Imaginary Gardens

I got a Tumblr account because apparently this way if anyone changes their URLs again then they won't be lost to me. Bastards.

In other news, and as evidence that I only got Tumblr for the Dashboard, have some Supernatural and True Blood fanart, both with just a hint of Firefly, because why finish projects when I can just make new ones? *sigh* (Also? Note to self: less contrast is better.) ( SOILERS - True Blood 4x02 )


Quote of the Day: aelora, here

I swear I spend every waking moment on Tumblr anymore. It's like watching CNN, except for fandom. You get the updates AS THINGS HAPPEN. And with pictures and video. It's INSANE. And ADDICTIVE.

Links of the Day:
Supernatural: ( Read more... )
Doctor Who: ( Read more... )
True Blood: ( Read more... )
Sherlock: ( Read more... )
Other Fandom: ( Read more... )
Multifandom: ( Read more... )
Random: ( Read more... )


* Eric, 2x01

One of the neighbours is playing Billie Holiday and I can hear it almost perfectly thanks to the acoustics of the back of the apartment. It's lovely: a hot summer afternoon, the wails of a trumpet, and Billie. ♥

I meant to watch X-Men: The Last Stand last weekend but was blocked by Italy. Yes, that's right. The entire country prevented me from watching the movie. Why? Dubbing. The film was in nigh every cinema in the city, and they were all dubbed. It takes less time to put up subtitles than it does to dub, and with the international and tourist audience - plus lanaguage purists - there's definitely a market for it. But nooooo. The one cinema that plays original language films - in all of its two halls - is stil behind the times. Alas, no gay-subtext for me :(

I've also been thinking quite a bit about my Nanowrimos, trying to find the overall theme or arc or something for all the little images in my head. So far, no luck, but more ideas nonetheless. I keep meaning to write them down here but OMG LOOK AT THE TIME. Ahem.


Songs of the Day: "Ma che discorsi", Daneile Silvestri & "Song to the Siren", This Mortal Coil (which makes me think of Chip/Steve and my heart goes D: ) ( Read more... )

Links of the Day:
Supernatural: ( Read more... )
Doctor Who: ( Read more... )
Sherlock: ( Read more... )
Firefly: ( Read more... )
Other Fandom: ( Read more... )
Multifandom: ( Read more... )
Random: ( Read more... )


* Art Blakey

Just had the doctor's appointment, certifying that, indeed, I will not drop dead at the office. ( There was also surprise EVERYTHING (and TMI) )

I've been listening to Thea Gilmore's "Avalanche" on repeat since I got back home. I've got that half-a-bottle of beer from yesterday and some chips. I have Mark Sheppard in some three episodes of Dollhouse to rewatch. (I think I didn't recognize him the first time because his face has freakin' morphed since he was a not-so-wee thing on Firefly.) I think I'll be okay.


In other news (and in a completely different mood), I found that video that everyone's making GIFs of Misha! \o/ Check it out!

( Or watch it here )


Links of the Day:
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Doctor Who: ( Read more... )
Sherlock: ( Read more... )
Misfits: ( Read more... )
Firefly: ( Read more... )
Other Fandom: ( Read more... )
Multifandom: ( Read more... )
Random: ( Read more... )


* Thea Gilmore, "Fever Beats"

The snarky review bit below I wrote on Wednesday. I pretty much can't write anything today because I can't write anything now and expecially not about the awesome lunch we had at the Now-Ex-Internship because I am freaking out. ( Beurocracy hell. )

ETA: CANCEL THE FREAKOUT. I repeat, CANCEL THE FREAKOUT. ( Read more... )


Sickle's Running Review of Shark Attack 2: ( Read more... )


Links of the Day:
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Doctor Who: ( Read more... )
True Blood: ( Read more... )
Multifandom: ( Read more... )
Random: ( Read more... )


* Berri Clove

Fandom: Supernatural
Song Title: Walking Far From Home
Artist: Iron & Wine
Vidder: bending_sickle
Summary: "I was walking far from home, and I saw..." The life of a hunter is full of strange sights.
Notes: My second completed fanvid (after Running Up That Hill). Edited between April 18 and May 20 with Windows Movie Maker.

Category: Plot study
Spoilers: Until 6x20 The Man Who Would Be King
Format / Size / Length: .wmv / 26.34 MB / 4:56
Livestream: YouTube, Vimeo (password: winchester)
Download: Mediafire
Crossposted: supernaturalvid, here



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Video of the Day: Oh Land, "Lean" (live, with string quartet) ( Read more... )

Links of the Day:
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Doctor Who: ( Read more... )
Lost: ( Read more... )
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Multifandom: ( Read more... )
Random: ( Read more... )


* Miriam Beard

Sickle's Disjointed Rambles:

• It's so windy here that a potted plant with a huge geranium has fallen, breaking off some glorious flowers and spreading dirt all over the balcony.


• My left cornea has decided that sudden, random, sharp pain is the way to go. It was really bad this morning, and when I took out my contact and irrigated the area with artificial tears, the bastard stung even more. Optifree, you're supposed to soothe irritated eyes, not make it hurt more!


• Still not sure whether the cream cheese icing is good or not. Granted, I made it haphazardly, but I can't decide!


• The house is very empty and I'm apparently crap at time management.


• Doctor Who's "The Doctor's Wife" was awesome, even if I did figure out who Idriss was the moment the TARDIS powered down.

Quotes of the Day: Oscar Wilde

They've promised us that dreams come true, but forgot that nightmares are dreams too.

bottledgoose, here, re: Earth's Children series

well yeah, that's pretty much all of them after Valley. Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape HUMPING HUMPING Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape HUMPING HUMPING Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape AHHH IT'S A SNAKE

and then Ayla kills the snakes and invents sewing needles, inoculation, and waterproof fashionwear..

Links of the Day:
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True Blood: ( Read more... )
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Random: ( Read more... )


* Common expression

On Thursday, I dressed up according to casual Vatican protocol (a black knee-length skirt and black jacket) and went with my parents to the Vatican. We'd been invited to a concert offered by the Italian President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, to the Pope, on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the current Pontificate. ( Read more... )


Sickle's Brief Review of Supernatural's "The Man Who Would Be King" 6x20: ( Read more... )


Quote of the Day: "I'll Take Famous Murderers for 500" by Watchout! There's Ghosts

You said you never would, but a scar's a proven fact.

Links of the Day:
Supernatural: ( SPOILERS for 6x20 in small text )
Doctor Who: ( Read more... )
True Blood: ( Read more... )
Sherlock: ( Read more... )
Other Fandom: ( Read more... )
Multifandom: ( Read more... )
Random: ( Read more... )


* Crowley, 6x20

I went running today instead of to the movies with mom today, because she's been having tachycardia since last this morning, and that not even two weeks since the last time she had it. So, not good.

Not much other news, apart from ye gods am I getting tired of writing up Links of the Day - mainly because I don't have time to even check the links out myself for more than a skim. Yeah, y'all think I read all the fics I list? No, alas, there's not enough time for that. In terms of fic, the LotD is more my wish list than my done list. (And trust me, those lists are real. Not just that, but I've got a document saved, called "Fics to Read". So I mean it when I say I want to read these things.) It makes me sad that I can't read all the fics I list. But then, there's a reason it's the links of the day and not the recommendations of the day. It's just a daily bookmark.

It's just that with pingback I've been getting the occasional "wee! thanks for reccing me!" which, well, okay, it's sort of what I've done, you're welcome, I'm just spreading the word, but then sometimes it's with the added "I hope you liked it" or similar and then I get all guilty if I haven't read the fic. So yeah.

Basically, the LotD is me closing tabs of things I would really like to have the time to delve into deeper, or tabs of things I thought were cool, or interesting, or that other people might be interested in, or whatever. The small text is a sure sign, though.

And now you know. And hopefully I can stop feeling guilty about it.


Meme: 30-Day Fandom vs. Personal Meme:

Day 29: One of your favourite pastimes, and which character do you think would enjoy it the most?

Currently it's editing a video, so I guess Misfits's Simon would like it, seeing as he does it himself.

Day 30: You get to either have the powers of any character from a fandom, have their looks, or have them be a real person and become your lover. Which/who do you choose?

Oh, like picking which option of these should be a contest? Would you rather do awesome stuff, be pretty, or have a good lay? Hmmm... *le sarcasm*

So, powers. Obviously. And, just as obviously, True Blood's Sam's shapeshifting abilities. Because it's only been my wish to have that power since like, the womb.

Links of the Day:
Supernatural: ( Read more... )
Doctor Who: ( Read more... )
Human Target: ( Read more... )
Misfits: ( Read more... )
Random: ( Read more... )


* Daria Morgendorffer, The Whole truth by Galen Hardesty

Interview went alright, except for the fact that it wasn't about an internship but rather a volunteership, which has a nasty clause of your not being able to work for Organization for a period of 6 months after your volunteership, which would result in basically one year having to pass before I have a shot of actually working there for cash, and the volunteership was for the communication's department of a sustainable development project. ( Read more... )

Meme: 30-Day Fandom vs. Personal Meme:

Day 22: Which character do you think your close friend most looks like? ( Read more... )

Day 23: Fandom you wish you could tear down and rebuild from the ground up (recast, change plot etc) ( Read more... )

Day 24: Choose your favourite kind of pet. What character most reminds you of that animal? ( Read more... )

Day 25: Your stranded on a desert island. Which group of friends from any fandom do you think would be the best to be stuck with? ( Read more... )

Day 26: If you had a serious problem, which character would you go to and tell about it? ( Read more... )

Day 27: Which character would you trust completely to save you from a tragic fate? ( Read more... )

Day 28: Character you think smells yummy, and what do they smell of? ( Read more... )

Links of the Day:
Supernatural: ( Read more... )
Doctor Who: ( Read more... )
Sherlock: ( Read more... )
Misfits: ( Read more... )
Other Fandom: ( Read more... )
Multifandom: ( Read more... )
Random: ( Read more... )


* The Rolling Stones

Yesterday's meet-and-greet at Organization went well, even if my brain flatlined a few times and I found myself unable to string words together without stumbling over them. Apparently talking to someone I don't know makes me forget grammar and vocabulary in any language now. The person I spoke with gave me some suggestions - basically just to email people directly involved in projects I'd be interested in, saying, "hi! I'm here! if you ever need anyone! hi!" - and will circulate my CV around.

Today there was a nation-wide transportation strike, which meant I woke up an hour early to catch the last metro and waiting outside in the cold until I could get in the office. I started writing an SPN fic while I was at it, because apparently I can't finish fics. *sigh* Then, to get home, I decided to walk the hour back instead of wait around for four hours for the metro to start up again for a brief shining moment, or try and squeeze into any available bus and take three hours to get home like last time.

The rest of the day I spent working on a variety of fannish projects and watching Dharma and Greg. I was going to watch Paranormal Activity 2 tonight, but I figure it's a touch too late for that now.

In other news, my right eyelid's been twitching on and off for the whole day now, and it's really annoying. The Internet says I probably need more sleep, less caffeine, or less stress, to which I say, fat chance.


Picspam: Misfits' Iwan Rheon guest starring in Grandma's House, and Simon Amstell crushing on him adorably: ( Read more... )


Meme: 30-Day Fandom vs. Personal Meme:

Day 13: Form of transportation from a fandom that you wish you had yourself. ( Read more... )

Day 14: Fandom home you wish you lived in yourself. ( Read more... )

Day 15: Fandom location you’d most like to visit, even though you couldn’t meet the characters. ( Read more... )

Day 16: Character you’d most like to steal underwear from. ( Read more... )


Quote of the Day: Unnamed Professor of Pharmacology, here

In the early 1900s, Bayer, the same company that makes your aspirin, advertised diacetylmorphine as the first non-addictive form of morphine. Today, we call it heroin.

Links of the Day:
Supernatural: ( Read more... )
Lost: ( Read more... )
Doctor Who: ( Read more... )
Sherlock: ( Read more... )
Misfits: ( Read more... )
Other Fandom: ( Read more... )
Multifandom: ( Read more... )
Random: ( Read more... )


* Common expression