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Just lately, LJ has just been making me grouchy and bitchy every time I log on so most of my posts kinda follow in the same vein. However! I have had a good weekend and life is good so I am going to put my issues to the wayside and make happy, squeeful posts about things that make me happy *g*
So in no particular order, things that are making me happy right now:
1) My friends. Both RL and online, and even though I'm barely ever signed in to any messenger programmes lately, I hope that certain people know that I'm thinking of them, as well as those I talk to anyway by text who help keep me from getting bored at work and on my bus journeys.
2) My workmates. I've only been working there 6 weeks this week but I can honestly say that I love my teammates and that I feel kinda blessed by working with such lovely people who ask me to lunch even though the first time they barely knew me and who tease me about my freaky eating habits.
3) New fandoms. I've been devouring bandslash fic for the past few weeks and there is so much good, amazing fic out there, which constantly makes me happy. And along with that, the new music that I've discovered and which is hardly ever out of my car/mp3 player.
4) Driving. I know I haven't passed my test yet *curses evil examiners* but I honestly never though I'd love driving as much as I do. I absolutely hated it when I first learned to drive but now, I love it. Having my own car helps probably *g*
5) My trip to work. Which sounds weird but I get off the bus every morning and walk down the high street to Castle Park and I walk down through the park and it is just stunning at that time of the morning. It's fairly deserted apart from the animals and I can't help but smile every time I see a squirrel or ducklings being adorable. It's such a gorgeous place to walk in and most days I'm walking with a smile on my face. One day I'll take my camera with me and document my walk down *g*
And now to go with that:
Sometimes it's okay to pimp yourself out. Post a list of the top five favorite fics you've written, regardless of fandom or the reason you love them. This isn't about the BEST things you've written, but what you LOVE most. Then tag five other people to do the same.
1) Bedshaped. Ralf/Juan F1 RPS.
I don't ever know why I love this so much but I honestly think it's my favourite fic I've ever written. Maybe not my best, but I feel I managed to get across everything that I wanted to and I'm still in love with the image of Juan taking care of Ralf, just for a few minutes.
2)Underneath. Charlie/Jonny Rugby RPS.
I know it's only a drabble but I have such a history and background for these two in my head and I think this is my favourite bit out of all that that I've written for this pairing.
3) Learning Through Touch. Sam/Gene Life On Mars.
I didn't write much LoM fic but I really loved writing this one because I had been struck with such a clear image and I wrote in one session (on a train across from my friend, which was exciting!) and I'm still happy with the way it came out.
4) Accidental. James/Jeremy Top Gear RPS.
Although I might have my issues with TGS, I still, even now and then want to write it, even though I probably never will. And I still have much love for the first fic I posted (nearly a year ago, which does not seem right at all!) in the fandom. Again, as with most of the other choices, it was a case of having a clear, distinct image and writing it, and writing it the way I wanted it to come out. I love it when you have that image you want to present and it comes out exactly the way you wanted, and with this fic, it totally did that especially with the layout of the different sections which I wasn't sure about but I do think they work. And I still love the way I wrote Jeremy in this, matching my pesonal canon completely.
5) Not Like That. Sergio//Luke Golf RPS.
For these two, even more so than any other pairing that I've mentioned here, I have a clear image of their background/history. And I had bits of this little fic hanging around for about two years and then one day, my brain just clicked and I finished it and again, even though it might not be the best thing I've ever written, I love it for the image it gives me.
Anyone who wants to do it, consider yourselves tagged.
And now, I really kind of want to write. Damn it.
ETA: Urgh, hatred of LJ coming back. I can only see my post when I change the viewing level to public. Which considering my journal is flocked, is not something I am pleased about. Grrr.
So in no particular order, things that are making me happy right now:
1) My friends. Both RL and online, and even though I'm barely ever signed in to any messenger programmes lately, I hope that certain people know that I'm thinking of them, as well as those I talk to anyway by text who help keep me from getting bored at work and on my bus journeys.
2) My workmates. I've only been working there 6 weeks this week but I can honestly say that I love my teammates and that I feel kinda blessed by working with such lovely people who ask me to lunch even though the first time they barely knew me and who tease me about my freaky eating habits.
3) New fandoms. I've been devouring bandslash fic for the past few weeks and there is so much good, amazing fic out there, which constantly makes me happy. And along with that, the new music that I've discovered and which is hardly ever out of my car/mp3 player.
4) Driving. I know I haven't passed my test yet *curses evil examiners* but I honestly never though I'd love driving as much as I do. I absolutely hated it when I first learned to drive but now, I love it. Having my own car helps probably *g*
5) My trip to work. Which sounds weird but I get off the bus every morning and walk down the high street to Castle Park and I walk down through the park and it is just stunning at that time of the morning. It's fairly deserted apart from the animals and I can't help but smile every time I see a squirrel or ducklings being adorable. It's such a gorgeous place to walk in and most days I'm walking with a smile on my face. One day I'll take my camera with me and document my walk down *g*
And now to go with that:
Sometimes it's okay to pimp yourself out. Post a list of the top five favorite fics you've written, regardless of fandom or the reason you love them. This isn't about the BEST things you've written, but what you LOVE most. Then tag five other people to do the same.
1) Bedshaped. Ralf/Juan F1 RPS.
I don't ever know why I love this so much but I honestly think it's my favourite fic I've ever written. Maybe not my best, but I feel I managed to get across everything that I wanted to and I'm still in love with the image of Juan taking care of Ralf, just for a few minutes.
2)Underneath. Charlie/Jonny Rugby RPS.
I know it's only a drabble but I have such a history and background for these two in my head and I think this is my favourite bit out of all that that I've written for this pairing.
3) Learning Through Touch. Sam/Gene Life On Mars.
I didn't write much LoM fic but I really loved writing this one because I had been struck with such a clear image and I wrote in one session (on a train across from my friend, which was exciting!) and I'm still happy with the way it came out.
4) Accidental. James/Jeremy Top Gear RPS.
Although I might have my issues with TGS, I still, even now and then want to write it, even though I probably never will. And I still have much love for the first fic I posted (nearly a year ago, which does not seem right at all!) in the fandom. Again, as with most of the other choices, it was a case of having a clear, distinct image and writing it, and writing it the way I wanted it to come out. I love it when you have that image you want to present and it comes out exactly the way you wanted, and with this fic, it totally did that especially with the layout of the different sections which I wasn't sure about but I do think they work. And I still love the way I wrote Jeremy in this, matching my pesonal canon completely.
5) Not Like That. Sergio//Luke Golf RPS.
For these two, even more so than any other pairing that I've mentioned here, I have a clear image of their background/history. And I had bits of this little fic hanging around for about two years and then one day, my brain just clicked and I finished it and again, even though it might not be the best thing I've ever written, I love it for the image it gives me.
Anyone who wants to do it, consider yourselves tagged.
And now, I really kind of want to write. Damn it.
ETA: Urgh, hatred of LJ coming back. I can only see my post when I change the viewing level to public. Which considering my journal is flocked, is not something I am pleased about. Grrr.