A few days in the life, or, when did it get to be February??

[thrihyrne]

It's been a primarily great weekend thus far: updated my website and my Wraeththu fic Friday night— at work. We had an ice storm Friday morning and I wasn't sure whether or not we'd have power at the house, much less that my satellite dish would work; when I'd left in the morning, it, like my car, was covered in a sheet of ice. The weather warmed up, though, and at long last all of the snow is gone. I've been working more on my Wraeththu WIP; many to most of you have commented to me that you feel a bit badly at seeing me so gung-ho about something you haven't read and, therefore, aren't/can't follow my newest writing sojourn. I did make a Wraeththu page on my website last weekend, and I'll post a few of the links I put there, here, as reference points for you:
‡here at Wikipedia
‡here at Storm Constantine's blog
‡here there be gorgeous pictures from a German-created photo book
‡here is fanfiction

Other cool intersections: stuckinsea pointed out that the gorgeous, lithe dancer who plays Bagoas in "Alexander" was also the actor who poses as Panthera in the photo book, listed above. I fell totally in love with "The Persian Boy" a few years ago; I listened to it as a book on tape while making my Éowyn green gown costume, actually. The creation of that dress and falling solidly in love with Bagoas/Alexander as well as Mary Renault will be forever a combined event for me. But I've watched the youtube video of Bagoas' dance for Alexander a few times, and it's very inspiring. Guh.

The only bad thing aside from the fact that it's back to work tomorrow and no news from the recruitment part of HR (I emailed twice as follow-up last week, into a yawning maw of silence. I'm quite underwhelmed. I'm an internal applicant, for goodness sake! Just let me know the damn status of the positions, is that so hard??) is that I slid down the lat few stairs of my staircase yesterday while I had a basket of laundry in my hands. My left foot curled under me, and I did some serious bruising/crunching of toes and hurt my ankle. It's still really, really sore. Thankfully earlier in the day I'd taken advantage of the lovely day to go for a 45-minute walk, ostensibly to clear my head, though I continued to think about "Maelstrom and Mage" anyway. But it was refreshing to get out and about. I won't be doing that today, though, as my big toe and whole top of my foot is still quite sore.

I've been hand-writing letters, so a few of you can expect to hear from me in that environment. I do keep up with you all here, though with the frenetic pace at work I no longer comment as much as I wish I did. I also watched my housemate's copy of "Cruel Intentions" last night. Darkly enjoyable.

So how are you all? ♥

Comments

[liriaen.livejournal.com]

Eeep, I had to check the names of the RPers on that German site; the Ashmael PB looks like a dead ringer for my psycho ex. Watch me flee in terror! And they're quite goth metal, these kids. Quick, point me to their abode so that I may ravish them? :D

*puts aluminum acetate on you ankle*

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

You had an ex who looked like that??! Wow. I'm thinking back to the people I've dated, and the last truly stunning man I dated was my senior high school boyfriend. There were a couple of beautiful guys that I had near-misses with in college...

Yeah, the Wraeththu definitely appeal to a Goth culture. I'm writing about them so I can ravish their leather-clad selves in my own mind, lol!!

Thanks for the healing thoughts; my ankle is fine, it's my big toe and second toe and ball of my foot. But it's doing better.

[liriaen.livejournal.com]

Yes, well, not having dated anyone for twelve years now helps preserve them stay fresh and fragrant. The memories, especially the not so great ones. *g*

Ohhh those kids look so elvish. <3 Only, like bad elves. Smoking, boozing, gambling, foulmouthed elves, possibly? Would they come cheaper if you and I ordered them in dozens from Cost Cutter, I wonder?

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

Wow... 12 years? I have a feeling I may get there myself. ;)

They are fabulous looking, aren't they? And I think that getting them as a dozen would be most fabulous! Bad Elves, lol. Kindof like some of the First Age Elves, when you think about it, with the Kinslaying and getting up to goodness knows what else...

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Ouch! Your poor ankle and foot! I hope they feel better soon - and you get news about the job! *fingers crossed*

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

Thank you! My foot is much better. I did get disappointing news on the work front, and I'll post that soon. Oh well; if you don't try, you can't possibly succeed!

[stuckinsea.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that I brought back your Bagoas/Alexander memories and Francisco is very lovely, his dance brings all kinds of yummy into my mind. I've joined the Mary Renault LJ as well, I hope to see more Bagoas/Alexander loving from them. I hope your foot feels better.

xxooxxoo

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

Oh, you did, you did! He's simply lovely. There's not too much going on over at Mary Renault, but it does appear that there's some fanfic, which could be fun to explore.

My foot is better!

p.s. you have received the last couple of letters I've sent, right? They were a while ago, but I was getting a little paranoid.

[lena3.livejournal.com]

I own "The Persian Boy" and I've read all her books, too. And I own Alexander for pretty Jared Leto and the googly eyes he and Colin Farrell make to one another AND the the scene of naked Colin Farrell with Francisco in the room. More googly eyes.

Plot? Good? Not so much...but WHO CARES??? :P

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

Plot? Good? Not so much...but WHO CARES??? :P

That's pretty much what Callum said in an IM last night, but I said, "So what??!" Nicholas whomever is simply beautiful. And Mary Renault's writing is triumphantly gorgeous. :happy sigh:

[cim-halfling.livejournal.com]

I found your lovely letter waiting for me when I arrived home Friday night. Will be writing you a novel this weekend -- when I fly home to Northwest ARK. for the weekend (to celebrate my dad's 90th and my sister's 60th!!!! wheeeee)

((((((massive hugs)))))

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

Ah, good! I'm afraid I haven't kept up with your ins and outs from home; I always imagine you chained to your desk, unless it's summer and you're off to Italy or things like that. ;) And now you're off again!

No rush on a reply, and no pressure. I just like to write to you.

((((warm hugs in return))))

[rinsbane.livejournal.com]

I have no idea if you saw my post on this recently, as I then saw a post of yours saying that you hadn't been on LJ for a bit, but I'm leaving this weekend for Australia, finally. For a month. This post of yours reminded me that I need to copy down your address so I can send a post card. I think I have the new one on an envelope, but if you would, send it to me in email.

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

I did miss your post— not sure how, except that I've not been on as much and I really do think some of my filters are wonky!!

Posted my address in your post, figuring it was pretty locked down. If somebody else wants to write me, more power to them!! Have an absolutely splendid time in Melbourne. My best friend fungus_files lives there, so when I go later on this year (thusly is the plan, anyway) I'll spend a few days there as well. Be safe, and do send a line if you feel like it!

[rickey-a.livejournal.com]

Hey Thev
I posted my slasfest fic today. Got about a dozen positive comments so far, so that feels good. Thanks again for the beta.
I'm reccing R/D at crack broom this month. I'm going to rec Crown of Rope. Any special links you like for you/your website/alt story etc.

just let me know

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

Congratulations to you!! I'm happy to beta for you anytime; in truth, it's about the only time I read H/D but as I've said, I read because of the author and the content, not so much the pairing.

Oh wow, thank you for the rec! I love, love that story, and I'd be thrilled for people to discover or rediscover it. I'd link it to my LJ since people can't leave comments at my website. Link to part one is here: http://thrihyrne.livejournal.com/242709.html

Thanks so much, sweetie!! ::is giddy::