Imaginary Gardens

Nano: I'm nowhere near the scene, but when I get to it, I had the most brilliant idea of flashing back to Steven while Icarus bleeds out all over the backseat. *pets brain* And to set that up, a happy flashback when all three are getting in the car. Yesh, juxtapose the happy with the omgnoooooo, tha'sh good.

And and and omg because Icarus can't heal permanently, that's why he gets a drug addiction and- *screeching halt* and totally doesn't turn into Future!Castiel, nope, not at all. *sigh* Maybe.

Why can't I be writing that scene yet? Stupid long interview scene. Ic', be less cryptic or more urgent!

Nano, Later: Okay, it's nearly killed me, but I'm all caught up (after 2381 words omg) and then some (by all of 112 words, but hey). The never-ending questioning with tight-lipped Icarus is finally fucking over. Gaaaaah, that was painful. And next? Because I couldn't get Ic' to convince the dashing trio to leave with him for no-one-knows-where? He's going to stand outside and attract zombies. If the mountain won't come to Mohammed, yo. Now they'll have to go out (even though Chip's all, "no stupid heroics!") and then it's road trip again! And flashbacks, yay!

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33434 / 50000 words. 67% done!


Meme!: Books most requested for banning between 1990-2000. Which have you read? ( Read more... )

Remember, there's this other "Guess what book that is" meme if y'all are bored.


Quote of the Day: Richard Siken, Little Beast, here

I couldn't get the boy to kill me, but I wore his jacket for the longest time.

Links of the Day:

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* James Russell Lowell

You only need to stare at a piece of blank paper until a drop of blood forms on your forehead.*


Yesterday was Babysitting Day (still supervised by the mother, as is next weeks'). I actually felt way more relaxed with the kids. So things are looking up.

Last night I reread snippets of my fics. It's bloody shamefull that I haven't written anything in months. Even worse that I have so many half-done (and half-baked) fics. I'm actually quite pleased with some snippets.

So I've promised myself to definately make the effort to write something.

Although I might be tempted to read instead. NeonDaisies is amazing in creating a realistic depiction of a psychiatrist's efforts to bring Morton Rainey (Secret Window) out of near-catatonia in Fractured Secrets. Highly recommended if you're into mental institution stories. (I've read a few non-fiction ones myself, like I Never Promised You a Rose Garden and The Three Faces of Eve.) I'm looking forward to reading her other fics.

Btw, currently reading Vassanji's The In-Between World of Vikram Lall, which is not my usual style. Click for Review

Another thing I've promised myself this weekend (other than a trip to the pool if I'm not dead) is to work on the applications. I have them all printed, except for Amsterdam's preliminary application form (internet-only), but I've got all the info down so I can write a letter of motivation.

Ye gods, I have to start getting things together for my prof's to write letters of rec. (Which means, I will have to grovel. Where's me grovelling pants?)

I'm still no closer to knowing whether Ecology beats Envir. and Resource Management. I'm going to call Maria, a friend of Ma's, who's in a university, to ask for feedback. (Ma' send Bro my email where I bemoan the lack of an advisor, or, failing that, a brother who calls. The not-so-subtle-hint has failed.)

As for the rest of my existence: still cold, still sick.

Links of the day

Black and White Tutorial by grrliz
Colour Correction Tutorial by awmp
An incredibly simple multi-purpose tutorial by i_have_no_mind, which is really just a reminder of tools and settings.


* Douglas Admas

Live Journal is such a wonderful place. There´s icon_tutorial for all your icon needs (with excellent links on the Memories), these random Tutorials: Tutorial 1, Tutorial 2, Tutorial 3, Tutorial 4, Tutorial 5, Tutorial 6 and Tutorial 7.

Then there´s the wonderful FREE program GIMP, which has this chat tutorial thingy besides a bunch or articles in icon_tutorial.

Then there´s screencaps and the Firefly-centric site.

And my brother sent me a link to Inkspace which is, from what I gather, a program for drawing stuff, though it can also make banners and icons.


...I never woulda thought I´d be interested in computer programs. Granted, they´re artsy and make pretty things.

And I only want them because I´m a little fangirl*. :)

And because I could make so many sexy, sexy icons. *lick*