OMG IT'S 2006!
Jan. 13th, 2006 02:45 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
neverwhere...Seriously, when did that happen? ;-)
So what's been happening in Nevvieland? Ahhh, my dulcet darlings, I shall tell you! Nothing truly momentous or exciting, but here it is: Reading/watching/obsessing constantly over various manga and anime (the two main ones being the surprisingly thrilling fantasy/shounen-ai Loveless and the shamefully overlooked, heartbreakingly wonderful Kimi wa Petto, which I am desperately in love with in both manga and live action forms, and relate to it far, far more than I should), going to my tedious coffee job every day, crushing v.badly on several boys who of course have no idea I exist, beingstalked approached by several other boys who are either creepy, ugly, mind numbingly dull or a frightening combination of all three who refuse to leave me alone (WHY is it only the skeery ones that I seem to attract? *whinge*), sharing some brilliant times with ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
nut_m3g and undomiel_tari (although not nearly enough), spending lots more time alone in my freezing cold flat doing quite a bit of the above mentioned otaku-obsessing, and of course, wondering what the hell I am going to do with my life, seeking a way to end my current stagnation, and making a positive and productive outcome for the upcoming year. Yeah...really not doing so well with that last one. *G*
Oh, did I mention that I’ve been on a diet? I’ve lost 30 pounds since September, which I suppose is quite decent progress, but I still feel like the fattest fat that was ever fat. I assume it’s just because I was such a heifer to begin with that I don’t see any changes in my appearance – I’m not being willfully blind, I honestly can’t see any difference in my face or body or even in my clothes, and it’s starting to get extremely frustrating, actually. But hopefully soon I can look forward to a shopping free for new clothes, hurrah! My short term goal is to lose enough weight by summer to cosplay Sciezka, the adorkable bibliophile from Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, and top contender for Most Obscenely Ravenclaw Anime Character ever (Yomiko Readman from R.O.D is the other one, and I just don’t know who would win – yes, I really am sad enough to consider these things ;-) for AnimeExpo/Comic-Con. I know what you’re thinking – I look just like her (why thank you!), so that’s not really Cosplay, right? Ah, but you forget I have no money and even less talent for making costumes (I don’t even know how to sew on buttons), so the easier the better, and I really like the fact that all I have to do is straighten my hair a bit and voila! instant Hagaren Bookworm. And lose a lot of weight of course. :)
I was going to write a Year in Review type thing, but the only thing that really stands out for me about 2005 is what an amazing year for Fandom Films it was -- not only in terms of actual releases, but the quality of the films was beyond belief. Batman Begins, Goblet of Fire, even Return of the Sith were all incredibly powerful, exciting and deeply emotional films that were far superior to just about anything else on screen (at least in terms of big budget films), and Narnia and most especially King Kong were in a class by themselves. I actually wept at the end of King Kong, not because of the tearful climax (although I did cry several times during this unbelievable film), but because I was just so happy for Peter Jackson; he finally got to make the film he always wanted, and it was perfect. So yayyy for fandom. Yayyy for geeks. Yayyy for me. *giggles*
...And I'm spent. :)
So what's been happening in Nevvieland? Ahhh, my dulcet darlings, I shall tell you! Nothing truly momentous or exciting, but here it is: Reading/watching/obsessing constantly over various manga and anime (the two main ones being the surprisingly thrilling fantasy/shounen-ai Loveless and the shamefully overlooked, heartbreakingly wonderful Kimi wa Petto, which I am desperately in love with in both manga and live action forms, and relate to it far, far more than I should), going to my tedious coffee job every day, crushing v.badly on several boys who of course have no idea I exist, being
nut_m3g and undomiel_tari (although not nearly enough), spending lots more time alone in my freezing cold flat doing quite a bit of the above mentioned otaku-obsessing, and of course, wondering what the hell I am going to do with my life, seeking a way to end my current stagnation, and making a positive and productive outcome for the upcoming year. Yeah...really not doing so well with that last one. *G* Oh, did I mention that I’ve been on a diet? I’ve lost 30 pounds since September, which I suppose is quite decent progress, but I still feel like the fattest fat that was ever fat. I assume it’s just because I was such a heifer to begin with that I don’t see any changes in my appearance – I’m not being willfully blind, I honestly can’t see any difference in my face or body or even in my clothes, and it’s starting to get extremely frustrating, actually. But hopefully soon I can look forward to a shopping free for new clothes, hurrah! My short term goal is to lose enough weight by summer to cosplay Sciezka, the adorkable bibliophile from Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, and top contender for Most Obscenely Ravenclaw Anime Character ever (Yomiko Readman from R.O.D is the other one, and I just don’t know who would win – yes, I really am sad enough to consider these things ;-) for AnimeExpo/Comic-Con. I know what you’re thinking – I look just like her (why thank you!), so that’s not really Cosplay, right? Ah, but you forget I have no money and even less talent for making costumes (I don’t even know how to sew on buttons), so the easier the better, and I really like the fact that all I have to do is straighten my hair a bit and voila! instant Hagaren Bookworm. And lose a lot of weight of course. :)
I was going to write a Year in Review type thing, but the only thing that really stands out for me about 2005 is what an amazing year for Fandom Films it was -- not only in terms of actual releases, but the quality of the films was beyond belief. Batman Begins, Goblet of Fire, even Return of the Sith were all incredibly powerful, exciting and deeply emotional films that were far superior to just about anything else on screen (at least in terms of big budget films), and Narnia and most especially King Kong were in a class by themselves. I actually wept at the end of King Kong, not because of the tearful climax (although I did cry several times during this unbelievable film), but because I was just so happy for Peter Jackson; he finally got to make the film he always wanted, and it was perfect. So yayyy for fandom. Yayyy for geeks. Yayyy for me. *giggles*
...And I'm spent. :)
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Date: 2006-01-13 10:54 pm (UTC)*laughs*
I wouldn't be at all surprised if it were, sometimes I'm quieter than a wee ickle mousie. *grins sheepishly*
Welcome to the insanity. I'm sure it's going to be a wild and waaaaaacky ride this year. *beams proudly* :D
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Date: 2006-01-13 10:56 pm (UTC)Also, dude. Thirty pounds? That's, like, a lot! *cheerleads, adores, &c*
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Date: 2006-01-13 11:04 pm (UTC)Ohhh, have you never seen my self-portrait?
It was made for me about 5 years ago by a very talented HP fanartist when I was (supposedly) teaching at the first online Hogwarts school. Aren't I cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute? *flutters eyelashes adorably* :D
30 lbs sounds like a lot when you say it, but looking in the mirror I feel exactly the same. Even my clothes feel the same, which I just don't understand at all. But I'm not giving up! In fact, I'll be going to the gym soon. No really, I will. *grins*
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Date: 2006-01-13 11:14 pm (UTC)And well, but ... isn't that good? I mean, if you're losing weight, like, drastically, that's bad for you! So if you haven't noticed yet, that just means you're taking it gradually. Which is good!
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Date: 2006-01-13 11:06 pm (UTC)*stares at your icon* OMGSOCUTE *yoink!* :D
Mmmm Doctor Tennant. And madness. Mmmmm. Yes. Quite. *giggles*
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Date: 2006-01-13 10:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-13 10:53 pm (UTC)*snorfle*
I suppose I deserved that. *giggles and thwacks you on the bum* :-P
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Date: 2006-01-13 11:31 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-13 11:05 pm (UTC)Hee. Sorry. ;) Love for you. And, dude, 30lb is doing well; you can't see it probably because it's been over just enough time to not be obvious, but seriously. That's great. (And you were not a heiffer. You maybe had more weight on you than you liked, but you were always cute and lovely. So there.)
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Date: 2006-01-13 11:07 pm (UTC)I love you so much. Have I mentioned that lately? :)
*squishes you to ickle bits and kisses your forehead*
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Date: 2006-01-13 11:32 pm (UTC)Less than three, yo. Lots of less than three. :)
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Date: 2006-01-16 05:26 am (UTC)EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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Date: 2006-01-13 11:06 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-15 11:53 pm (UTC)Yesssssssssssssssss!
I've been trying not to think about it, as I can't afford any fun tickets, but OF COURSE we're going to meet up! Silly. *beeps your nose affectionately*
I have friday afternoon through sunday off work (for the first time in god knows how many months), so just name the times, places, etc, and I'll be there. I still may buy a one day ticket (one day, woe) -- which should I chose? I really want to see the bloopers, but other than that, I have no idea. If you want I can come up for dinner friday/breakfast saturday/hangoutage saturday/dinner saturday/breakfast sunday/hangoutage sunday/monday/whenever; any combination to suit you will be fine with me. I simply must spend as much time with my Trinnykins as possible. *squeeeezes tight*
Oh, how I WISH I could be spending all four days squealing delightedly with you. Le sigh. :)
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Date: 2006-01-15 11:58 pm (UTC)I arrive at the Sheraton at about 4.30pm on Thursday. We have pre-reg at about 7, I think. Friday is a quiet day, then there's the dessert party Friday night (oh joy). Saturday is hectic, with Elijah and Sean and John. And the Awards in the evening. Sunday is the brunch with Billy... WWS may be playing somewhere close by at some point, must try to see them again! Best plan might be to ring the hotel (I'll email you our reservation info) sometime Thursday evening and we can take it from there! x
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Date: 2006-01-16 12:10 am (UTC)I think some partying with Trianne on friday is definitely in order. And on sunday. And any day with WWS. Oh, and Fellowship! The musical as well, if they're performing around, because they're absolutely brilliant, and I should know, as I've seen it 4 times and listen to the soundtrack far more than I should. Although that's probably just because I'm crushing v.v.badly on the boy who plays Frodo. Hee. *G*
OMGTRINNYWHEEEEEEE! :D
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Date: 2006-01-13 11:13 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-16 05:27 am (UTC)*glomp!*
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Date: 2006-01-14 01:23 am (UTC)I can *totally* relate with the crushes who don't know you exist, and the weirdos you seem to attract, because that is my EXACT situation as well. Even at bars, the only guys who ever hit on me are the totally creepy ones. Even on My Space, I've already had three random guys try to friend me, neither of which was the kind of guy that I would EVER be interested in talking to. At least it's just My Space, and it's not like having to give the brush off to some creepy dude in real life. but still....
CONGRATS on the weight loss!! 30 pounds is a great accomplishment, and even if you don't see it now, don't get discouraged because you'll see it soon enough! I'm so terrilby proud of you! Now if only I could loose 30 pounds.....
Alrighty, I'm off!
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Date: 2006-01-14 01:38 am (UTC)Congrats on the weight loss. I know how you feel, with the whole 'I'm thinner???' thing. People keep coming up to me and saying how good I look and how much weight I've lost. I'm sure I'll say the same to you if you go to ORC. BTW - Are you going??
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Date: 2006-01-16 05:37 am (UTC)I'm not going all four days (LE SIGH), but I will be around for most of the con (outside, unfortunately) -- I don't know my schedule yet, but as soon as I do I'll post it. I will be attending for one day, but I'm not sure which one, most likely sunday. I must see those bloopers! *grins*
*SQUISH*
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Date: 2006-01-14 10:57 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-16 05:40 am (UTC)*blushes sheepishly*
Not as much work as I should, really. I've been going to the gym several times a week, and eating (mostly) Jenny Craig foods. I don't stick to the regime nearly enough, and I could be losing a lot more. And I honestly just don't see any difference. Meh. *shrugs and smiles shyly*
You're just biased about my babeosity, being one of the rare few who knows how astoundingly brilliant I am behind all this flab. ;-)
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Date: 2006-01-16 11:10 am (UTC)And I am willing to bet I'd notice the difference! You lose weight all over the body, so it's hard to notice at first. But if you check your face--usually the best indicator--I bet you'll find that your skin there has sort of tightened up (in good ways).
And you ARE SO and ALWAYS HAVE BEEN a babe. It's not just your brilliant brain or smashing personality loverling, you're just gorgeous.
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Date: 2006-01-16 12:42 pm (UTC)*BLUSH*
Aiya, I'm so flustered by this praise! *giggles*
And you ARE SO and ALWAYS HAVE BEEN a babe. It's not just your brilliant brain or smashing personality loverling, you're just gorgeous.
*throws arms around you and squeezes like there's no tomorrow*
And my therapist wonders why I can't shut up about how much I adore you. *lol* :D
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Date: 2006-01-14 04:40 pm (UTC)*cough*
Honey; I've told you; I can totally tell you've lost weight! I can see it in your face! You look great!
Can't wait to see you tonight!!!
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Date: 2006-01-16 05:34 am (UTC)Lust is not nearly strong enough to describe
the flame in my loins!my intenese desire for our floopy haired cutiepie. MMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. *gigglegrin*I'm currently watching Celebrity Fit Club 3 in utter disbelief -- all the women weigh less than me and they all look soooooooo much bigger. Is that what I really look like to everyone else too? Even if/when I lose another 50 lbs, I'll still be fat! Arrrgghhh.
I had fun watching that disgusting movie with you dearest. *G*
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Date: 2006-01-16 04:13 pm (UTC)HEE HEE "floopy haired cutiepie"
that is SO what he is
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Date: 2006-01-17 02:32 am (UTC)You've already blocked out the trauma that is Joe's Apartment from your mind, haven't you. *snicker* :-P
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Date: 2006-01-19 04:23 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-01-16 06:07 pm (UTC)and wow!!! 30 lbs!!! that's awesome. i've never in my life lost that much and i agree with the others on this page that say losing at the rate you are is most healthy and more likely to keep off the weight. i'm very proud of you and can't wait to see you and exclaim/praise/flutter/squish/adore what's left of you!!!
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Date: 2006-01-17 02:30 am (UTC)Everyone seems so happy for me, but I just don't feel elated about the weight at all. Bleaugh! *kicks self and mopes* ;-)
When AM I going to see you again? We should see Casanova or Tristan and Isolde or summat...*ponders*
*GLOMP*