Watch The Procrastinator In Her Natural Habitat

[laliandra]

The universe has apparently decided to punish me for actually having things to do by making me ill at the most inconvinient time. I start my new job tomorrow! I have SO MANY THINGS TO WRITE, oh man. And I just want to curl up in a ball and sleep forever, or at least until I stop feeling achey and naseous and that things like "other people" and "clothes" are overwhelming and complex.

 

But oh well! I have some pictures and things to share with you and a meme! You know I love memes. 

 

My lovely ex-housemate Elliot is staying with us at the moment while he is between houses. It's great because he loves to cook! And he brought a bread-maker, which I have been dorkishly excited about. We've made many types of bread, as well as pizza dough and tea cakes. BAKING \o/

 

I also made cupcakes solely so that I could try out the fancy new icing kit that my Dad sent me. I will freely admit to essentially being SweetOnYou!Wardo. I'm okay with that.

 

 

In SPAU news, I am nearly done with editing the final part \o/ I recently dug out the post-it summery system I used to plot out the whole sprawling mess, and somehow the last chapter translated from 3 notes into 10,000 words. No idea how that happened! Anyway, I thought I would share them with you, it's not spoilery - far too vague, especially as one of the notes just says, "THE END" and we all knew that was coming, right? 

 

 

And for the last few days my other lovely ex-housemate, Belle, has been staying. I haven't seen for nearly 6 months, which has been horrible. She's been in Peru teaching, and she brought me back many things with llamas on. Hurrah! She's starting teacher training tomorrow, and the program she's on sounds more and more like a cult every time she mentions it.

 

Belle: We had to vote for a song of the 2011 cohort. And they are going to play it at every morning meeting.

Me: Oh god.

Belle: I'm there for 6 weeks.

Me: Oh GOD.

Belle: And I think we have to chant the mission statement.

Me: Should we start creating code words in case you need us to come break you out?

 

We had day out in Knaresborough, historical market town. I was mostly just excited about the bubblegum ice cream.

 

 

 

You also get to see my attempt to paint a tiny tie onto my nail, which was mcollinknight 's suggestion after I was discussing painting my nails Dalton Academy colours for the Darren Criss concert that I'm going to with altogetherisi (!!!!!)

 

 

I should return back to edits and also to trying to get my stupid TSNBB underway *clings to novembersmith and moogle62 * Quite how I conned my way into getting two such wonderful writing buddies I will never know... We are all in the same crazy boat of having decided, for reasons known only to our brains, of writing plotty AUs. TEAMTSNBB: WE ARE ALL INSANE. 

 

But first, a meme from mistresscurvy 

1. So TENNIS. What are your feelings? Who are your players? Thoughts on Murray's chances of breaking the curse? 

Wimbledon! The thing you have to know about me and sport is that I am astonishingly poor at it, but love to watch other people play it. Tennis is so fascinating to me because it's such a strange mix of intimate, one-on-one psychological battling and pure athleticism. And everyone who plays is so different! There is no right way to tennis. There are plenty of wrong ways, mind, as I know all too well. Anyway, I don't have many players that I always support .I tend to cheer for the English and French players, but apart from that I like a good story. It takes one nicely put together package, one fight back from the brink or hilarious reaction and I am THERE. I get very invested very quickly, what can I say? I have a special fondness for Wimbledon because it reminds me of summer, and of my Mum's out of control crush on Andre Agassi. And it's so marvellously English and lovely. 

 

2. What does your boyfriend think about all of your crazy fandom shenanigans?
Ahahaha, oh man. I sometimes think I'm going to write an essay about fandom and it will start - "my boyfriend doesn't understand fandom".  Which is not entirely true, but basically, he is pretty much a constantly cycling mix of amused, supportive and completely baffled. He understands some parts of fandom, I think, but not really how it actually functions. He is constantly suprised that we are, in essence, a society that functions without currency. He's always asking where the money for things comes from, why people are doing things if they're not getting paid. The idea that brimtoast has beta'd my 50k plus story for nothing but love blows his mind.  It's sort of hard to explain to someone, because it lacks a decent comparison. He is a dork in many ways, so he understands being a fan of something, but that's not everything that I mean when I say I'm from fandom, you know? It's so much more than that, sometimes I think defining oneself as being from fandom says more about your values and thought processes than something like your nationality does. Anyway, he's pretty supportive of my crazy writing habits, because I am a cliche writer and sometimes get lost in my own imagination. And now that he's met some of my fandom friends he seems to have been convinced that yes, we are actually real, proper, I love and value these people beyond measure friends. I mean, he still refers to y'all as my "crazy internet friends" but that is through observation, not through prejudice against friends made online. Okay, wow, this has turned into kind of an essay. He still calls the internet my other boyfriend a lot :D

3. What was your first fandom? Do you miss it? 

It was Harry Potter! No surprises there, I think it's the same story for a lot of people my age or thereabouts. It's the gateway drug of fandom! And I do miss it sometimes, but I've kept the vast majority of the friends I made there, and I still get to be a super Potterhead a lot. It's not my main fandom in that I don't write in it anymore, really, but it's my forever fandom. I was massively excited about Pottermore! I love that there is still so much always to say and think about the series. I've just realised that I don't think I have anyone nearby to see the last movie with when it comes out, because all of my geeky friends are too far away or on holiday at the time. Woe. Harry Potter, I will never be over yoooooou.

4. If you could be anyone else in the world for one day, who would you choose and why?
Ooo, this is an awesome question! It's so tempting to say someone powerful but I'd probably just like to be rich and do lots of exciting things. I could be someone from fandom so that I could check on our canon. So tempted to say Mark Zuckerburg. Because being a politician wouldn't actually mean you could change the world in a day, but if you were 1. a billionaire and 2. in charge of Facebook...

5. Do you have siblings? If so are you close to him/her/them?

I don't! I am an only child. Make snap judgements about them at your peril.

If you want to play the questions game, ask and you shall receive. The number of the questions shall be five...

Comments

[swiiftly.livejournal.com]

I REALLY WANT A CUPCAKE. COME HERE AND BAKE SOME WITH MEEEEE.

Nonfandom people's impressions of fandom are always SO FASCINATING. There's no one in my life that I have that experience with, as there are either fandom people, or people there is no reason for me to explain fandom to at all, so I like reading such stories like what your boy thinks of fandom stuff. :)

I think I will take questions! I'M SO BORED TO-DAY. o________o

[laliandra.livejournal.com]

I WOULD GLADLY!

It's so interesting, right? I see some nonfandom opinions of fic, sometimes, but actually of fandom, that's pretty rare. Huh, that's kinda interesting. Like, there was a point when I kept fandom pretty secret, but it's so much a part of my life that I didn't want to hide it from the other important part of my life. So. Yeah. I may have to actually ask him to provide some sort of thesis *g* (that would be his worst nightmare)

QUESTIONS!

1. What do YOU love about fandom?
2. What is your favourite kind of cake?
3. Is there a song that always cheers you up when you hear it? If so what?
4. Favourite trope?
5. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

[cellophane_ria.livejournal.com]

BAKING! (you know this is always my first reaction, no? :))

I am also achey and nauseous, but somehow didn't translate it into "perhaps being sick", because you are not supposed to be sick in june. *headdesk* Let's get well together, soon, k? :)

Your Dalton nail is totally awesome (although it boggles my mind how long are your nails! you are clearly better at being girly than I am), and I long for your story of the concert. :) *jealous, but in a good way?*

Fandom! &hearts I've never thought about the non-monetary issue, fascinating!

I may take the questions! Procrastination!

[laliandra.livejournal.com]

\o/ baking!

Right, I was so confused about what could be wrong with me, and then I was like, maybe I have a cold/the flu. EVEN THOUGH IT IS JULY :(

I have had long nails for so long that I don't really think about them any more :) I will be telling you aaaaall about it, never fear. I am so excited!

I hadn't either but it's always the thing that he asks about, it's totally fascinating.

1. How did you discover fanfic?
2. What's your favourite children's book?
3. What fictional character do you most identify with?
4. Describe your perfect summer afternoon.
5. Do you have a favourite thing that you've drawn?

[altogetherisi.livejournal.com]

Oh, feel better Lal *hugs* I hope starting your new job goes well tomorrow! The next time I have an opportunity I want a cake that is a lie. Maybe I can arrange it at my next birthday. A delicious lie. Om nom nom. Somewhat like Alan. But baked.

I would like to play the question game!

I love some of the ways you describe fandom - a society without currency! It's such a part of my identity now, and the deeper in you get the more you can find. It's bigger on the inside!

[laliandra.livejournal.com]

Thank you my love! The cake is a lie is a Portal joke. Because I am a NERD.

Somewhat like Alan. But baked.

WIN.

Do you have any baked good preferences for London? I thought I could bring us some queuing food.

IT'S BIGGER ON THE INSIDE. OMG. ILU.

1. How did you discover fandom?
2. What do you want from S3 of Glee?
3. What fictional character do you most identify with?
4. Can you convince me why Seb/Jamie is endgame?
5. Where in the world would you like to live, if you live anywhere?

[kaiserkuchen.livejournal.com]

DAMN DUDE you managed to type this giant post in the time that I uh, just suprise!video chatted with some Vienna friends XDD And it's nearly 4AM so I am totes postponing my already postponed post some more... AHH WELL AT LEAST YOU KNOW ALL THE AHEM, DETAILS ALREADY...

CUPCAKES! I like the one that says LIE on it the most :DD Your nails also look super boss with the tie on them :DD I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'LL BE SEEING DARREN LIVE skjfhjkahfhfa so jealoussssss <333

AS FOR TENNIS, I guess I can live with the idea of Federer NOT winning all the things anymore (SIGHHH)... but I feel that he still should get another Wimbledon at least to beat Sampras' record and have his own be the new standard to surpass. Wimbledon is where he first won anyways, I kind of consider it to be "his" tournament the same way the French Open is Nadal's, you know? Though of course Murray should probably win at some point... the poor dude deserves it (HE CAN WIN NEXT YEAR lolol). FUN TENNIS FACT I LEARNED FROM MY FRIEND ON TWITTER: Novak Djokovic has a beloved pet poodle called PIERRE. He feeds it noodles!

I am open for questions if you have anyyyyyyy :DDD

[laliandra.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, this was already in the works. I DO KNOW THE DETAILS *bff fistbump* AND NOW I HAVE PICTURES TO GO WITH. Well played, gurl.

Yeah, it's a Portal joke. The cake is a lie! CANNOT WAIT, SO EXCITE!

FUN TENNIS FACT I LEARNED FROM MY FRIEND ON TWITTER: Novak Djokovic has a beloved pet poodle called PIERRE. He feeds it noodles!

THAT IS AMAZING.

1. What was the first fandom you drew for?
2. Best/worst thing about living in Thailand?
3. Where will you take me when I come visit?
4. What is your favourite fictional kiss? Fic, movies, w/e...
5. Why is Federer your king?

[kaiserkuchen.livejournal.com]

I LOVE THESE QUESTIONS AND WILL PONDER DEEPLY ABOUT THEM AND MAKE A POST SOON. SOONISH. :DDb IN MY HEAD IT HAS PICTURES, ESPECIALLY TO ILLUSTRATE 3. AND THUS IT MIGHT TAKE MORE EFFORT XDD

[mistresscurvy.livejournal.com]

Yay, thank you for answering my questions! And I feel similarly about tennis (and my own lack of athletic prowess, heh), although I am a big fan of both Roger and Rafa, which means that I end up simultaneously heartbroken and elated by the results of a lot of tournaments these days :)

He is constantly suprised that we are, in essence, a society that functions without currency.

I think that's one of the main things about fandom that doesn't make sense to muggles or civilians--it's not that we don't have means of exchange, but they're not what most communities do at all. It's NIFTY and one of the things that I enjoy them most about it.

Well, that and the porn.

[laliandra.livejournal.com]

*late comment is LATE*

I am just a fan of people being really good at stuff, what can I say *competency kink* Roger and Rafa are so great, as people and as players. I probably couldn't pick between them.

Right, like, I've called comments the currency of fandom before, but that's not completely true, it doesn't cover everything we do for each other. Ugh, fandom <3

Well, that and the porn.

OH AGREED. Me and a friend were saying that so many people could benefit from having a kink meme in their lives.

[hanelissar.livejournal.com]

Ahhh NERD CAKES I LOVE THEM. <3

Also your tie-nail, it is FABULOUS. If Darren Criss had seen it I'm sure he'd have loved it! (Have I mentioned lately how jealous I am of your DC exploit? If not here - SEE MY JEALOUSY. :P)

I so wish I was interested in sport. XD I care enough to like it when England/Britain wins, and to watch some of the Olympics but I'm rubbish at it and just get bored so fast watching it because it tends to go on! But I am glad you enjoy it!

Yay for Harry Potter! Especially because it brought us together! *sobs and clings to you with love* And yay for your lovely boyfriend, who I still hope to meet one day and flail at and probably prove that some of your fandom friends are actually kind of scary.

LOVE YOU LAL MY LOVE
xxxxx

[branquignole.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to see that Han is as late to the party as I am, because I've been debating whether or not to get some questions from you, and yes I know, I have already done Isi's questions, but there can never be enough meme-ing, can there? *takes a deep breath* QUESTIONS PLEASE? :D

I love your boyfriend's take on fandom. I sometimes try explaining it to people which results in utter fail because these people are not from the internet, and they don't get being super invested in fictional characters. ): I'm glad your boyfriend is so cool with your fannish ways! (Speaking of fandom, doesn't everybody kind of come from Harry Potter fandom? Where do the people come from who don't come from Harry Potter fandom? Have they come out of some kind of fandom vortex?)

Also, I love the tie you painted on your nail! I envy you your nail-painting abilities. AND ALSO THAT YOU'VE SEEN DARREN CRISS WAS IT AWESOME I HOPE IT WAS AWESOME. ILU.