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Time for an overdue update apparently... not that I've got much to say, or I might have had but have just forgotten it all, as it's been a little while. So leaving out the emo crap and the TMI, here goes...
1. Emma can't play tennis right now as she had a little car accident (she's okay) so instead we've been keeping busy with beach walks, which has been pretty lovely actually. We even went last Friday when it was kinda raining, and though we didn't go far that day it was nice to check out what's going on down there, as they've restarted work on the surf reef now winter is over. There's a whole redevelopment going on too just along from the pier opposite where the reef will be, called The Overstrand, and it looks like they're including a surf school there, which Emma thinks would be a good idea to check out and give it a try. I'm thinking maybe not. The whole not being able to swim and being afraid of water being big factors in that. A few surfers out too that day and I forgot my camera (dammit) so maybe next time I'll include more surfer boy pictures if anyone's interested?
2. I seem to have struck some people dumb today as I'm actually - y'know - dressed like a girl. *rolls eyes* That's fine, I like struck dumb. It's the people who feel the need to comment on it - when they really should know better knowing how self-conscious I get - who need to just stop now with the comments of how nice/pretty/girly I look and how much pink suits me. Yes, I am a girl. Yes, I do wear girly clothes sometimes. Yes, I know it's a bit of a shock for you. And yes, I will be back in my hoodie and Chucks tomorrow.
3. They're playing the Sound of Music soundtrack in the session outside my office right now. I really need to stop singing.
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paper_packages now has 200 members which is frickin amazing - thank you so, so much to those of you on my flist who are members over there too, I appreciate your support more than I can say =) Making icons has become my happy place lately - as you know - so thank you - and to those of you who continue to pimp the place, I love you muchly =) ♥
5. If you've haven't watched this yet then go do it now. Totally wonderful and will leave you amazed and smiling. It did for me =)
6. My love for all things Merlin - and in particular Colin Morgan (glorious ears and all) - knows no bounds. Still. Just saying.
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7. Y'know there are shedloads of Merlin fics I could/should be reccing but as it's been quite a while since I updated, I'll just stick with these three =)
Three Tasks by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
syllic
Arthur is the Royal Arbiter for Suitable Suitors' Disputes. He (and his trusty companion, the golden-dragon-tasselled hat) alone can determine who is fit to woo royal servants and other assorted courtiers in Uther's court. (In light of the sentence above, the following may not appear to be a truthful statement, but: not as cracky as that makes it sound. Really.) Part One: Arthur arbitrates a dispute (with heretofore unforeseen wisdom); Merlin observes. In Part Two: in a Rather Predictable Set of Events, Merlin becomes the object of a Suitable Suitors' Dispute. Arthur attempts to arbitrate. This time, he does not do so well.
{ PG-13/R | Merlin/Arthur }
(I love this story So. Damn. Much. Arthur's attachment to his lilac robes is bordering on the hilarious but also his attempts to do the right thing by Merlin is both sweet and touching.)
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Obeisance bycasspeach
It's not that Arthur won't share his toys, just that he expects to get them back undamaged
{ PG-13 | Merlin/Arthur }
(Protective!Arthur... do I need to say more?)
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The RPS Compartment - stories bymrs_leary
I always look forward to reading anything posted bymrs_leary - she writes wonderful Colin/Bradley RPF and you should definitely check out her stories - I love her characterizations of the boys and all of her fics are personal favourites of mine... she even wrote one for me called Murphy's Law which obviously made me squee like an idiot! Wonderful storytelling so go check it out =) She's also been wonderfully supportive of paper_packages so for that - and the wonderful stories you write which I so look forward to - thank you hon ♥
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Hope you're all doing okay =)
*hugs flist*
1. Emma can't play tennis right now as she had a little car accident (she's okay) so instead we've been keeping busy with beach walks, which has been pretty lovely actually. We even went last Friday when it was kinda raining, and though we didn't go far that day it was nice to check out what's going on down there, as they've restarted work on the surf reef now winter is over. There's a whole redevelopment going on too just along from the pier opposite where the reef will be, called The Overstrand, and it looks like they're including a surf school there, which Emma thinks would be a good idea to check out and give it a try. I'm thinking maybe not. The whole not being able to swim and being afraid of water being big factors in that. A few surfers out too that day and I forgot my camera (dammit) so maybe next time I'll include more surfer boy pictures if anyone's interested?
2. I seem to have struck some people dumb today as I'm actually - y'know - dressed like a girl. *rolls eyes* That's fine, I like struck dumb. It's the people who feel the need to comment on it - when they really should know better knowing how self-conscious I get - who need to just stop now with the comments of how nice/pretty/girly I look and how much pink suits me. Yes, I am a girl. Yes, I do wear girly clothes sometimes. Yes, I know it's a bit of a shock for you. And yes, I will be back in my hoodie and Chucks tomorrow.
3. They're playing the Sound of Music soundtrack in the session outside my office right now. I really need to stop singing.
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paper_packages now has 200 members which is frickin amazing - thank you so, so much to those of you on my flist who are members over there too, I appreciate your support more than I can say =) Making icons has become my happy place lately - as you know - so thank you - and to those of you who continue to pimp the place, I love you muchly =) ♥5. If you've haven't watched this yet then go do it now. Totally wonderful and will leave you amazed and smiling. It did for me =)
6. My love for all things Merlin - and in particular Colin Morgan (glorious ears and all) - knows no bounds. Still. Just saying.
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7. Y'know there are shedloads of Merlin fics I could/should be reccing but as it's been quite a while since I updated, I'll just stick with these three =)
Three Tasks by
syllicArthur is the Royal Arbiter for Suitable Suitors' Disputes. He (and his trusty companion, the golden-dragon-tasselled hat) alone can determine who is fit to woo royal servants and other assorted courtiers in Uther's court. (In light of the sentence above, the following may not appear to be a truthful statement, but: not as cracky as that makes it sound. Really.) Part One: Arthur arbitrates a dispute (with heretofore unforeseen wisdom); Merlin observes. In Part Two: in a Rather Predictable Set of Events, Merlin becomes the object of a Suitable Suitors' Dispute. Arthur attempts to arbitrate. This time, he does not do so well.
{ PG-13/R | Merlin/Arthur }
(I love this story So. Damn. Much. Arthur's attachment to his lilac robes is bordering on the hilarious but also his attempts to do the right thing by Merlin is both sweet and touching.)
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Obeisance by
casspeachIt's not that Arthur won't share his toys, just that he expects to get them back undamaged
{ PG-13 | Merlin/Arthur }
(Protective!Arthur... do I need to say more?)
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The RPS Compartment - stories by
mrs_learyI always look forward to reading anything posted by
mrs_leary - she writes wonderful Colin/Bradley RPF and you should definitely check out her stories - I love her characterizations of the boys and all of her fics are personal favourites of mine... she even wrote one for me called Murphy's Law which obviously made me squee like an idiot! Wonderful storytelling so go check it out =) She's also been wonderfully supportive of paper_packages so for that - and the wonderful stories you write which I so look forward to - thank you hon ♥---
Hope you're all doing okay =)
*hugs flist*
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Merlin is LOVE! And Colin Morgan is geek!love =) I'm so glad you liked it =)
I'm so, so proud of the 200 members thing - and quite a bit awed too actually. Thank you so much for being one of my flist who joined and supports the place, it really does mean a lot to me =)
*hugs*
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Congrats on 4 - well deserved, for all your clever, beautiful work - example of which, this icon right here!
I am so totally with you on 6. *happy sighs*
And as for the fic pimpage at 7... I am beaming like an idiot right now. So glad we make each other happy! Long may it continue.
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Told you I'd be pimping you! Everyone needs to be reading your wonderful stories - I also printed out and gave a batch today to
*heffa hugs*
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*huge hugs*
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I love making people going O.o when they so don't expect what I might wear. *devilish grin*
*hugs you tight*
WOOOOT for your comm!!! *bounce and throws confettis*
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*heffa hugs*
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AND YAY for 200!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes I AM shiny! *lol* I am constantly telling my brother this (that I am awesome and shiny) and making him say that I am, and he does say it though thinks I'm a little batshit crazy, but now I can tell him someone else agrees, so thank you! =D
*heffa hugs*
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The Sound of Music is one of my favorite movies ever. I love it. :)
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Listening to that music this morning was pretty damn nice actually, and made me smile =)
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2) The past couple of Wednesdays I've worn girl sundresses to work, which is really not my norm. Yesterday my boss said, "I don't like this." I was worried because technically we're supposed to wear nylons until Memorial Day and I refuse. But, no. She was afraid I was interviewing for a new job. *facepalm* I can't wear a dress without scaring my boss!
3) I have confidence in me!
4) YAY YOU! You deserve all the support you get and more for your lovely icon community. I love your icons. (Especially the one I used for this comment!)
5) That woman made me all teary. My mom sent me the link a couple of days ago.
6) Colin is very pretty. *nods*
Okay. That's the end. *smishes*
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2. Scaring your boss with your little sundresses = lols.
3. Don't! I've just about managed to get the songs out of my head now I'm home =)
4. YAY! I'm so, so pleased - and thank you especially for all the wonderful detailed comments and feedback you leave, I always so look forward to reading what you have to say as it's always really helpful... and an especially big thank you for liking my weird (to other people) cropping choices... like the ear icon, which I still absolutely adore =) You are wonderful, you know that, right? ♥
5. Yep, I cried. Made me smile lots too =)
6. Colin is mine and my love for all things Merliny and especially CM KNOWS NO LIMIT!
*heffa hugs*
And OMG I just realised I don't even have that ear icon which I love so much uploaded in my userpics. I am a bad, bad fangirl.
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(Are you sure you don't want me to sing? Just a little bit of Do a deer, a female deer. Ray a drop of golden sun?)
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You know you're becoming everso slightly less wonderful by the second, right... ?
*raises an eyebrow at you*
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Some pink stuff is okay =)
*hugs*
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That Susan Boyle is really something.
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Glorious ears = in the post.
Sound of Music = ♥ *wants to sing along*
Fic recs = Who needs to work on a Friday morning? *innocent* *runs off to check out
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Is ridiculously excited at the remote possibility that Colin and his glorious ears are indeed on their way to me right now! =D
Aw thank you hon - and that one you have there is an original and I didn't share it anywhere else *hugs*
Well you are in for a helluva treat if you've not read any of
*heffa hugs*
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Haven't read the other two, I think I prefer RPS lol But I'll have a look this afternoon. I have a nice wine (free booze!) at home for this evening and I think it will make a nice companion ;)
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♥
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Surfer Boy pictures are ALWAYS welcome ;)
Mwah! *hugs*
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Surferboys pics as soon as I get back down there and take some then ;)
Keep reading the Merlin fic!
*hugs*
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I loved them both, I left comments with boths fics I read and once the midterms and then in May my "Test of Proficiency" for "Intermediate Chinese (5000 characters)" is over, I'll explore more Merlin fic :D
<3
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Yay for
And I'm still looking for new Colin pics for you, but sadly nothing good is coming up. But I'm not giving up =)
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Thank you so, so much hon - I'm really overawed that it's doing so well =)
There just aren't enough Colin or Bradley pics around, are there? But any you find will be most welcome, thank you =)
*hugs*
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I hear you about the dress, I own one that I use very occasionally and there's always much with the ways of shock. And I think it helps quite a lot with the lessening of the effect that my dress is the same colour than all my clothes - black. Don't dare to think of the shock that would come from something colourful. I'm not sure people would even recognize me :)
*hugs* I hope you'll have a good weekend :)
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*heffa hugs*