happy birthday long-ge
Apr. 16th, 2026 04:24 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
marycrawfordI was watching zhu yilong's livestream: soothing and inconsequential as usual, he had to do his own hair for the stream and he doesn't know how, he loves snail slime soup -- and then I hit the moment where someone asked him an annoying question (I hate the 'describe thing in this many words' trope so much and I guess the fans copied the idea from the entertainment interviews?) and I'm DYING at his answer, but I won't spoil it.
ilu long-ge, never change.
Also,is bluesky down for anyone else? Looks like that's a problem for a lot of ppl right now, unfortunately.
ilu long-ge, never change.
Also,
Actually gonna take care of myself. Miracles do happen.
Apr. 15th, 2026 11:09 pmdswdiane
Too many patients were upset and stressed out today. Only one because of taxes and money. All the rest about relationships. As per usual. Even had to see a patient in crisis this even after 7:00. But he was so upset that I'm glad he called and I was able to talk him down.
But I'm wiped out and exhausted. My eyes are actually burning from tiredness. So, I'm going early to bed. As soon as this song is over. Duncan, Methos, and Connor, I promise I'll get back to you tomorrow. Promise. I just need sleep tonight.
The sweetness of that Mick and Keith pic always makes me smile.
But I'm wiped out and exhausted. My eyes are actually burning from tiredness. So, I'm going early to bed. As soon as this song is over. Duncan, Methos, and Connor, I promise I'll get back to you tomorrow. Promise. I just need sleep tonight.
The sweetness of that Mick and Keith pic always makes me smile.
FIC: The Moment We Knew (1/1)
Apr. 16th, 2026 01:01 pmluthienHey, look - there's more! (One WIP down; three to go.)
The Moment We Knew (4049 words) by Luthien
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov
Characters: Shane Hollander, Ilya Rozanov
Additional Tags: Interviews, Post-Book 6: The Long Game (Game Changers), Transcript Format, Shane Hollander Loves Ilya Rozanov, Ilya Rozanov Loves Shane Hollander, Minor Original Character(s)
Summary: Hi Yuna,
Please find attached the edited transcript of the interview I conducted with Shane and Ilya yesterday as part of our The Moment We Knew series.
I am, of course, more than happy to address any questions, changes or clarifications that they (or you!) may wish to raise with me before I start work on the article that will appear on our website.
Everything remains subject to the terms of the NDA until final clearance is provided in writing, as per our formal agreement.
Regards
The Moment We Knew (4049 words) by Luthien
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Shane Hollander/Ilya Rozanov
Characters: Shane Hollander, Ilya Rozanov
Additional Tags: Interviews, Post-Book 6: The Long Game (Game Changers), Transcript Format, Shane Hollander Loves Ilya Rozanov, Ilya Rozanov Loves Shane Hollander, Minor Original Character(s)
Summary: Hi Yuna,
Please find attached the edited transcript of the interview I conducted with Shane and Ilya yesterday as part of our The Moment We Knew series.
I am, of course, more than happy to address any questions, changes or clarifications that they (or you!) may wish to raise with me before I start work on the article that will appear on our website.
Everything remains subject to the terms of the NDA until final clearance is provided in writing, as per our formal agreement.
Regards
Hayley Rhodes
Lifestyle Editor
Guardian News, North America
Critical Role
Apr. 15th, 2026 07:14 pmsettiai
I've finally started my rewatch of the early episodes of CR4 so that I can properly get caught up on Critical Role. Actually starting it has been the hardest part, so I'm hoping that now that I've begun I can stick to at least one episode a day and more if possible.
It's definitely easier to keep track of things in the early episodes now that I actually know who everyone is and what's going on. Having advance knowledge of just what groups everyone will be splitting up into shortly seems to be helping as well, as I have a better idea of what's really important to focus on and what's not. I'm also picking up on some smaller details that I completely missed the first time around just because I was already struggling to keep track of who was who and such.
I'm hoping that this rewatch will help it keep my attention better than it was the first time around. 🤞🏻
It's definitely easier to keep track of things in the early episodes now that I actually know who everyone is and what's going on. Having advance knowledge of just what groups everyone will be splitting up into shortly seems to be helping as well, as I have a better idea of what's really important to focus on and what's not. I'm also picking up on some smaller details that I completely missed the first time around just because I was already struggling to keep track of who was who and such.
I'm hoping that this rewatch will help it keep my attention better than it was the first time around. 🤞🏻
Write Every Day April 2026 - Day 15
Apr. 15th, 2026 10:31 amcarenejeansWrite Every Day April 2026 - Day 15
This is my last day hosting for this month! Tomorrow, head over to
Quote of the Day:
"Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic."
— Jim Jarmusch, quoted in Austin Kleon's Steal Like an Artist.
My Check-In:
Alibi sentence! Because, er, I was lazy! ;-)
Tally
( Days 1-13 )
Day 14:badly_knitted, carenejeans, china_shop, cornerofmadness, dswdiane, sanguinity, sylvanwitch, the_siobhan, trobadora
Day 15:china_shop
Let me know if I missed you, or if you wrote but didn't check in yet. And remember, you can join in at any time!
This is my last day hosting for this month! Tomorrow, head over to sanguinity's place. See you there!
Quote of the Day:
"Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic."
— Jim Jarmusch, quoted in Austin Kleon's Steal Like an Artist.
My Check-In:
Alibi sentence! Because, er, I was lazy! ;-)
Tally
( Days 1-13 )
Day 14:
badly_knitted, carenejeans, china_shop, cornerofmadness, dswdiane, sanguinity, sylvanwitch, the_siobhan, trobadoraDay 15:
china_shopLet me know if I missed you, or if you wrote but didn't check in yet. And remember, you can join in at any time!
What I'm doing Wednesday
Apr. 15th, 2026 11:45 amwriterlibrarianHealth
I took a dive in the outside steps on Sunday. My right knee was scratched a whole lot. The shock was brutal. I'm better, yea! for chiropractor and Polysporin cream.
Teacher stuff
Last week of online class, I still have to write one text for next Monday. Then they have to do their last term paper due on the 30th. By May 10th it's done.
I really enjoyed the experience. If the opportunity is offered again I'll take it.
Work stuff
I might take a short term replacement job at my old library. One of the librarian is out on sick leave. I'm just the back up if she doesn't come back mid May and only part time (3 1/2 days) and only until June. That's a lot of only. We will see.
Reading
April is a slow month reading wise I'm still reading Katabasis by R. F. Kuang. I'm up to 21% and it's interesting. But I'm more into reading fic this month. It's Rough Trade first writing challenge of the year. The theme is Complications : competence/alternative universe. I love reading the stories as they are written. I have two this time I'm following : Bone Deep it's a Harry Potter Master of Death AU and (How to) Save a Life also Potter fandom but with a focus on Draco being the main character. Often I end up rereading some stores that were posted through the challenge and published months later. I am rereading Keira Marcos Fusion/AU Potter/Tolkien: The Arda Exodus. It is still very entertaining and a comfort read.
Watching
Pursuit of Jade is on pause because I'm not in a historical drama mood but I'll go back to it eventually. I am watching Sunsets Secrets Regrets a noir, crime, undercover, police drama. So far (10/28), it's keeping me watching. Rebirth was a no go, I watched the first three and nope.
Hockey
The battle of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia. Redux. Go Pens. Starts this week-end.
Crafting
My red fox in the forest is done.
I took a dive in the outside steps on Sunday. My right knee was scratched a whole lot. The shock was brutal. I'm better, yea! for chiropractor and Polysporin cream.
Teacher stuff
Last week of online class, I still have to write one text for next Monday. Then they have to do their last term paper due on the 30th. By May 10th it's done.
I really enjoyed the experience. If the opportunity is offered again I'll take it.
Work stuff
I might take a short term replacement job at my old library. One of the librarian is out on sick leave. I'm just the back up if she doesn't come back mid May and only part time (3 1/2 days) and only until June. That's a lot of only. We will see.
Reading
April is a slow month reading wise I'm still reading Katabasis by R. F. Kuang. I'm up to 21% and it's interesting. But I'm more into reading fic this month. It's Rough Trade first writing challenge of the year. The theme is Complications : competence/alternative universe. I love reading the stories as they are written. I have two this time I'm following : Bone Deep it's a Harry Potter Master of Death AU and (How to) Save a Life also Potter fandom but with a focus on Draco being the main character. Often I end up rereading some stores that were posted through the challenge and published months later. I am rereading Keira Marcos Fusion/AU Potter/Tolkien: The Arda Exodus. It is still very entertaining and a comfort read.
Watching
Pursuit of Jade is on pause because I'm not in a historical drama mood but I'll go back to it eventually. I am watching Sunsets Secrets Regrets a noir, crime, undercover, police drama. So far (10/28), it's keeping me watching. Rebirth was a no go, I watched the first three and nope.
Hockey
The battle of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia. Redux. Go Pens. Starts this week-end.
Crafting
My red fox in the forest is done.
. . .
Apr. 14th, 2026 08:45 pmsettiai
There's nothing like getting a comment on a fic of yours that's talking about how said fic is older than the person leaving said comment. 🙃
Oh, don't get me wrong. It was a very positive comment overall. But, still. Oof. I'm used to getting comments like that on some of my really early fics, but I was already out of college when I posted this one.
Oh, don't get me wrong. It was a very positive comment overall. But, still. Oof. I'm used to getting comments like that on some of my really early fics, but I was already out of college when I posted this one.
Write Every Day April 2026 - Day 14
Apr. 14th, 2026 11:09 amcarenejeansQuote of the Day:
"Take time to be bored. One time I heard a coworker say, 'When I get busy, I get stupid.' Ain’t that the truth. Creative people need time to just sit around and do nothing. I get some of my best ideas when I’m bored, which is why I never take my shirts to the cleaners. I love ironing my shirts—it’s so boring, I almost always get good ideas. If you’re out of ideas, wash the dishes. Take a really long walk. Stare at a spot on the wall for as long as you can. As the artist Maira Kalman says, 'Avoiding work is the way to focus my mind.'"
Austin Kleon, Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative (Workman Publishing, 2012)
My Check-In:
Some work on the Neverending Project...*thud*.
Tally
( Days 1-12 )
Day 13:annavere, badly_knitted, carenejeans, china_shop, cornerofmadness, dswdiane, goddess47, luzula, sanguinity, sylvanwitch, trobadora, ysilme
Day 14:china_shop,
Let me know if I missed you, or if you wrote but didn't check in yet. And remember, you can join in at any time!
"Take time to be bored. One time I heard a coworker say, 'When I get busy, I get stupid.' Ain’t that the truth. Creative people need time to just sit around and do nothing. I get some of my best ideas when I’m bored, which is why I never take my shirts to the cleaners. I love ironing my shirts—it’s so boring, I almost always get good ideas. If you’re out of ideas, wash the dishes. Take a really long walk. Stare at a spot on the wall for as long as you can. As the artist Maira Kalman says, 'Avoiding work is the way to focus my mind.'"
Austin Kleon, Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative (Workman Publishing, 2012)
My Check-In:
Some work on the Neverending Project...*thud*.
Tally
( Days 1-12 )
Day 13:
annavere, badly_knitted, carenejeans, china_shop, cornerofmadness, dswdiane, goddess47, luzula, sanguinity, sylvanwitch, trobadora, ysilmeDay 14:
china_shop, Let me know if I missed you, or if you wrote but didn't check in yet. And remember, you can join in at any time!