And it's wonderful and fantastic and I can't believe how zen I've been about the whole thing. The only time I freaked a little was a couple of hours before signing. Other than that - cool as a cucumber. I normally worry about everything. It's a problem. But with this apartment - not much of a problem at all, despite the buttload of money I'll need ( Read more... )

A couple of days ago my father and I went birthday shopping for my niece/his granddaughter, who's turning two, and he immediately zeroed in on a pair of dark grey cargo-like pants that'll be perfect for playing outside. It didn't even occur to him to look in the frilly dressy girl section of the shop. I helped him find a really cute sweatshirt type ( Read more... )

I bid on a very nice flat last week, but I lost it. When the bidding reached a certain amount I started to feel uncomfortable and bowed out. It was interesting to actually feel in my gut when I reached my limit. And it's a strange thing, having done something so big (for me) and still feel completely at peace with the (negative) outcome.

I went on a date today, and it was nice enough, and the guy was nice enough, but I felt nothing. No connection, no spark, no interest in seeing him again. It was sad. I don't look forward to telling him there won't be a second date. Ugh.

Great insight into Sam and Dean and why they can't seem to stop hurting each other, by spncleanexxbrand.

By the way, as far as I can tell, Sam and Dean's relationship is the arc this season. If I'm right, this is going to be glorious.

This defense of fanfic by 
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I often get teary watching tv, but honest to god crying? Never. And then ( Read more )

Intriguing  meta (including comments) on season 8 SPN by 
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Yes, I am Swedish actually. Thanks. Yes, very proud. Well no, we're not all tall and blond, as, you know, evidenced by me right now. No, no, the suicide rate is the same as in comparable countries as far as I know, maybe even a little lower. No, the Swedish Chef from the Muppets doesn't actually speak Swedish. No, there are no raindeer in the ( Read more... )

A very cool perspective of Sam's motives in SPN 8x03 "Heartache", written by 
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