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Dec. 10th, 2004
Tweeeeeaaaaak~
Dec. 10th, 2004 04:31 pmArgh, I need to find my ibproufen. I have a stress headache the size of Montana, and today is supposed to be my "relax and let FF8 eat my soul" day. Of course, staring at this monitor probably isn't helping my headache much either, but heeeeey~ I think I have my LJ-colors pretty well hammered out, although I don't know how well I succeeded in showing off my "Wind" element.
Ice is easy; I have ice backgrounds/colors out the arse, so there's no problem there.... but wind? Yeah, that's a little trickier. You'll notice my directional buttons are all named after the Greek Wind gods, which is probably the only physical way I could show a) my nerdiness and b) my tie with Wind. The stormcloud greys didn't do as much as I'd like, but too much light colors/white on a screen hurts my eyes (and that's not just the headache talking).
Oh well, I still like how it turned out, and feedback is appreciated!
Mrmnr...now to go find pain killers, some munchies and disc 1 of FF8......mmm, Summons.
Ice is easy; I have ice backgrounds/colors out the arse, so there's no problem there.... but wind? Yeah, that's a little trickier. You'll notice my directional buttons are all named after the Greek Wind gods, which is probably the only physical way I could show a) my nerdiness and b) my tie with Wind. The stormcloud greys didn't do as much as I'd like, but too much light colors/white on a screen hurts my eyes (and that's not just the headache talking).
Oh well, I still like how it turned out, and feedback is appreciated!
Mrmnr...now to go find pain killers, some munchies and disc 1 of FF8......mmm, Summons.
I don't even know why I'm really updating tonight, but I am... This fanfic is eating my brain, and i'm loving every second of it. It's been so long since I've been able to throw myself into any story, especially with the way my brain predicts plot bunnies. So far I've been insanely lucky, and the only major twist i've been able to spot was the one I knew was coming... otherwise this author has done a fantastic job on keeping me on my mental toes throughout this story.
I'm also sure I've entertained Gaia plenty with my reactions to the fic. I giggle, groan, curse, and makes incredibly entertaining expressions when I'm reading, and the farther I go into the story, the more hilarious I get.
No, I'm serious - give me a good book, and then let me sit on a couch or something. My mom always used to laugh at me when I got myself turned upside down, head on the floor with the book in the air, one leg tucked under me and the other resting on the beck of the couch; some form of absurd expression on my face as I got engrossed in whatever conversation the characters were having.... I'm FUNNY to watch.
And I guess that's part of why I'm enoying this so much... I'm reacting to the story. For me, writing style is not as important as the plot itself. If the characters don't have personalities, and the story isn't using their moods to play off of one another, I just won't read it. It can be horribly written (as proof by reading Arisugawa's Locket), but if there is enough comedic verbal exchange, and the characters are close to their personalites in whatever game/show they're from.... then I like the story.
I probably know a lot of you aren't particularly interested in hearing me go off about this fic every night after I get done reading a chunk of chapters.... and I do know that the pairing I'm reading about is obscure.....but I guess I just want to post something happy that's happening to me right now. With all the bills, holiday stress and finals flying around in the air, I've become nothing short of a hormonal bitch these past few weeks.
....aaaand since I don't hear any arguments, I'm going to take that as you guys seeing it too.
'm not gonna apologize for any of it, 's just that.....::shakes her head:: Distractions are good for me, and I'm happy I found a good LONG fic to take my mind off of things for the moment. I don't know if thigns are going to get better or worse before this winter is over, but 'm glad I have something to read as it's starting....
I'm also sure I've entertained Gaia plenty with my reactions to the fic. I giggle, groan, curse, and makes incredibly entertaining expressions when I'm reading, and the farther I go into the story, the more hilarious I get.
No, I'm serious - give me a good book, and then let me sit on a couch or something. My mom always used to laugh at me when I got myself turned upside down, head on the floor with the book in the air, one leg tucked under me and the other resting on the beck of the couch; some form of absurd expression on my face as I got engrossed in whatever conversation the characters were having.... I'm FUNNY to watch.
And I guess that's part of why I'm enoying this so much... I'm reacting to the story. For me, writing style is not as important as the plot itself. If the characters don't have personalities, and the story isn't using their moods to play off of one another, I just won't read it. It can be horribly written (as proof by reading Arisugawa's Locket), but if there is enough comedic verbal exchange, and the characters are close to their personalites in whatever game/show they're from.... then I like the story.
I probably know a lot of you aren't particularly interested in hearing me go off about this fic every night after I get done reading a chunk of chapters.... and I do know that the pairing I'm reading about is obscure.....but I guess I just want to post something happy that's happening to me right now. With all the bills, holiday stress and finals flying around in the air, I've become nothing short of a hormonal bitch these past few weeks.
....aaaand since I don't hear any arguments, I'm going to take that as you guys seeing it too.
'm not gonna apologize for any of it, 's just that.....::shakes her head:: Distractions are good for me, and I'm happy I found a good LONG fic to take my mind off of things for the moment. I don't know if thigns are going to get better or worse before this winter is over, but 'm glad I have something to read as it's starting....