Life burns!

[linndechir]

Lots of things have happened, good things, bad things, other things. Starting with the bad thing: my computer broke down yesterday. Fortunately I still have my laptop, but it’s very small and I can’t really watch DVDs on it. Which is all the more frustrating because I’ve got seasons 3-5 of DS9 lying on my desk, waiting to be watched … and I can’t watch them. Gnaaa. I’ve recently watched the first two seasons, and that made me remember just how much I love this show. I am going to try and find out how much it would cost me to get my old computer repaired, and then I’ll have to decide if it’s worth the money or if I will have to buy a new one. All so expensive. :(

But there’s good news, too, and I guess that’s why I’m not completely depressed. I’ve written all my exams and am currently waiting for the results. Now I just have that stupid term paper to write, and unfortunately still no idea what to write it about. Damn. But there’s even better news: I’m going on holidays in about two months! 10 days in Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow (I know, 10 days is a bit short for three cities, but I can’t really afford more). Yaaaay! I can’t wait to go there. If anyone knows those cities and has recommendations on what I absolutely HAVE to do/see/visit, please tell me. ^^

Apart from that, a friend introduced me to True Blood, a vampire TV series, which is surprisingly good considering that most vampire stories are complete and utter crap. And Eric so looks like an evil version of Dyon … (my OC from Coming to Terms, remember?) Hihi. I’ve finished watching season 1 and will move on to season 2 at the end of the week. I’m just sad that the fandom is still rather small. Almost no fanfics, despite the incredible canon-slashiness.

After all this babbling you don’t care about, a few words about a more interesting subject. I have about 3100 words written for the next chapter of KS. That’s rather short, compared to the chapters before that (usually 4000-6000 words). However, it feels somehow fine as a chapter, and I think the next scene would feel out of place if I added it. Especially since I haven’t finished the next scene yet and, honestly, I have some difficulties writing it. So, I’ll think about it some more, but unless I change my mind the chapter will get just a little bit more work and then go to my beta before the end of the week. Depending on how long it takes her to beta read it, the chapter should be posted rather soon. Again, it will be a rather short one, with much fluff on the one hand and drow plotting on the other hand. I will save the big Artemis-Zaknafein-Drizzt-CB-confrontation for the chapter after that. I think. This will probably change again a hundred times. ;)

Btw ... I'm really not a theme-song-person, I almost never think of characters or pairings when I listen to music. But for some reason lots of songs have become Qui/Dooku-songs in my head ... Yes, Yesterday too. Why else do you think I would listen to the Beatles? Although I really should be listening to Nothing Else Matters, my Artemis/Zak-song. ^^

Comments

[evoe.livejournal.com]

About Dublin: I think my old hostsisters' boyfriend is back in Dublin for the summer. He grew up there, so he should know all about the interesting places. I could ask her for his contact details if you like. I'm sure he'd show you around or at least point out anything interesting. Don't know how much time he has during the day though, because he's supposed to be working.

[linndechir.livejournal.com]

It would be great if he could point out things we should do, but I'm fairly sure he has better things to do than show some complete strangers around in his free time. But maybe you could ask her to ask him if he has any recommendations. ^^ Thanks.

[zigsternenstaub.livejournal.com]

I am so envious of your holiday. Yes, I know I just got back, but I've never been to Scotland! But then I did get to spend more time in Ireland in general. I'd let you know about stuff to do in Dublin, but really I just looked at buildings, statues, etc. I would recomment going to see something at the National Film Institute. I did that and it was great fun. They have an excellent selection of continental art house films, plus a bunch of British and American stuff. If you have the time, though, definitely take the DART train down the coast to Dun Laoghaire (only about 4 euro return trip from Dublin). It's a beautiful little seaside town with a stunningly captivating view, a pier, lighthouse, and you can walk on the outside of the rock face that keeps the sea out. It's marvellous just to sit all alone and watch the waves wash the rocks.

I keep hearing about this True Blood series. Now from three people in the last four days! WTF?

And finally: HURRAH KINDRED SPIRITS!!!! *DROOL* I am really looking forward to reading this, and I promise lots of thoughts and appraisal:) Can't wait to get me some more of that Zak/Artemis ruthless warrior slash goodness. Mmmmm.

[linndechir.livejournal.com]

I'm sure I will be frustrated that I will only have a few days and so many things to see. But nothing will keep me from returning some day. ^^ Seaside town sounds great; how long does that train take to get there?

Well, it's really fun to watch. You should definitely give it a try. And watch at least the first two episodes, the first one is a bit ... well, I don't know, first episodes are often less good than the rest.

Our ruthless warriors are being quite fluffy, in their non-sappy way. I have decided to keep the chapter this short. It's really over rather quickly when you read it, but it feels good the way it is. Sorta.

[zigsternenstaub.livejournal.com]

It's about twenty five minutes outside of central Dublin. No trouble at all.

If I come across it I'll check it out. I haven't seen it on television. And you're right. Pilot episodes are generally a little bit off. The characters haven't quite solidified yet.

I've come to expect ruthless fluff. That's okay. As long as it's ruthless. ;)

[linndechir.livejournal.com]

Ah, all right. Then I'll have to go there. ^^

I'm sure you can download it somewhere. ;) The problem with the pilot episode is also that, well, the two main characters (who will become lovers, of course ;)) meet for the first time, and bla, it's a bit sappy, while the whole series really isn't even remotely sappy. ;)

You could say that I was entirely ruthless and wrote as much fluff as I wanted. Go read for yourself, it's posted. ;)

[zigsternenstaub.livejournal.com]

You'll love it. I think. At least I love it. ;)

I'll see if maybe my library might have it. They have a lot of shows.

Yay! *off to read*

[nuitari-aquariu.livejournal.com]

Ahah.... Kindred Spirits bientôt updaté ?
Can't wait ^^.

[linndechir.livejournal.com]

Moi je dirais plutôt "enfin updaté". ;)
Here you go, it's posted.