The year in review (not self pimping version)

[minxy]

I could waffle on about the last year and what it meant to me personally, about the time Before You Met Me and how I was falling apart and that this year was the year that I not only stopped Falling Apart but actually Got It Together and Am Pleased. I could talk about the role of fanfic and fandom and LJ in my life and how you have become a creative outlet that I needed and one that is more useful than writing poetry Just For Me or painting Just For Me because even when the Shit Went Down this year, as it has every year for the past several, I had you. You beautiful constant people who I don't feel like I'm putting out when I tell you what's up and I don't feel are judging me and finding me wanting.

I could talk about that, but I'd probably get into more personal stuff than I'm comfortable with in this public domain and it's distinctly possible that I'd make you blush.

So, let's talk about my parent's reactions to the pilot of Atlantis:

Dad: Hey! Rewind that. You see that woman? [he's referring to Weir] She just signed that tablet someone handed to her without even reading it. That's poor people management.

Me: Dad. She's IN CHARGE. She has to sign stuff, it's what people in charge do.

Dad: You know what she did? She just marked that guy 'present'. She's taking attendance.

Me: Well, this is important in an isolated high security military base in Antarctica. Wouldn't want just anyone walking around.

Mom: Hey, I like him. He has good hair. [You have one guess who she was talking about].

Dad: Un huh. Did she mark his attendance? I didn't think so.

Also heard during viewing of the Fantastic Four:

Me (indignant): WTF? So she's supposed to be a high faluting head of a science department and she has nothing better to do than escort people around and play secretary?

Dad: Kate. She's good looking. Actually, I think she's my favorite character.

Me: Whatever. If I were a highly educated scientist with a free spirited little brother who had a Problem With Authority, I would never let him drive.

Dad: OMG! This movie is about you and your brother!

Me: Would you care to rescind the comment about the Scientist/Secretary/Escort chick being a well rounded character?

Thoughts on King Kong: Getting the whole family and then some to go and see this movie in the new snazzy theater in town was clearly the highlight of Dad's holiday.

Thoughts on Brokeback Mountain: Seeing this with my Mom was the most brilliant use of time on New Years Eve ever. Also? There were things that the movie did better than the story, like the vistas, the isolation, the rich vs. poor, Ennis's connection with his daughter. There were things that the story did better; like the ending. I missed Ennis' thoughts on Jack at the end. And Heath did a marvelous job with a tacturn character and carrying the POV of the audience and being sympathetic, but Jake stole the movie for me. He also aged more effortlessly.

Beyond SG-1, Alias and Firefly, which I loved Before You Knew Me, I've been introduced or convinced to watch Farscape, Rome and Atlantis this year, though my schedule has been so packed I've made slow progress in them. I believe you, though. I believe that I will love these universes truly, madly and deeply. Thanks for the heads up, and I'm happy to have met all of you this year.

Comments

[janedavitt.livejournal.com]

Very happy to have met you, too! ::hugs:: And Farscape is something I'm going to get into as soon as I can.

[cofax7]

If you like madness, angst, bodily fluids, humor, and leather pants, I think you'll like Farscape.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Now see? How can I resist that kind of tagline?

Now, do I watch Farscape or Rome tonight? Oh, the choices!

[cofax7]

Aw, hon. I'm glad this was a better year for you. And that LJ and fandom has been supportive for you. There are good people here.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

There really are. The thing about this year? It was about more than surviving, it was about things being really genuinely good, really happy things happening and wonderful stuff being completed and being able to recognise and enjoy it.

This was the year I made it back. I'm meant to be a happy person. I'd gotten to a place where I was surviving only and had to make some choices that really paid off this year. I'm proud of them. I'm proud to have found y'all too. You've been a good presence in my life. Brought a lot of beauty and thoughtfulness.

[janedavitt.livejournal.com]

I do and I'm sure I will, but the DVDs are so darn expensive I'm going to have to stick to watching it on TV -- and they don't show it half as much as Stargate :;wry grin:: I'll get there eventually.

[nialla]

Oh yes, Farscape's just all about the vomit. And helium farts. ;)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Now... not that it's going to stop me watching this or anything (STOP! I'm convinced! I'm convinced!) but who comes up with Muppets + vomit = Rilly Gud Idea?

Seriously. They had a wierd combination of things going on in that show.

[kellifer-fic.livejournal.com]

Great to have met you... *hugs*

I too find this fandom as a great creative outlet, an outstanding way to destress and a way to find faith in my writing again... and my voice.

Glad to know you.

[kellifer-fic.livejournal.com]

If you have a multi-region dvd you can get Farscape from australia... it's amazingly cheap at the moment... :)

Plus... made here... heh. :)

[janedavitt.livejournal.com]

Really? I'll have to see if we can tweak ours or something.. thanks!

[nialla]

The weird combination of things going on in the show was sorta the point. I think. ;)

[kellifer-fic.livejournal.com]

No worries. :) One site - www.ezydvd.com.au was having a box set sale last time I checked.

I got battlestar, two seasons of farscape and peacekeeper wars, the jurassic park set, garden state and the first season of the muppets for around $250 australian.

[raqs.livejournal.com]

yay! another year gone and it has not defeated us.

you're going to love farscape passionately. you won't be able to help it.

happy 2006!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

No, I was victorious. It's one thing to make it, it's another thing to make a profit, happiness-wise. I am proud of this last year. Yes.

*sigh* I concede. Obviously, Farscape and I were meant for each other. Don't know why I denied it for so long. *beats chest and rends hair in love*

Happy 2006 to you as well. May we indeed be happy.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

The people are extraordinary in this fandom, are they not?

*hugs*

Cracker? It has a fantastic hat inside...

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

That is probably why I'm going to love it. *grin*

[nialla]

As long as you go in knowing that it's totally on crack, you'll do just fine. ;)

[fourteenlines.livejournal.com]

You know how Atlantis is The Fandom of Heavy Crack Usage? (I just assume everyone knows this by now. I mean, really.) Well, Farscape fanwriters didn't have to use a lot of crack because they got it all on the show.

And that's why I love it so. *g*

[kellifer-fic.livejournal.com]

*pulls*

Whoever ends up with the biggest half gets the toy... it's the rule... *grins*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

LOL. And lucky me getting into both fandoms AT THE SAME TIME. I'm going to be such a crack head nothing will ever satisfy me again. lol!

[delphia2000.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to have met you too, Minxy. I've no idea what you are like in RL, but here in cyberspace, I see you as an extraordinary person. You're a wonderful writer and I very much appreciate your fic recs. They've been a great timesaving device for me. Wishing you a year of wonders. *hugs!*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Time is a gift, and that is a compliment. I'm fantastic in RL. You'd like me. One day, all the THINGers really ought to get together. I'd love to actually be looking at you sometime when we're all talking.

*hugs*

[rydra_wong]

but who comes up with Muppets + vomit = Rilly Gud Idea?

Australians.

[rydra_wong]

The new Starburst DVD editions are much cheaper, from what I've heard, and you can also Netflix it.

*pimps*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Why? Because they put more than two out of order episodes/disk?

[rydra_wong]

Dunno why - they're more recent, and actually have more extras.

[fourteenlines.livejournal.com]

And you're gonna love it!

[janedavitt.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's not bad at all!

[janedavitt.livejournal.com]

I don't have Netflix... wonder if the local vid store has it; they do rent TV box sets by the week, divided up.

I'll investigate; thanks!

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

bwahahah! ::::faints laughing:::

good hair indeed. assertive hair, articulate hair. hair for all seasons. :)

[violetvision78.livejournal.com]

Glad to know you also. I am happy that you have a year to look back at with joy. There have been times in my life when I was glad for the year to be over...this year was not one of them for me...or you for that matter. My hubby introduced me to Farscape, and I loved it. I also love Firefly and Serenity.

[or-mabinogi.livejournal.com]

You've forced me to look back on my own year. I lost a decent paying job, even though I wasn't all that happy there. I had a very hard time finding work again and had massive financial problems, coming close to being evicted. In the end though, I finally landed an exciting job where they love me and what I can do. They pay is better and I'm very happy there. I also received a very nice disbursement, even if it does mean I no longer have a retirement fund, at least I no longer worry about money. I've also finally gotten my divorce finalized. In the end, the year was good. I really feel like I can move on. And I too would like to thank all the people I have met online. They have been so supportive and just... lovely.

[taselby.livejournal.com]

Aww! {{{hugs tight}}}

And it's really nie to know that I'm not the only one who had a problem with Invisible Woman. (But Chris Evans running around in that blue bodysuit screaming "Flame on!" was worth every *second* of the film. *weg*)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

I couldn't BELIEVE it. Seriously! She said that! First comment!

LOLLLLLLL, I love my Mom. She doesn't even like Scifi that much but she knows good hair when she sees it.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Oh, I totally agree. And you know, Jessica Alba is a beautiful woman... but that suit didn't even really do anything for her. They had great effects, but the human torch was the only real highlight of that film. He was quite entertaining.

*hugs back* Happy New Year!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

It was a cathartic year, wasn't it. I had one of those in 2004, so 2005 was about settling in and sorting out the little details like happiness and graduation and figuring out what I want to do with my degree when I'm finished...

Good people here. And I haven't been stalked ONCE! Not ONCE! don't they like me?

*g*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/]

Well, Firefly is the best show EVA. But that could be because they never really had a chance to disappoint me. Farscape you have to stretch the imagination a bit more. I think if I can get into the storylines I'll be able to get over the muppets...

This was a Good Year. I wasn't in a hurry for it to end, but looking back, there were a lot of changes. No wonder I'm so tired! I need a vacation...

Oh, wait, I'm on vacation. Well, that's good. *g*

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

hee! it's very funny. you must have fallen on the floor. ;)