Ohmigosh, Veronica Mars. Darn you, _deejay_. (BUT REALLY THANK YOU) The roomie and I have blown through one and a half seasons in a week. Actually, the roomie is now AHEAD of me because she said she couldn't wait while I was at work. Jerk. ;D

So! Does anyone have any recs? Picspams, fics, vids, um...other fandom stuff? As long as it's not spoilery for the second half of season two WE WANTS IT, WE NEEDS IT, MY PRECIOUS.

AND TOTALLY UNRELATED SIDENOTE: THE SUN IS ACTUALLY OUT TODAY. WE HAVEN'T HAD A FULL DAY OF SUN IN NEARLY A MONTH! AND NOTHING ABOVE 23 TEMPERATURE WISE. BOO ON THIS SUMMER. BUT YAY TODAY.

Wow, I really hope I didn't just jinx myself.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ohvienna!

HAPPY CANADA DAY, CANADA!

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY ME!

Thank you everyone for your birthday wishes already--you guys sure don't waste any time. AND I LOVE YOU FOR IT.

*FLIST!GLOMP*

I've got a pretty busy day ahead, and hopefully I'll get to tell all about it when it's through. And hopefully I won't collapse in a big coughy heap by the end of it-NO, I FEEL BETTER. *RESOLVE FACE*

Anyway, thank you again! FIREWORKS AND BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR EVERYONE!

I've come down with the flu. Two days before my birthday. That's gotta be against a law somewhere. Oh well. I didn't go to work today, just lay in bed getting some rest, but I can't really afford to be sick much longer--Wednesday being not only my birthday (I have plans--c'mon body, I NEVER have plans!), but also Canada Day, AND the tenth anniversary of the museum, so all in all I'm kind of needed outside of my wallow in self pity.

Does anyone else ever feel that being sick makes them feel, besides cranky and miserable (and snotty), very nostalgic? I've been living a cliché all day. Curling up in my sleeping bag on the couch with a mug of chicken soup. Watching The Princess Bride (and promptly falling asleep ten minutes in). Sipping ginger ale and wishing I had some Pims to go with it.

So I'm curious: what are everyone's illness traditions? We've all got them, so let's share!

(In the last couple years I've also loved watching Life on Mars when I'm feeling gross, which helps one make useful comparisons like: well I might be running out of Kleenex, but at least I'm not stuck in 1973. *G*)

I'VE MOVED ON REALLY.

So not having watched Robin Hood at all this season, I really wasn't up to date on any of the news, and not really looking to BE up to date on the news anyway, but vhari was just kind enough to point out that someone has uploaded the series finale to Youtube, and wouldn't you know it, BUT MARIAN MAKES AN APPEARANCE.

NO CLICKING UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE REALLY REALLY SPOILED

In non-spoilery palette-wetting: Lucy Griffiths looks good. Really good. Especially her hair. It is fabulous. I bet Marian and Kahlan sit around fandom!space talking about how awesome their hair is ALL THE TIME. ALL THE TIME.

I have my own fun. ;DDD

What a great day for my work today! This morning the Prime Minister was here to announce our museum's new status as Canada's National Immigration Museum--we're only the second museum outside Ottawa to be given national status, so obviously it's been quite a big coup for us all who work here. And the PM gave quite a good speech despite being a waxy, shellac-haired, kitten eating robot! Please check it out here if you're interested in watching the speech. (Yes, we clapped a LOT.)

Darryl Dexter, the new (first ever NDP) premier of Nova Scotia was here as well, though he unfortunately didn't make a speech--coming from strong socialist roots, I was really more interested to see him than the Tory PM. AND the Lieutenant Governor was here (I like her), and all in all it was just really excitiing! And I'm so proud of my museum. Even if I've only worked here for a month, I've really gotten to appreciate the important stories we're telling.

SO YAY!

ETA: Ooh, and I think I just saw myself on the news for about 1 second! HUZZUH, I'M FAMOUS. ;D

Introducing... MANGLED PIE!




Yup. I invented a pie. Okay well, adapted a pie. But it still counts. ( Back story + Recipe )

If anyone else tries this and adds further adaptations, let me know! :D

Whew, another week of work down, and I have the actual weekend weekend off! (I work 4 days on, 2 days off shifts, so sometimes my "weekend" is actually the middle of the week.) I finally started giving tours this week as well, which was a little nervewracking at first, but I think it's gone really well so far! It seems that as long as you have a uniform, and speak with some authority, people will believe just about anything you tell them! ;D We've also had to work around a film crew for the last few days who have been doing location shots in our museum. Quite interesting, however inconvenient: for a while today they blocked the ONLY BATHROOMS and the escalator, but c'est la vie, le art will out, etc. etc. And if down the line you ever find yourself watching an obscure German film called Two Sisters about a woman who works in an anthropology museum in Boston--THAT'S US! (And yes. A German film, set in Boston, being filmed in Halifax. I don't even know.)

Now I feel there's a lot I should catch up with, O Beloved Flist Of Mine! Don't forget that sword_of_lies's Second Kinkathon is still going strong! I've already written one thing over there andomgitsrpfspecialhellhereicomechoochoo and hopefully I'll get to add some more this weekend!

Great things in BBC land! The Supersizers Eat... has finally come back after a year, and Sue and Giles are as side-splittingly hilarious as ever. Especially last ep with Sue's impression of an Eighties Sloane Girl. Flipping priceless. :DDD Casualty 1909 has also graced us with its presence. I love it, the show's like ER, but British and set in the past! Win-win-win combination, I say.

Also keeping me occupied are my Little Dorrit DVDs that finally arrived, yaaaaaaaaaaaay! ( Remember last December when I promised I would stop obsessing after the last episode aired? LIES. )

I also managed to find The Detective Murdoch Mysteries on DVD which makes me very happy, as it is both a) the first thing I ever saw Keeley Hawes in, cue ginormous girlcrush, and b) A decently done costume drama set in Toronto (Hyper-Cheesy CBC series, take note)! That never happens! And it's so exciting to have a city you know be recreated in the past like that, recognizing street names, and going "ooh, I've been there!" I mean, I have been to London, where 99% of costume dramas seem to take place, but there is a big difference between the familiarity of three days versus seventeen years. ;)

Aaaaand that's about it for now in the life and times of my working world and television consumption. Onward, weekend!

A girl at work yesterday told me that today is World Wide Knit in Public Day. So Xtiney, your scarf is coming to the museum with me today. Never underestimate my capacity for dorkiness. ;DDD

Also! Do not forget that Seeker Kink 2: Bigger, Better, Faster, Longer ficathon is now in session here at sword_of_lies! I haven't had a chance to give it more than a quick glance-over, but already it's looking more awesomer and sexplosive than it was before! If you're looking for me this evening, that's where I'll be.

And last but certainly not least... lily_268 wrote me Bridget/Craigy RPF and it was the Best Thing Ever. Next stop to Special Hell here I come! (Choo choo!)

Aaaaand now I better leave or I'm going to be late for work. Bye!

Hello internet!

I've got four days of work under my belt now, and I think it's going well! Very museum-y. Lots of history. I'm quite pleased.

And the Chief Justice of Canada was there yesterday and I got to give her a mock-Immigration Interrogation! I asked her if she was smuggling any sausages into the country. Yes, you read that right. ;DDD

ANYWAY, HOW 'BOUT I TALK ABOUT TV FOR A BIT?

( Ashes to Ashes 2x07 )

And speaking of my ol' friend Auntie Beeb, I thought both the second series of The Supersizers Go... and Casualty 1909 were supposed to air this May. And they didn't! What's up with that? Stop boinging me around like a yoyo, BBC. It isn't nice. :(

But in happier news The Summer '09 Buffy Marathon continues to go swimmingly! Though I've realized that watching season six with two squeeful Buffy/Spike fangirls is just a *titch* tiresome. Afraid my eyes are gonna get stuck in a permanently rolled sort of position. ;P

Huzzuh! I am gainfully employed at Pier 21 (Canada's Immigration Museum) starting tomorrow! Eep! and even though I've been waiting over a month for this, it suddenly seems very sudden. Oh well. I'm sure they'll tell me what my actual job responsibilities are eventually (I'm in "visitor services"). And then they'll give me money! And I can buy pretty things! / Pay for food and rent! Yaaaaaay!

(Oh, and if hollywoodgrrl or ohvienna come looking for me, do NOT tell them where I am *g*)

Hello!

I'm back from vacationing in Cape Breton, and it was beautiful and awesome and fun, and I will definitely post about it later (prepare to be spaaaamed!), but before I do, I have one quick question:

( Spoilers for the Seeker finale )

ETA: And I almost forgot, if there's anything I missed while I was away of the SO AWESOME, LOOK AT THIS variety (sword_of_lies crew, I'm looking at you) I'd really appreciate it if you pointed me toward it. Or just anything anyone thinks I'd enjoy, or is important to them. Thanks!

THE OFFICE FINALE! Nina, you out there? HOLD ME! *G* ( 'Company Picnic' )

Many thanks and firstborns to maidm for pointing me to this video. Ryan Cartwright (aka Mr. Nigel-Murray of Bones intern fame) singing about his desire to be Darth Vader.

Believe me when I say CHEPIC.



I really need a Mr. Nigel-Murray icon now.

Ashes? That was a goooooooood episode. Watch me focus on one thing in particular.

( Spoilers for A2A 2x04 )

[1] BSG
[2-4] Buffy
[5-9] Dollhouse
[10-11] How I Met Your Mother
[12-25] Legend of the Seeker
[26-29] Misc.



( + 26 More )

I don't even try to pretend I'm not in this for the Richard/Kahlan scenes. :D To whit, HERE ARE TWO!

Look coy, Kahlan.



( Good job. )

I baked my first loaf of bread!



TA-DA!

No-knead bread from this recipe. And it was easier than pie! And soooooo good. I've probably already had too much. Dipping it in olive oil... Mmm mmm.

...I might have some more now.

LULZ. There's a Bones Intern Showdown poll over at torigates's journal to vote for your favourite intern from this season's selection. And not to be biased, but...

...MR. NIGEL-MURRAY ALL THE WAY! HE IS BRITISH, HIS NAME HAS A HYPHEN, AND HE SPOUTS USELESS TRIVIA MORE THAN I DO. (I'm sure maidm would back me up on that.) Plus the other fan favourite, Wendell, annoys the snot out of me, so I want to see him be CRUSHED!!!

Not to be vindictive or anything. ;D