I will accept a job by the end of the week, I think

[minxy]

.... and that concludes the foray into the Personal Life of Minxes. Except that I am *fascinated* with the possibility of buying my own place. One year of savings should have my forays around the world paid for and enough for a downpayment, maybe. It would be nice to not be renting, although, you know, California (the land of the half a million dollar condo.)


Today on the internets the last episode of Stargate will become available. Like barkley, I think this should be cause for celebrating all things Stargate. As is my wont, I will bring beer and recs:

[late-breaking ETA: Alert reader splash_the_cat drew my attention to this really marvelous Sam and Teal'c friendship piece that is just adorable. Lucky, lucky Sam. Enjoying the View from moonshayde, worksafe. I have no excuse for missing this. None. I have shame.]

surrealphantast wrote a screamingly amazing Sam/Jack vignette, where Sam's loneliness has the reality of fear and her movements and actions feel viceral and real. The connection with Jack is gentle and distanced and the silent company of people with empty houses. May, worksafe, PG.

On Jenn's rec, I also read a gen (there's a little canonical flirting) Daniel piece that is just so *Daniel* in his tenacious striving to understand, in the brilliant leaps and insights he has and keeps to himself, in his realizations that he is different, and his embracing his own strengths. Things Not Dreamed. Lovely, worksafe, by stargazercmc.

...Heeeeeeyyyyyyy, you know, I think I also found this because of Jenn. This is just going to be a very surrealphantast kind of post. abyssinia4077, who usually writes gen, takes a foray into het, both canonical and extrapolated, to give us some of the most heartbreaking insights into Daniel's relationships. Sha're and Sarah and Sam and, oh, Daniel. It's a short piece and it's got several punches in it. Cornerstone, S7-8, PG-13.

(Please to ignore this little foray out of the SG-1 recs, I'll get over it in a minute.)

Back in December, rageprufrock posted an awesome SGA/Eureka crossover, and I can't remember if I talked about it at the time, but it's funny and in character and wonderful. Summer House, PG, worksafe. Because forget beaches and resorts, this is totally how Rodney would vacation.

For the other three people out there who remember Dark Angel's occasionally great qualities: A Max and Alec friendship-ish story, with skills and conniving and theft and flirting and sniping and one-handed back handsprings off the walls. Bill of Service, PG, worksafe from Sonya in last year's Yuletide.

(....and we're back!)

And for your Jack/Daniel fix for the day, a little playful early relationship for the bathrobe challenge from melayneseahawk, The Morning After, PG-13, worksafe.

The Sam/Daniel Ficathon is currently accepting signups, ladies and gentlemen, if you are looking for an outlet for your 'Celebrate Stargate's Last Episode Loudly' energy, may I suggest a little sd_ficathon? Or perhaps a jaunt over to sg1_ever_after to participate in the timed finale ficlette challenge?

ETA2: Celebrations commence thusly: @niamaea's audio/visual recs of joy and teamy goodness! and fic! Yay! Getting Closer, a beautiful pre-slash moment (Jack/Daniel, Lost City missing scene, worksafe).
nandamai posted a very funny S10 Sam/Jack with awkwardness! Bwhahahahaha! A Hostage Crisis. PG-13, worksafe.
tripoli8 is holding a wake of love.

Comments

[kres.livejournal.com]

So, a job. And your own place. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. I wonder if I'll be headed this way anytime soon... *posts CV and is hopeful*

Also, I'm in turn fascinated by the "one year of savings". In Poland, it would be "ten years of savings". Such a different world...

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

The numbers that build up over time are absolutely ridiculous. I'm looking at nearly $1,000/month rent, or double that in mortgage payments. I'd have enough in one year for a small downpayment, but nowhere near a really good one, so I'd have to balance that out with a First Time Homeowner's break or something... It would be gymnastics, but it would be worth it, maybe.

I'll be there for 4-5 years, so it will ultimately be long enough to make owning feasible.

And as for going there, looks like you will be physically coming near me (kinda) if you go to that SPN con in LA. Dunno about the job part, but I'll cross my fingers for you.

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

thank you as always for the links. and yay for your job. i hope they treat you very well indeed. and that the right condo (or arts & crafts bungalow...because, hey california? *g*) arrives on your doorstep. er, so to speak. *hugs*

[cofax7]

Accept a job, without coming to SF to visit me interview? ::sobs::

Congratulations!

[stargazercmc.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to stop by and thank you for the rec. I'm really glad you liked it. :)

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

*grabs you by the lapels and hyperventilates*

OMG I'm going to the most expensive town IN THE COUNTRY!!!! What am I thinking? (also, I'm in trouble if this is before I even accept the job, aren't I?)

But I think you're right about being treated well; ultimately, I think that's what the decision came down to.

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

Yeah, that was part of the problem. Crazy SF guys wouldn't get off their duff and call when they said they would and then delay delay delay, blah blah blah, no seriously, really interested, just give me another week or two, blah blah blah... bird in the hand.

BUT, I will be driving down to look at flats, I will be moving my stuffs... fancy a fly-by visit? (thanks! Am excited!)

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

No problem! Pull up a chair and stick around if you like; I know I'll be popping 'round from time to time to see what you've been writing...

[princessofg.livejournal.com]

thank you for these!

hi!

big milestone here; i'm kinda teary. but i'm not going any where and i'm glad you're not either.

sg-1 4 evah.

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

::::grabs you in big big hug:::

you're going to have so much fun. and they better pay you more to compensate.

but it's the not very tangible benefits that really make me happy in a job. sounds like they're willing to offer that to you? {{{more hugs}}}}

[delphia2000.livejournal.com]

So, LA-LA land is where you are headed? I have a couple of nieces who live there and they manage to make a living. Newport Beach area is lovely. (And probably the most expensive property aside from 90210 so forget I said that!) There is lots to do there like sports and all manner of entertainment. I'm sure it'll be a great place for you.

[stargazercmc.livejournal.com]

I will! :::friends:::

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

Nah, central coast, but within a short drive. I promise I'll announce on the board when I formally accept and I'll change my email and all...

Wierd. I want to make the decision now now nownownow, and it feels like I'm in limbo allowing all the other labs the full week I promised them. *sigh* I enjoy change. I do not enjoy the waiting bit.

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

Listen, when I love, I love hard. I will always love SG-1; they have their faults (sweet Jesus) but I love them.

Hi back kiddo. How you doin'? I have a very strong urge to hug you so, *hugs*

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

Ai! I just realized you are a tagger for sg1_debrief! *sigh* I do miss helping.

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

It's wierd, but it came down to the fact that this guy calls when he says he's going to, he does what he promises and he's reliable. It's so weird that it comes down to common courtesy and good business, isn't it? You'd think I'd have learned that asshattery, ego, oversight and accidental mistakes are universal, but no, it surprises me.

I like the idea of someone who comes through. Yes. And I don't feel like I'm settling, I think this will really be a very good place to be.

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

not weird at all. and given the number of people out there who couldn't find common courtesy if i placed it somewhere close to them....well, it's important.

and the definition of success in this country is rather odd. people seem to take money over everything else and then wonder why htye're not happy in their work. ;)

[delphia2000.livejournal.com]

If it ends up in the city you mentioned on SNIT, it's OMG beautiful there! I've spent a bit of time there and was told average temps year round is 72. That's not too bad. And plenty of lovely breezes to cool it off a bit more when it's higher...not a bad choice at all. I'm a firm beliver in destiny. I think you'll will land where you are meant to be and if it's not right, you'll know it really fast. *hugs and wishes the best for you!*

[abyssinia4077.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rec! I'm still working on finding my way around this shiny new fandom I've discovered, and it's been so nice and friendly.

(also, I'm not sure what random trail of links I followed, but a few weeks ago I ran across a post you made a long time ago about Sam - explaining your theories on her and such and, as another female scientist who loves Sam, can I just say WORD!)

[nandamai]

You with your stealth reccing! You snuck it in in an ETA and I missed it so I couldn't thank you. But now I can. Thank you!

[niamaea.livejournal.com]

namdamai had it right: stealth rec!

Thank you very much for the rec -- I'm thrilled you liked it! :-D

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

Aha! Well, you're doing just fine so far, looks like. I'm a ficpimp, as you've noticed, so should you find yourself inclined towards a particular kind of fic, I suggest you peruse my little handy dandy list of links on my layout. It has links to a number of themed rec pages, mostly by character or pairing or lack thereof (but there is always the humor list). There's good stuff there, but it can take me months to update, so the new recs will always be on the first few pages here. I admit to a slight preference for slash, but they haven't kicked me out of the multi-shipper club for it yet.

I do love Sam really a lot, and every once in a while I... take exception to a characterization in fic. It led to writing her and that introduced me to several people who said pretty much the same thing and... here we are (go chicks in science! Once a mad scientist, always a mad scientist, I always say.) It may be on of the only metas I've ever done, but man, what a great response.

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

*is sneaky*

I just can't post twice in one day. I generally go in for the ETA, but it's not the first time it's slipped under the radar. Sooooorrrrrrrryyyyyyy.

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

*sheepish grin*

That's when you get my default motivation for posting lingage-- really it's so I have an archive for myself. Doesn't always occur to me that folk aren't going to go back multiple times through their flist pages. Um, sorry 'bout that in terms of pimpage, but yes! Liked a LOT! Go you!

[nandamai]

I forgive you. :)

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

*whew*

I didn't even have to break out the cheerleader outfit!

[niamaea.livejournal.com]

Um, sorry 'bout that in terms of pimpage

Meep! Just to clarify, you could have an flist of like, two, and be pimping to no one, and I would still totally be just as flattered and grateful for the rec. I'm just happy that you liked it. My 'stealth rec' comment was more about me being glad that I happened to see the post again after you updated, so I could thank you. *sheepish back'atcha*

So. Thank you.

[abyssinia4077.livejournal.com]

Poking around this fandom, I've learned to love ficpimps. It's the only way to sift through 10 years of fic and find stuff worth reading (though I'm sure a lot of good stuff is falling through the cracks). I write gen (well, except, apparently, for when I don't) but I'll read just about anything (I don't know if that makes me a multi-shipper, an omni-shipper or a non-shipper). Do you mind if I friend you and hang around a while?

I get the taking exception with Sam characterization but I definitely love what it drove you to write. It's just so rare to see a female scientist on tv and even rarer to find one who feels like someone who could have been in one of my college classes so I just fell for Sam (after I finished falling for Daniel). But I also understand why Sam's characterization can get off in fic - I've often found that female scientists think differently than non-scientists and I can see Sam looking very different from a different perspective. If that makes any sense...