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It’s always weird to “return” to LJ when I’ve been “gone” for a while.
In reality, I haven’t been gone. I’ve been reading entries, but on mobile. And let me tell you, commenting on mobile is a pain in the arse, so I quit trying. Nothing like typing out a long comment (and I hate touchscreens) and then having it not send or not post.
I’ve been working, a lot. I finally, for the first time in my life, and after a lot of trying, have a full time job. It’s been an adjustment to go from 20 hour weeks to 40, and adding on my commute has me over 50. I also work different hours every day, so I’ve had a hard time getting on a routine. All I want to do when I get home is sleep, lol.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m thrilled to have a job -- especially one that I like (most of the time) -- but I miss having time for other things. It really feels like all I do is go to work, come home, do what my mum wants, and go to bed. Rinse and repeat.
But! I miss you guys. I miss fandom. I miss having stories crowding my brain, begging to be let out. I miss interacting. I did participate in a few fests over the months, but I haven’t had time to leave comments for other authors, or even to answer comments I received. I intend to remedy that in the near future. When I find the time >.<
I’m going to make more of an effort.
I will, though. I don’t have much else that's fun in my life, and I don’t want to lose this through my own laziness ;)
So, to that end, I’m trying to push myself to do more. It’s definitely going to be a delicate balance -- can’t do too many things, or I’ll end up dropping out. I signed up for Kink Bingo. I’m excited. My card is fantastic, and I already have some scribbles for ideas. I’m going to try some new fandoms, too. Rizzoli and Isles, Lost Girl (maybe, I need to get caught up), and something new: Bloomington. It’s a movie I just watched on Netflix, and now I’m pretty much obsessed. Unfortunately, there’s only one good fic out there, and under ten total. I've been trying like mad to find a Bloomington PSL, but no dice. And I’m sure I’ll sneak in some HP fics, too, of course.
But … in the end, I really just want to get involved again. I miss commenting and chatting and brainstorming and talking about random things.
In reality, I haven’t been gone. I’ve been reading entries, but on mobile. And let me tell you, commenting on mobile is a pain in the arse, so I quit trying. Nothing like typing out a long comment (and I hate touchscreens) and then having it not send or not post.
I’ve been working, a lot. I finally, for the first time in my life, and after a lot of trying, have a full time job. It’s been an adjustment to go from 20 hour weeks to 40, and adding on my commute has me over 50. I also work different hours every day, so I’ve had a hard time getting on a routine. All I want to do when I get home is sleep, lol.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m thrilled to have a job -- especially one that I like (most of the time) -- but I miss having time for other things. It really feels like all I do is go to work, come home, do what my mum wants, and go to bed. Rinse and repeat.
But! I miss you guys. I miss fandom. I miss having stories crowding my brain, begging to be let out. I miss interacting. I did participate in a few fests over the months, but I haven’t had time to leave comments for other authors, or even to answer comments I received. I intend to remedy that in the near future. When I find the time >.<
I’m going to make more of an effort.
I will, though. I don’t have much else that's fun in my life, and I don’t want to lose this through my own laziness ;)
So, to that end, I’m trying to push myself to do more. It’s definitely going to be a delicate balance -- can’t do too many things, or I’ll end up dropping out. I signed up for Kink Bingo. I’m excited. My card is fantastic, and I already have some scribbles for ideas. I’m going to try some new fandoms, too. Rizzoli and Isles, Lost Girl (maybe, I need to get caught up), and something new: Bloomington. It’s a movie I just watched on Netflix, and now I’m pretty much obsessed. Unfortunately, there’s only one good fic out there, and under ten total. I've been trying like mad to find a Bloomington PSL, but no dice. And I’m sure I’ll sneak in some HP fics, too, of course.
But … in the end, I really just want to get involved again. I miss commenting and chatting and brainstorming and talking about random things.
