Approximately 1 billion mph

[a_lifestyle]

I'm working on the last part of APFN right now, so things might be a little quiet around here. It's my first big plot-based mindfucked in-over-my-head multi-chaptered fic (all...five parts of it, ahahaha ughhhh I'm so lame), so I'm making sure it's 100% satisfactory and ties up all the loose ends I want to tie up and then I'll be back in the game

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[gothirishrose]

I've been kind of quiet myself lately. I have that sci-fi story that I need to get back to (it's mostly in my head, with about a page and a half typed... boy I need to get to work!). The KakaSaku drawings I have started have been terribly languishing and it's possible Kakashi and Sakura will disappear from the page with no one to pay attention to them (can't say I blame them for wanting to find somewhere more private than on my tablet, lol). Well, perhaps this weekend I will get back in the saddle and work on all of those.

I know quite a few people who are celebrating as well, but I find myself reacting more in line with what you posted.

[a_lifestyle]

I'm hoping to have some time to write this weekend, too. This week has just been too hectic!

*nod nod* I guess I just have a hard time celebrating anybody's death. I certainly understand it, in this case, but it still gives me an uneasy feeling.

[cutecrazyice]

I agree with you on Osama, Ali. I definitely understand those who are celebrating, but it's not yet over. :(

[a_lifestyle]

It's not over, and in general, I feel that celebrating anyone's death is a little disgusting. Puts an uneasy feeling in my stomach.

[bluerising]

Moving at 1 billion mph is really, really, really fast.

I must agree with Ice that the situation is not over. Ending Osama was more like fighting the Hydra monster, where when you cut off one head more heads sprout up to take its place. We can't really say that we defeated "terror" yet, which is such a big and vague term anyway, and would be the only reason for justifying such mass celebrations on the likes of winning the superbowl.

But at the same time, I can understand other people's relief at ending the 10 year manhunt. All of the student soldiers I meet here on campus are filled with some hope now, and feel that the loss of their friends finally holds some meaning, as well as a renewed determination to go overseas.

In all, the whole situation is just difficult.

[a_lifestyle]

*nod* I see what you mean there, Clear. I think that people must be kidding themselves if they think this is the answer to all terrorism, but I do understand a sense of relief--I feel it myself.

I just think that celebrating anyone's death puts a sour taste in my mouth. I don't think it's right. It's a delicate situation for sure.

[flibbergibbet]

LMAO I know what you mean about multi-chaptered fic. I started a three-parter once that I couldn't fucking finish. What?

I feel you on the bin Laden thing. I felt kind of isolated from all the celebration. It's not that I don't understand it, but I just... don't feel like cheering in the streets, and I feel like maybe I should. I dunno. I do know I'm not sorry the fucker is dead. I was disgusted at first too, but I think at root it's just different people expressing relief and closure differently (racism aside--and I've definitely seen that, but not from everyone).

By the way, did you get my PM?

[a_lifestyle]

I know! It's five measly parts and I'm like SWEATING trying to finish this beast. It makes me wonder how people handle multi-chapters of like epic proportions.

Totally agreed with you, re: bin Laden.

And I have received your PM I've just been a chump about responding! >.< Apologies! I will do so tonight for sure. <3

[flecksofpoppy]

I am most happy to claim fault.

[a_lifestyle]

Ohhhh I know you are <3