Veni, Vedi, Squeedi

Ugh, so I have two files open: one is original fic and the other fanfic. Normally, if I am stuck in one, I can jump to the other. Can I do that today? Nope.

Whatever possessed me to think I could write monster fic with John Winchester and the boys hunting is beyond me. I can't write John!

And original fic, I have the ideas and scenes, but you refuse to be expressed in words. I think I hate you.

Maybe I should try by hand and take out the trusty old notebook.

Well, for the umpteenth time, I am trying to get back on track healthwise. I've been failing Weight Watchers all month, even though I used to do fabulous on it. I'm just lacking in motivation. But I read this article the other day that has me pumped again, so here I go! You may see posts of me babbling about weight and exercise and food, so you've been warned.

Now for fun. I snagged that writer meme everyone seems to be doing. My answers apply to both fanfic and my original stuff. Apologies if you see a double post - this is going up on my original fic journal as well.

( My Spin on Writing )

So there you have it. That is me :)

I have decided that I am satisfied. I am not going to talk about the finale anymore (for now). I said what I had to say, some of in jest and some of it seriously, but in the end I enjoyed the episode.

SG-1 is over and I enjoyed the ride :) Now, time for movies *grins*

In the meantime, I have a lot on my plate. I have tons of WIPs to finish and two insane ficathons I signed up for. Not panicking. Nope.

I also plan on letting the series sit for a while before I do a complete rewatch. It's all still too fresh for me right now and I want to really enjoy it when I do. I'm very happy many of you will be staying around to chat with me in fandom.

Outside of fandom, I have my novel and some short stories I'm working on. I'm trying to get over self imposed writer's block and self doubt, but it's tough. I need to stop thinking so much and get to work. I still feel good about the ideas. It's just RL is tough and I need to learn time management.

And I'm going to be more dedicated in planning time for me, even if it ticks other people off. Because I need to come first sometimes :)

Hmmm...mud mask. I went girly and gave myself a lavender mud mask this morning. Now I'm sleepy. But I smell pretty. Not that I am going to do anything today but be fannish and write, but hey, I smell pretty! Lavender is one of the few flowery smells that doesn't send me into a fit of sniffles and sneezes.

Fannish Things To Do

*I am going to organize and cut more icons, I think. I noticed a recent lack of Daniel in my icons and that is very bad. Need Daniel back. But I want to even it out so I have plenty of Daniel, Jack, Sam and Teal'c. I also am in need of Cam. And some pairing icons that I can smile over whether I feel fandom shippy or my regular old gen friendshippy self. Then, I'll look at my other non-SG1 icons and organize those too. I really need to make an icon that captures just me.

*Maybe write. Don't know what. Maybe a little short fic. Maybe work on one of my longer fics. Don't know!!! *indecisive*

*Watch an episode of SG-1. Next is...Memento. Hmm. It better be good.

*Watch an episode of something else. Let's see...Mac, Farscape, or Smallville. Haven't decided yet.

Original Writing

Not that I think many people care on this point, which is fine, and this is more for my sake than anything else. While I have gotten absolutely nowhere with my short story I've been angsting over, I've made leaps and bounds with my novel. I'm jotting down backstory notes like crazy. Since I'm planning this as a trilogy -- ideally, anyway -- I want all the backstory straight so that the books flow well. No retcon or sloppiness. Again, ideally anyway. So I am very very pleased that it's clicking like you wouldn't believe. Also, the character profiles and backgrounds are just fitting so perfectly. Everyone has their big faults now and it works in the context of the greater story. Maybe I am so hung up on the short story because my subconscious is so focused on novel right now. And I'm much better at writing long stories than short ones. I'm so excited! This is always my fave part of the creative process.

Music always helps me write. I don't do the whole song!fic thing, but the power in music helps me set the mood. So, for my novels, they are set to music by Keane and Muse. *happy sigh*

So, my day will be a good one. I'll probably be on and off all day, so if anyone's bored give me a shout out and I'll pop on to chat.

So, I didn't go to work tonight. I got there, they heard me, and sent me home.

Not complaining...

I did go ahead and watch some SG-1 tonight though. I've always liked The Fifth Man. And then I watched New Order. I love New Order. Daniel still annoys me in some scenes (as much as it pains me to say so) as does Jack (again it pains me to say so). But Sam and Teal'c were made of awesome.

And I think I am one of the few people that liked Fifth. And Weir was good in these eps.

Ah well. I had to relinquish the TV so I won't be watching Lockdown. It's okay. I've watched enough TV. I should go back to working on original fic. I'm letting the short story I wrote sit for a few days before I go back and edit it, but a writer's job is never done. I need to finish more.

*wishes she was watching The Shroud but is being good and waiting for April*

Again, you're all great with the no spoilers and the cuts :)