Life Update!

[lauren3210]

lmao, I write a post to say "hey, I'm back!" and then I promptly disappear again, sorry about that! I have been trying to respond to more posts on my friends list though, so I guess I'm making progress, slow as it may be. But I've just finished another epic rewatch of the Lord of the Rings (it's a thing I do every couple of months, because I'm

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[nia_kantorka]

Ha, I watched "The Fellowship of the Ring" on Saturday with some friends. The first time in years and now I want to read the books again and can't decide if in English or German. Normally, I'd always pick the original, but Tolkien is an exception. We have two translations and the older one is so wonderful. The lady who wrote it created words or chose great words in general. And I love her work to pieces. Just two examples because I can't help myself. ;p

[lauren3210]

The funny thing is, I never really got into the books until I heard they were making the films. My parents both loved it (my dad wanted to call me Galadriel when I was born), and I tried to read it as a teenager but it never grabbed me - but then, high fantasy isn't my fave genre; I still haven't managed to read the Game of Thrones books either. BUT I adore the films (and The Hobbit ones too!), and every couple of months or so I get a craving for some epic fight scenes with orcs, lol! So cool about the translations and the made up words! I never thought about that before, but of course other languages would have to make them up too. So interesting!

And heee, I think it's going to be a bit of a surprise when Madison starts in September, because they have different surnames. I can't wait to see the looks on their faces! ♥

[lauren3210]

You know, when it comes to defending myself, all I seem to do is stutter and turn bright red, but when it's my kids that need defending, I seem to channel my grandmother - she was always awesome at standing up for herself; she was a tiny little woman and was absolutely terrifying to behold when she got angry, haha!

And god yes, isn't it the worst? It's one of those pains that makes you almost laugh in surprise at how much it hurts, and it leaves you clutching at your bum cheek in a really embarrassing way! Thank you darling! ♥

[capitu]

I'm sorry to hear you've been in so much pain, dear. *hugs*

And sorry the pictures were too blurred to share, also! ^^ Sounds like a fun time!

[lauren3210]

Honestly, I feel like all I've been doing for the past week is walking around making zombie-like sounds - and I'm getting pretty fed up with feeling pain shoot through me every time I move. Is this what getting older feels like? Because I don't like it, tbh.

I am the world's worst photographer really, even if I hadn't been drunk of my ass, they probably wouldn't have come out well. I shall have to give the task to one of my kids, get them to document the next time Ben does something stupid!

Thanks darling! ♥

[kitty_fic]

OMG...
"And how dare you try to teach her manners when I'm sitting right here? That's MY job, your job is to teach her history, and so far you're sucking at it!"

^THIS SO MUCH!
That teacher just sounds crazy... and I would have been so pissed too, so I don't blame your reaction!

Sorry you are hurting. I hope it all feels better soon. *hugs you*

Dealing with parent's mortality is really hard. With my mom's health I've dealt with that a lot more than I want to. And just the fact that they have limited time no matter her health... the years are just ticking by and that at some point it's going to happen regardless, that's really hard to come to face with.

And it's not too late to sign up for the harrydracompreg fest if that will help you be more productive ;)
you know, if you just need that push :D :D :D

[lauren3210]

Honestly, I really think that some of these teachers go into the profession purely because they like the idea of being able to boss people around, rather than a love of teaching - and this woman definitely came across to me in that way. Some of them deserve to be put in their place, imo.

Thank you for the kind words! My shoulder is feeling a little better now, although I'm still limping with the pain in my bum cheek, lol!

Yeah, it's weird, and very hard to think about. My parents have been incredibly lucky with their health - I have more issues than they do! - so it was only once my brother finally left that it hit me - they're getting older. It's a harsh lesson that I think always comes unexpectedly.

Heee, I was actually thinking about it, tbh! I may have a look and see if any of the leftover prompts speak to me...

♥