{ don't tempt me, Jethro, I'm not nearly drunk enough. }

I am loving fandom's response to the latest Doctor Who. Everyone's all "STATUES OHNOEZ. !!1!11!" and it is FABULOUS.

I texted The Flatmate after watching and now she keeps sending me messages that read along the lines of "Tennant + crossbow = otp" which cracks me up. Also: exploding chicken, whoa. (I really love how 'in charge' Martha is. And how she's the one working in the shop. TYPICAL. All he had to do was record a c.5 minute long message, the wanker.)

All of these seem like spoilers. They're really not.

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Did you know that Claire Forlani got married yesterday? Well, you do now. And she looked stunningly elegant, all decked up in Italy. (Yes, this is a Random Spam post).

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Over the next fortnight, Five will be showing Hiatus Parts 1&2 (NCIS). I love the season 3 closer, but find the first half very, very difficult to watch. Ziva is incredible throughout. And Mike! Mike Franks! I love you, you crazy, crazy old man.

Not just that, though, Five will also be showing S.W.A.K. and Twilight so obviously the next fornight is one of woe where NCIS is concerned. EVEN THOUGH I HAVE SEEN ALL THESE BEFORE.

*uses Crazy Mike icon*

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It's the Prison Break season 2 finale on Five tomorrow but considering I haven't seen an episode since Easter (so, 2x10, I think) I'm not too fussed. The Sister and I will likely marathon the second half of the season when her exams are over. Huzz.!

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I have no idea what to do today. I'll probably read. Considering I bought A Box of Matches almost three years ago, I really should finish it already. Especially considering it's short and is printed in 12-14pt. But it's so random and not really all that interesting. Next on the list are: Passing for Normal and A Grain of Wheat; then I can get back to The Iliad.

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Speaking of books, I have some to sell. You can check them out on amazon, or email me.

( books. )

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OK. Time to go and write some emails, yo. As for the rest of the day, I will be spending it reading and then watching season 1 of Rome. Hell yeah.

{ Steven Meisel. }

( plus. )

{ look what he made you do to your arm again. }

So, mandysbitch has been doing a series of interviews with people on her flist (other fanfic) writers and it's been a really good read because her community of people is the same community of people with whom I associate all good fanfiction. I found these people via The West Wing and I still read their work. These people are old-schoolers, the ones who wrote for Voyager and X-Files before seguing over to Buffy and The West Wing/Sports Night. I'm looking forward to reading more.

No, mandysbitch is not on my flist; yes, I do regularly read her public entries. Yes, I am one of those people who regularly reads a person's journal and their entire flist. (It's not hers, btw. That seemed important to point out.)

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twincy linked me a bunch of actually decent NCIS fanfiction which, let me tell you, is really fucking difficult to find in this fandom, for whatever reason. Mostly Tony-centric, and some McGee. It left me wanting (a) more and (b) Jethro. So. It's been one of those days.

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I finished reading A Box of Matches. I think I should have sat down and read that all in one go because once I got into the rhythm of the narrative, it wasn't so bad. I think its beauty lies in its aimlessness, which is also what makes it so damn irritating. I wouldn't read it again, but I wouldn't discourage others from reading it.

I unearthed my copy of The Amber Spyglass which is shiny and golden, not to mention a hardback edition. I'm in the mood to read and read and read. This is not exactly new but unprecedented and refreshing. I have rediscovered literature (even if TAS is kidlit).

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I have a yen for old-school Buffy; I watched Rome 1x01 today, and then the latest Studio 60. More Rome tomorrow and then I'm hoping to get back to my Criminal Minds marathon. Some time soon, I need to start rewatching all of Stargate: Atlantis. Preferably before mid-July. Or maybe not. Maybe having new episodes will help? I don't know.

What I do know is that tomorrow I can watch more Army Wives and decide whether or not it's worth it (I mean, beyond the joy of seeing Kim Delaney and Catherine Bell on screen). Also: NEW BIG LOVE. I am so fucking excited, you have no idea.

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Eventually I have to start writing. Also: I'm putting together prompts for another MFFF. Good idea, y/n?