Surfacing with a GIP:

[true_enough]

I just wanted to canoodle with everyone and let you know that I'm wishing you well. I had two lovely people make Shelter icons for me and I'm currently showing off the one smilla02 made. Thank you so much smilla02 and at_midnight! Your generosity and creativity never fails to astound me. ♥
Speaking of Shelter, if you haven't seen this film yet: gooooo! Rent, buy,

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[smilla02]

Hi darling, hi!
First I'm glad that my nudging worked. I can do it again, and again (rad: kick your ass when you don't make a word count, or write or whatever :D), and not feel bad in the least, 'cause, man, your writing is a gift for all of us.

Second, I've had Shelter on my hard drive since last week and still can't find a moment - or the right moment - to watch it. I'm hoping as soon as this big_bang business is over to sit and spend some time catching up on the movie (because you and Port) never fail at reccomending stuff.

Sooo. Put it this way, when I watch, I'm sure I'll want to read a coda :)

Last but not least, take care of yourself, honey, okay?
♥

[true_enough]

I normally don't solicit ass-kickings but if they're from you, my dear, then I want them. I want them all. Aye dios mio, I love you. I really do.

I've been reluctant to check out big_bang because I'm afraid that I'll never leave. As fears go it's a nice one to have but ... You have a nice long one coming up, don't you? That one I will take a day off to enjoy.

Thank you for the concern, sweetheart, but I think I'm OK. I probably really do need to take a day off but then who doesn't? ::grin::

Go team Shelter!!! \o/

♥ you!

[smilla02]

You know I would do it with much love and care. It would be more a metaphorical ass-kicking ;)

I haven't read a lot myself (too caught up in finishing this time-consuming story. Next time, please, would you stop me?) but I will as soon as I post mine and then I'll send you the links to the most outstanding stories. You know I adore reccing you stuff!

Go team Shelter!!! \o/

I'll probably introduce you to a friend of mine very soon, because she's kind of obsessed with Shelter and I love matching people up and knowing they're having fun.

[true_enough]

You know I would do it with much love and care.

I know. I do.

It would be more a metaphorical ass-kicking ;)

And still very effective. ::nods::

You know I adore reccing you stuff!

Oh good! I'm so glad you do because as far as I'm concerned your word is golden in my book. ::remembers gratefully discovering big_pink from your rec:: And please, ::is pushy:: put the link to your story front and center.

Coming across anther Shelter fan is always a good thing. Thank you, sweetheart for keeping me in mind!

[sobelle]

::waves madly:: so good to see you out and about! :)

and wishes you had lots of down time (from working) to spend writing... still haven't seen Shelter... but hope to one day...

got a kick out of your comment about writing for ToD... especially since I *was* a hippie/flower child/anti war protester (marching along side soldier friends who had just returned from VietNam).

it was an exciting time to navigate and I write bits about it on occasion and wonder how I can ever pull it all together (and hope all the crimes have outlived their statutes of limitation) :)

looking forward to reading!! ((((big hugs))))

[true_enough]

::waves back just as madly:: Hey V!

... and wishes you had lots of down time (from working) to spend writing...

I think I must be perverse deep down inside because it seems like when I do have time to write that I just end up hypnotized by the blinky cursor but if I'm busy then I'm scribbling away. I've gotten to the point where a day off means I'll have time to read but not necessarily to write. I am in such awe of people who can write - and write well - on demand. It's no coincidence that I never sign up for challenges. I would fail every time. ::throws up hands::

The ToD story is, of course, about Zeke and Myron but I really want to do the time that they live in justice. I have some very vivid images from a childs point of view and now with a middle-aged adults perspective. I often get very emotional pointing out the most mundane details such as the price of stamps or the name of a newcaster. I should look up the price of a gallon of gas. That would really make me cry. ::sad grin::

... it was an exciting time to

[mcicioni]

Re. Shelter - will try to buy it in Borders tonight. On the strength of your recommendation alone.

Re. working on fiction - all I can do is quote from the novel Patience and Sarah, "You can't tell a gift when to come". They were referring to lovemaking, but it applies to creativity as well. And I 100% second what your other fan said, that your fiction is a gift.

Re. Vicodin - have only heard about it from House, but the last time I was in the States I discovered Advil, which also does the job for tension headaches.

So happy to hear from you and so sad that we won't be able to talk for a while - am off to Italy on 28 June, returning on 29 July. Three days' research, a 4-day conference (ohmygawdIhaven'tyetwrittenthebloodypaper, panicpanicpanicpanic), and 3 weeks with my (elderly and difficult) mother.

Love you, would send a heart if I knew how to do it, am sending a few Pullo/Vorenus vibes instead.

[true_enough]

Despite how pushy I've been I'm deeply flattered that you'll buy Shelter on my recommendation. On your recommendation I bought some Advil which isn't the same thing but I hope you'll understand. ;) Vicodin worked really well for me but it's something I'll only take if I know I don't have to go anywhere. It made me very sleepy and a little nauseas which was still so much better than the way I felt before I took it

[true_enough]

::writes down quote from your icon and sticks it to the edge on my monitor:: There, now I'm ready to write. Thank you, sweetheart! ::big hug::

[zora_sourit]

Glad to hear from you!!
Well done, Vicodin, well done
I know, pretty awesome, huh *nods*?

It's good you took up writing again, i wish I could do it myself, but I'm a waaay better reader than writer ;).

*hugs*

[true_enough]

... but I'm a waaay better reader than writer ;).

Honestly, I think I am, too. There are times I wonder, Why did I ever stop lurking? I was so good at it - and I could do it on demand, unlike writing. I think I promoted myself to my incompetence. But I also kind of love it even when it doesn't love me so ... there you go. :)

::big hug and a vicodin:: It's always good to hear from you, too.

Love your Weeds icon, btw. I've only seen the first season so I need to catch up.

[zora_sourit]

So, writing is not not a choice, huh ;)? Actually I think the writing loves you more than you think ;)!

Thank you! I like to think that it represents myself infront of the computer quite accurately. I really need to do some catching up myself!