons for my AU Liam/Spike story The Fire Within. Spot on looks on the guys' faces, one surly and the other challenging, I just love it!

antiship (josetta) made a drawing based on my Sam/Dean drabble Yours For the Taking. A drawing! I just love that. Man, I wish I could draw.

bittersweet_art made amazing wallpapers for my Spike/Angel story Closer (Here and here)

miss_c667 made me a pic for my story Differences Aside which I somehow managed to lose. *headdesk*

So yes, I haven't exactly been deprived, in fact I have the most awesome and talented friends in the world, but seeing those amazing spn_j2_bigbang art posts are making me wish I had participated because... well, I'm greedy and more is always better.* Maybe next year if I am feeling inspired. I wish my damn muse wasn't so fickle. Always when I need her the most she skips off to Bali or wherever. *sighs*

Anyway, better go and try be sociable for a little while before heading to bed. Hubby comes back tomorrow! \o/ I have missed him so damn much, I can't wait to have him back. *bounces*



*Yes, this is totally an 'If anyone ever feels the urge to create something based on anything I've ever written, go for it' hint. Just in case you weren't sure. *g*

Mood: impressed Tags: # fanart, fanart for me

Fabulous!

After some hours in the sun I have achieved my annual state of lobsterism. Such a pretty red colour. If in a few days you see white flakes drifting in the soft breeze, do not be afraid. It's not the beginning of a new ice age in the middle of summer, it's just my skin peeling off.

In other words: 1) Ow! and 2) I will never ever learn. *headdesk*


Ps. We're going to the beach again tomorrow. If you hear of a nuclear bomb going off in Sweden it's just me, overheating.


Pps. Story from the beach:

Little guy, shoveling sand over his feet: I'm hiding my feet!
Me, slowly being cooked in the sun: Ooh! Where are they? Have you lost them?
Little guy, looking at me like I'm stoopid: They're under the sand.
Me, feeling stoopid: Ah.
Little guy, then shoveling sand over his 'parts': I'm hiding my penis!
Me: Ooookaaaay...
Little guy, grinning like a crazy person: Look! There's a worm in the sand!
Little guy's penis, peeking out of the sand: Hi!

I'd show you pics but I can't find the cable for the camera. Because yes, of course I took pics of that. He's gonna get a girlfriend someday and then it's photoalbum time! *evil grin*

Mood: tired Tags: # holidays, kids, summer

Hejsan allihopa. Hur är läget?

Yep, I'm in Sweden. Two days and only wanted to knock my dad over the head with a shovel twice. That's like a record or something.

He does have wireless so I'm sitting on the couch, surfing the net while lending moral support to hubby who is crying over the EM finale. His guys (Germany) are basically getting their asses handed to them. He is not happy. *pets poor hubby's head*

He's going away for the Nordic Teacher Association Something or Other, can't remember what it's called but it means he's going away tomorrow and won't be back until Friday. How I'm going to survive without him I have no idea. Drinking beer and taking long afternoon naps.

Which I actually have been doing a lot of, sleeping I mean, not drinking beer. Sleeping until late in the morning and then taking 2- 2 1/2 hour naps in the afternoon. And still I feel absolutely exhausted. I think the last few months, and especially weeks, are catching up with me. I'd been pushing myself way beyond what my body could handle and now it's pay day. I'm also starting to think those pills I'm popping for my thyroid aren't nearly strong enough because so far I don't feel much change. Less achy hands but that's it.

I have so much reading to catch up with. And comments and 3-4 month old feedback to answer and then of course to write stuff, that would be nice. Right now though I'm gonna do as little as possible. And try not to let my dad drive me bonkers.


Ps. bittersweet_art, we're thinking Göteborg on Monday a week from now. We're driving up to Uppsala on Saturday, staying there for two nights with friends, then driving off early Monday morning to Göteborg to spend the day there, then driving back to Malmö sometime late the same night, so don't worry about having to fit 4 people on your couch. lol. You're working, right, during the day? We'll probably spend it in Liseberg anyway and then maybe meet up with you whenever you're done if that sounds good?

Mood: tired Tags: # dad, hashimoto, rl, sweden

It is done.

It came to 95.098 words. I wrote the last 700 this morning.

Hubby is taking it to be printed out and wire bound (is that what you call it? I have no idea) and then we're gonna ask the in-laws to make sure it gets handed in because we don't have time. Hubby's taking it there. "You really want to trust people who have no idea how important this is and never remember to tape anything you ask them on TV?" I guess the answer is no. lol

We're leaving for the airport in 3 1/2 hours and I haven't packed my stuff. I have no idea where my swimsuit is, I have sandals and nothing else to wear on my feet, I haven't had a haircut in two months and look like a troll (plus, gray hairs! Eek!). I haven't even shaved my legs and I'm gonna be (hopefully) showing them. Scary.

I really hope it was all worth it.

Thank you, all of you, who helped me and cheered me on. Random lurkers who dropped in with info I needed, old friends who knew way more than I ever hoped to learn. All of you, you have no idea how grateful I am.

And how much I miss my GAY PORN!! Oh GOD!! I'm taking my laptop with me and I'm gonna indulge myself reading the gazillion fic I have waiting for me. (Thank you, Big Bang!!) And then I'm gonna write some heavy sweaty dirty sex. I miss dirty sex!!! And I miss you guys, I feel I've just been this boring horrible friend lately. Sorry.


Ps. I owe comments but I don't know when I'll be getting to them. I don't even know if dad has wireless. *groans*

Mood: relieved Tags: # dad, holidays, novel, writing