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I feel really bad guys but I have This Thing where when my life gets busy and stressful I drop fandom (and by extension journals) for awhile. Which is really really stupid because when I'm freaking out fandom tends to keep me sane!
So here's what's gone on:
1. I became really upset with Neil Gaiman. Then he apologized quite nicely so although he has still tarnished his image of perfection, I forgave him somewhat. I completely believe dress_myself_up 's ideas about negative feedback damaging fan relationships though, and I have to say that Mr. Gaiman and I are walking a thin line.
2. I have not forgiven this lady, but there isn't much for me to say in response to her that hasn't been said by other brilliant people. I will say that likening a group of people known to consume work like yours to burglars, adulterers and rapists does not seem like a very good business move. PS - Fan fiction is awesome and it kind of sounds like your books suck, just sayin'.
3. I finished my course work for the term, but have no time to celebrate because I am on to the thesis proposal and the excellent-but-demanding reading course. I am freaking out just a little.
4. I was nominated for a graduate student teaching award, which was a lovely honour because it means some of my students wrote in about how great I am, and that's nice to know.
5. Canadian politics is really fucked up, guys. Copyright idiocy is one, and an a "feminist" senator tells feminists to "shut the fuck up." Honestly, I used to be really proud of this country but it's more than an understatement to say things are going downhill.
6. The Backstreet Boys are coming to my hometown (as opposed to my schooltown) in August, and I will be home. I have acquired 8th row seats, thanks to the shitty as hell fanclub which is the least dependable organization known to humankind. I wasn't sure I was going to go to this tour, honestly, given how much I hate the most recent album. But I got the e-mail announcing the dates and just couldn't say no. BSB are a part of my soul, my first true fandom, and I will see them every chance i get until I die, even if they do drown themselves in autotune and try to be hip hop for no particular reason.
7. I have started 5 fics in the past month and have finished only one. I do not know what is wrong with me. I am also having trouble completing academic stuff, though I have no problem starting it. Most recently, I can't seem to finish a fic because I don't think anyone will read it. Anyone actually interested in a Supernatural / Marauders Era!Harry Potter crossover fic, or should I just keep that one in my head?
8. Okay, so couples counseling. Anyone done it, know anyone who has? I'm thinking about C and I giving it a shot but I feel sort of like we're too young.
9. I have not spoiled myself at all about any upcoming episodes of SPN. This means I am going in blind for the first time in awhile, and I have great anxiety. Thankfully, Misha will be watching with me to sooth my nerves. I really really really hope he doesn't break Twitter character for this. Though that also makes me anxious. I really want Misha the megalomaniac, not Misha the actor. If he breaks character I will be really disappointed.
10. Crowley is so so awesome.
So here's what's gone on:
1. I became really upset with Neil Gaiman. Then he apologized quite nicely so although he has still tarnished his image of perfection, I forgave him somewhat. I completely believe dress_myself_up 's ideas about negative feedback damaging fan relationships though, and I have to say that Mr. Gaiman and I are walking a thin line.
2. I have not forgiven this lady, but there isn't much for me to say in response to her that hasn't been said by other brilliant people. I will say that likening a group of people known to consume work like yours to burglars, adulterers and rapists does not seem like a very good business move. PS - Fan fiction is awesome and it kind of sounds like your books suck, just sayin'.
3. I finished my course work for the term, but have no time to celebrate because I am on to the thesis proposal and the excellent-but-demanding reading course. I am freaking out just a little.
4. I was nominated for a graduate student teaching award, which was a lovely honour because it means some of my students wrote in about how great I am, and that's nice to know.
5. Canadian politics is really fucked up, guys. Copyright idiocy is one, and an a "feminist" senator tells feminists to "shut the fuck up." Honestly, I used to be really proud of this country but it's more than an understatement to say things are going downhill.
6. The Backstreet Boys are coming to my hometown (as opposed to my schooltown) in August, and I will be home. I have acquired 8th row seats, thanks to the shitty as hell fanclub which is the least dependable organization known to humankind. I wasn't sure I was going to go to this tour, honestly, given how much I hate the most recent album. But I got the e-mail announcing the dates and just couldn't say no. BSB are a part of my soul, my first true fandom, and I will see them every chance i get until I die, even if they do drown themselves in autotune and try to be hip hop for no particular reason.
7. I have started 5 fics in the past month and have finished only one. I do not know what is wrong with me. I am also having trouble completing academic stuff, though I have no problem starting it. Most recently, I can't seem to finish a fic because I don't think anyone will read it. Anyone actually interested in a Supernatural / Marauders Era!Harry Potter crossover fic, or should I just keep that one in my head?
8. Okay, so couples counseling. Anyone done it, know anyone who has? I'm thinking about C and I giving it a shot but I feel sort of like we're too young.
9. I have not spoiled myself at all about any upcoming episodes of SPN. This means I am going in blind for the first time in awhile, and I have great anxiety. Thankfully, Misha will be watching with me to sooth my nerves. I really really really hope he doesn't break Twitter character for this. Though that also makes me anxious. I really want Misha the megalomaniac, not Misha the actor. If he breaks character I will be really disappointed.
10. Crowley is so so awesome.