yuletide nominations & such
The first of two times when I had to think about what I really wanted the possibility of reading/writing regarding yuletide. It was hard to decide on which fandoms I wanted to focus on. But I ended up going with: Castle, Greek, Harper's Island, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Thunderbirds, and Veritas the Quest. I was considering Glee because I think some Rachel/Finn would be fun and I know the writers for this challenge could create something brilliant, however, I decided to go with Thunderbirds instead. Because one day I hope to find decent Thunderbirds fic. It's a dream, a weird dream, but dream nonetheless. I have no idea at this point what I'll end up requesting of the above, but I'd really love some Abby/Jimmy fic and I'm always about the Niko/Cal from Veritas, whether it's girl!Niko or just plain 'ole slash...hhhmmm...really need to ponder this.
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I've been home sick the past two days due to numerous issues including the cold from hell, migraine, and aches & pains. And this, compounded with the miserable weather, made the way for another bout of depression to kick in. I hate when I get into these funks. And my sister asked me to talk to her about it, but it's not something I can really verbalize that well. I barely understand it myself. Of course, she did get upset with me for not calling my therapist. I think I'm just not used to having the therapist to call for these sorts of moments - I only started therapy about four months ago.
In addition to sleeping a lot, I got caught up on The Mentalist and re-watched Harper's Island (hence the yearning for Abby/Jimmy mentioned above). I continue to love The Mentalist. I love the relationship between the team. I love how conceited and yet caring Patrick can be. I love his relationship with each member of the team and I always enjoy the unfolding of the mystery.
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I got the cookbook, Babycakes, from the owner of the bakery of the same name. It's a bunch of cupcake recipes that are vegan as well as sugar-gluten-wheat free. And they taste good. I don't know if any of you have been to either location in New York or Los Angeles, but the cupcakes are so good and not nearly as bad for you.
And I admit it. One of the things I've been lamenting lately, with doing Weight Watchers again, is my love of baking. I hate cooking, but love baking...and having this cookbook makes me feel less guilty for undertaking one of my hobbies.
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I've been home sick the past two days due to numerous issues including the cold from hell, migraine, and aches & pains. And this, compounded with the miserable weather, made the way for another bout of depression to kick in. I hate when I get into these funks. And my sister asked me to talk to her about it, but it's not something I can really verbalize that well. I barely understand it myself. Of course, she did get upset with me for not calling my therapist. I think I'm just not used to having the therapist to call for these sorts of moments - I only started therapy about four months ago.
In addition to sleeping a lot, I got caught up on The Mentalist and re-watched Harper's Island (hence the yearning for Abby/Jimmy mentioned above). I continue to love The Mentalist. I love the relationship between the team. I love how conceited and yet caring Patrick can be. I love his relationship with each member of the team and I always enjoy the unfolding of the mystery.
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I got the cookbook, Babycakes, from the owner of the bakery of the same name. It's a bunch of cupcake recipes that are vegan as well as sugar-gluten-wheat free. And they taste good. I don't know if any of you have been to either location in New York or Los Angeles, but the cupcakes are so good and not nearly as bad for you.
And I admit it. One of the things I've been lamenting lately, with doing Weight Watchers again, is my love of baking. I hate cooking, but love baking...and having this cookbook makes me feel less guilty for undertaking one of my hobbies.