What I'm working on: Bloom to Perish of courseeee
Total Word Count: 2559
Today's Word Count So Far: A solid 1000.
Estimated Word Count to the End of Story: I don't know so much anymore. I'll just write where the muse takes me. (:
What I like: Tosh's reaction to ending up in Ancient Egypt was made of much win. Their bickering when she actually launches the TARDIS was awesome too. <3
What I don't like: :/ I don't know. I really like it. I'll find something I don't like tomorrow, surely, but right now, I'm living off the high. xD
Teasing:
“Where? What?” She turned around and starred at the small blue box. “HOW?”
“Looks like Ancient Egypt, during the First Intermediate Period.” His nose wrinkled as he looked around at the landscape, “Yes, definitely around 2183 B.C. Hope you’re not hungry. Big food shortage happening right now.”
“This can’t be happening,” she whispered, looking around anxiously.
“Oh, I assure you. It is.” He placed a hand on her shoulder and pointed out at the horizon. “See over there? There’s the pyramids.”
“This is incredible,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
He grinned. “Come on. Let’s go see the people. If we’re lucky, we’ll see a war break out. Lots of them around this time. Lots of rulers too. And droughts. Really not a pleasant time for Egypt. You just couldn’t have landed us in its peak, could you?”
Dear god. They have so much chemistry.
How about funny typos of the day? XDDD
“Please tell me we’re at the ‘special surprise.’”
He laughed, and she heard keys jingling. A door creaked and he crapped her hand again, pulling her forward.
For some reason, I always have this problem where I mean to type 'grab', but I type 'crap'. O_O Seriously, ask Aria. One time I was like "*grabs chain saw*" but I typed "*craps chain saw*" It's a huge joke between us now.
“This the TARDIS.” He hel
I don't even know what I was trying to type here. He hel? This the TARDIS? Wtf, Ash? XD
In other news, my Fight the Order video was featured on Inside LG15. :D LOOK! LOOK!
It's gonna be a busy week. Two tests on Tuesday, neither of which I've studied for, a dentist appointment tomorrow, and season finale of Smallville on Thursday. D: Goodbye MR. I love youuuu.
But I love Doctor/Tosh more. :D
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posted by: ash
What I'm working on: Bloom to Perish
Total Word Count: 1551 words.
Today's Word Count So Far: 649
Estimated Word Count to the End of Story: 7,500ish
Me Gusta: Still loving the Doctor. Starting to ship Doctor/Tosh, which is really bad because part of the point for the story was having Tosh NOT fall for the Doctor...xD I'll work it out somehow. But I also love the midget doctor that examines Tosh at the hospital. Lmao. He's tiny with a squeaky voice and large clipboard. I was laughing like crazy. I also really love the Doctor making faces behind the doctor's back to get Tosh to laugh. <3 So much cuteness.
No Me Gusta: This scene is a bit confusing, what with the doctor and the Doctor. I wonder how I'll fix it...
As Teasing as Rose Tyler and Marmalade: “I’m...her....brother!”
The doctor starred at him in disbelief. “You don’t look anything alike.”
“Adopted! Brother. Adopted at a very very young age. Bad home life, alcoholism, etcetera, etcetera.”
Planet of the Ood was freaky, weird, and I kept screaming "IT'S GONNA EAT YOU." Every time the guy demanded a drink.
I absolutely adore Donna. She's amazing, compassionate, and all around amazing for the Doctor. When she wanted to hear the Ood's song, then was crying because of all the pain? Oh my gosh, it was beautiful. Catherine is an amazing actress. Donna has already surpassed Martha in more ways than one. (:
Curious thing: The Doctor's song must end soon, say the Ood. What does this mean? Is this a sign that the Doctor will be regenerating again? Hasn't David already confirmed he's doing the Christmas specials for next year? Wouldn't Ash cry if David went bye bye so soon? Yes. Yes, she would.
I'm watching lg15 obsessively and I've started to watch KateModern. Why? I. love. Steve. I'm sooooo upset that Jonas and Daniel just LEFT him by the side of the freaking road in a foreign country. He was shot for them! And they just dump him there? *stabs Jonas and Daniel* Freaking testosterone. I'm sick of it and the stupid girls following them like lost puppies. D: GAH. Can't we do something meaningful?
I'm so upset that they're bringing Emma back. It's enough to make me want to stop watching again. x.x I hate you Emma.
I entered a video into the LG15 Fight the Order contest. Let's see if I get chosen. ;D It was really awesome. It's on youtube here but the quality is craptastic.
Fresh from the Captain's Ianto.
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...this was just too hilarious.
Bet You Can't Eat Ianto.
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*rolls* XD
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posted by: ash
It's been one of those up and down days. You know, one of those where you're happy, then sad, then mad, then happy again, then crying, then happy.
...yeah...
Good news first? I got a 100% on my math test. I had a spazz attack in class. You should've seen me. XDD Ahhhh. Glad that's over. Now I just have to survive finals. :D D: Uhhhg.
Bad news....is long. And I'm tired. So I'll just talk about writing.
What I'm working on: Bloom to Perish
Total Word Count: 906 words.
Today's Word Count So Far: 700 something. I rewrote what I already had. (: I like it much more now.
Estimated Word Count to the End of Story: 8,300 words ish?
What I like: The Doctor is insanely in character. I also love my plans for it. I'm not going to have it as a multichapter story, and I'm doubtful that I'll put it on The Pit. Ever since the Emily Dye deal I've realized how many idiots there are on that god for saken site. I figure I'll write it straight through, put it on here and LJ, and just leave it like that.
What I don't like: It's taking me forever to get through this one scene. It's annoying me. x.x I want to get it rolling, but I'm only on the second scene *stabs self*
Teaser?
"You’re—"
“Memorable!” He said cheerfully, sitting down in the chair by her bed.
She had to fight the urge to laugh. “But your name—“
“Ah! The Doctor.”
“I know, but your name—"
“The Doctor.”
“Doctor who?”
He grinned. “Exactly!”
“No. Not exactly!” She groaned and threw her head back, closing her eyes tightly. When she reopened them, he was starring at her with an odd expression on his face.
“Are you feeling alright?"
I love how clueless he is. It makes me happy.
I've also become totally obsessed with the dark!Doctor. I'm hoping to tie it in somehow. As for now...I might get some Chex Mix, read some Master/Doctor fic, and relax.
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posted by: ash
These past two days have been very long.
Probably because I haven't slept since Saturday night.
"Oh, God, Ash. You didn't stay awake all night again, did you?"
Erm. Yes. I did. I hate you, insomnia. I swear, Madelyn and I go through the same problems. x.x' But yeah. I couldn't sleep, so I watched Glimore Girls. All night.
Today, my throat hurts, both of my ears hurt, my head hurts, and my stomach hurts. I was planning on staying home, but I figured I should at least try to go for history class. After a morning of me stumbling around half blind, I managed to get the class only a few minutes late. After history, I got the bright idea that I was doing alright, so I stayed for sculpture. That was Ash being a complete and total idiot.
I should've went home then. x.x I don't even know why I stayed. But by the time lunch rolled around, I was sicker than a dog. I finally went home, and watched four..maybe five more episodes of Gilmore Girls season four. Somehow, I can't sleep, even though I'm tired.
Around three/four ish I began to feel guilty, so I did some schoolwork, and I just now finished studying for math. I don't really know where I stand on it. I feel like I understand most of it, but I keep making the same mistakes. My biggest problem is remember that if a problem is like "ln 3x - ln 15=2" I CAN NOT and SHOULD NOT add ln 15 to 2. That's me being a retard again. I CAN'T do that. I need to put ln (3x/15)=2. Then I can solve it.
I'm hoping that helped me remember it more. XD Blogging...you know..the more I type/say that I can't do something, I'll eventually convince myself that it's true. I hope.
On the happier side of things, Brii and I got great news about Comic Con. Gareth. David. Lloyd. IS COMING TO COMIC CON. *runs in circles with arms flailing*
^^ It just about made my week. I kept telling people in class today. XD I'm like "^^ And then we're gonna stalk him! And I'm gonna propose! And we might possibly probably rape him!" D: I LOVE YOU GARETH.
I think I'll go take a hot shower, eat some pudding, and watch more Gilmore Girls. There's something about the spring/summer time that makes me want to watch it. :P Probably because I started first watching it this time of the year. So now whenever the seasons start to change I want to watch it really badly. Works for me.
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posted by: ash
I think all my friends have died. There's been no updates of livejournal in days. .-. I'd be worried if it wasn't finals time. I suppose they're all studying like I am. I know Erin is busy busy with her term papers and finals, but I haven't heard a peep out of the others. Even Aria is quiet. Seriously. x.x I'm having withdrawls pains...
In other news, I made a teaser for Bloom to Perish promotion. Unfortunately, the second I uploaded it to youtube, the quality was stuffed through a blender. x.X Viddler was my backup site, and the quality is still horrible.
Feedback? Help on making the quality the same as it is on my computer? XD
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posted by: ash
I've been awake for four hours. During these four hours, I've:
a) finished a take home history test
b) written two essays
c) finished reading Oedipus for my lit class
d) studied for my lit class
e) listened to my Ratatouille soundtrack four times.
I still have to study for math. I think my brain is officially melted. I'm having trouble speaking correctly. I was trying to read Oedipus aloud because I understand it much better that way, and I kept mispronouncing things. Then something is wrong with my laptop where it changed all of my .wav files to .mpeg. I don't even want to bother trying to understand what went wrong there. I think I'll go outside, eat a popsicle, and study math. x.x Even though all I want to do is take a nap.
Also, thanks to everyone who emailed me with responses to my questions. I printed out a ton of responses and highlighted parts that I liked best. Lots of thanks. (:
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posted by: ash
Garg. So much to do! So little time. Hey, that seems to be my new moto. xD Tehe.
So here's my master plan to get an A in math for the semester:
Daily now, I'm going to go over a section of math until I understand it, even if I think I already do and I've done my homework. I'll MAKE myself do it. After I'm done studying, then I'll let myself do other things. IE: Play video games, watch tv, blog, write, etc. Even on Fridays. No excuses anymore. I have a test on Tuesday, and I have to have to have to HAVE TO ace it. I just HAVE TO. XD
And I'll do it. Even if I have to brainwash myself like I used to back in my Algebra 1 days.
No joke, I would sit there and say to myself over and over again "I will get an A on this test tomorrow." You'd be surprised how well it worked. I think I ended up with a 98 in that class. .-. Apparently it's very effective.
So anyway, I have a question(s) for you guys.
On my history final, there's going to be a variety of opinionated essays I have to write, and I was just wanting some opinions. :P
1) How much violence is justified in a society?
2) Is violence natural for human beings?
3) Was Hitler powerful because of his methods? What about MLK Jr and Ghandi? Who was more powerful? Can violence create physiological power?
4) Ever century has a dominate power or country during it. For example, the 20th century was considered the "United State"'s nation. What will be the 21st century?
:/ I'll get more. Don't worry. Every time my professor says something like "Now that's a very good question to write about/talk about/go in depth with" I scribble it down in the back of my notebook.
Personally, I think violence is very natural for humans. I don't believe we want to make peace at all. I think when things are going well, we start drama and problems to give us excitement. I really need to dig out my Lord of the Flies term paper. I had written about how violence is natural there. Got a great grade too. ^^ I really need to find that. I think it's in my binder...
Anyway, I got my finals schedule today. May 28th (MY BIRTHDAY, MAY I ADD?) I have to take spanish 2 and biology finals. May 29th is Modern World Civilization and Algebra 2/Trig. x.x Which means my birthday this year is me up all night cramming. HORRAY!/sarcasm.
x.x I really have to finish reading my book on compasses for my term paper. I learned something interesting though. Apparently fish and birds have sort of a built in magnetic compass, which explains how they can always find their destinations. Pretty cool. (:
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posted by: ash
So I've finally caught up with LG15. I haven't watched it in...man...months. I was 40 videos behind, so that says something.
My initial thoughts?
...
Well, I don't know. I'm having trouble putting together long things lately. I'll just use bullet points.
-I absolutely hate Jennie. I think she's a selfish, plantcake, liberal whore. Jonas is busy and upset and stressed out about Bree, and she's just being a stinking whiney attention whore. I hope she dies in a crossfire between Steeve and the Order. I really do.
-Carl is obviously a bad guy. Really, the whole Loosing-My-Religion twist isn't working on anyone. We all know he's an evil little abusive boyfriend that killed Sonya and now is going to rape/kill Sarah. In that order.
-They might as well rename Lonelygirl15 LonelyJonas.
-Daniel is....almost nonexistant these days. He doesn't do anything but whine about Sarah or drink beer. I hope he falls for Gina. (:
-As much as I hate Jennie, I love Gina. She reminds me so much of Bree that the void that's been hanging there open since Season 2 is almost filled. I didn't like her at first because she never spoke, but now I see her laughing and teasing Daniel and speaking in that crazy fake Australian accent, and I just see Bree. She even LOOKS like Jessica Rose. I can hardly believe how close they matched them up.
-I don't miss Taylor or Spencer. I don't know why everyone whines about them being gone. I also don't miss Emma (thank God she's gone) or Doctor Hart (who was a closet case child molestor).
-Steeve is teh love. I can't help it; I fall for any guy with a British accent. Why do you think I love Doctor Who and Torchwood so much? I hope Steeve sticks around for awhile. *nod nod*
-I have a new conspiracy theory on Bree. I really do think it's right this time, too. All throughout Season 2 and 2/3s of Season 3, there was NEVER any mention of Bree. It was gone. It was all about Emma or Gina or someone else. Bree was never EVER mentioned. However, lately, we've been hearing about her again. We've seen recap videos titled "I miss her." We've heard Jonas talk about how he can't get his mind off of her. We've heard Daniel argue about how she was his best friend before Jonas was ever in the picture.
And now, we have the crest. At the top of the crest, there are two resting phoenixes, back to back. What do they represent? Resurrection.
Don't try to tell me I'm insane. All my other theories were insane, but this one is right. I just know it. They've introduced Bree's sister, Bree's mom, hell, they even mentioned Bree's dad not too long ago. We saw Bree's house and neighborhood again. We saw the park that Bree and Daniel played in. We saw the lake and the beach that they went to after Bree died in 12 in 12. They're leading up to something, and I think they're leading up to Bree returning to lg15.
If you want further proof, Jessica Rose is not returning to Greek this season. She has no movies or other shows lined up. Her career failed, and her only alternative to get back on top is to come back to lg15. However, I don't think she'll return until the season finale, and I highly doubt they'd continue the show on after she returns. What would they do? Repeat season one? Have Jonas get kidnapped this time instead of Daniel? They're out of plot lines. I think Bree returning will be the grand finale, so they can say they ended it on a happy note.
I have new found hope for lg15, but I'm loosing hope in Torchwood. I was reading spoilers for s3, and supposively, John is going to become a secondary character and then leave entirely. I don't know how they plan to pull this show off with only Ianto and Gwen. I love Ianto dearly, but...I just don't know if he's a strong enough character to be able to steal the spotlight, and I hate Gwen, so...xD I don't know...the whole reason people watch Torchwood is for John. He's CAPTAIN JACK HARKNESS. :/ Why fix something that isn't broken? *sigh*
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posted by: ash
I finished outlining for Bloom to Perish. Instead of copying and pasting my entire outline, I'll give you the clip notes, aka a post on livejournal done by Allie, when we first came up with this idea:
“She has almost no narrative impact on Torchwood and what she does have is almost entirely dependent on her relationship with Owen. To that end, we've come up with a plot for her: Tosh should be the new companion for the Tenth Doctor.
This would be a wonderful bildungsroman - a coming of age story. She'd have so much more to do, both as a person and as a character. We'd get to watch her coming out of shell and becoming the glorious woman that Adam helped her find (only without the rape, one hopes).
Can you imagine her playing off DT's Doctor? How he'd tease her into laughing and encourage her to live; show her things so wonderful even she can't encompass them in numbers and logic. How she'd forever be mucking about with the TARDIS and he'd be like "oi, don't touch that!" and freaking out, and she'd be like "tut, hush, it's fine."
For once, the companion wouldn't fall in love with the Doctor. But maybe he'd fall in love with her and she would be the one who was completely clueless to it.
Wouldn't that be AWESOME?”
I'm hoping to write the first chapter this weekend, or at least have it out by next. In the mean time, can I rave about how much I LOVED Doctor Who 4X01?
I never imagined I'd love Donna this much, but she's amazing! For once, we don't have a companion who's all smitten around The Doctor. And the way they play off each other? Amazing! I loved the mouthing words through the windows, and the grandpa was SO from Voyage of the Damned. She's so fun. I really have faith in this season. Oh, and the Doctor admitting he screwed up with Martha? Priceless.
Not to mention Rose showing up ALREADY. The fandom is going wild. *flails arms*
Did anyone else think she looks older?
I'm so behind on Smallville and Supernatural it's not even funny. I'm hoping to watch the new episode of Supernatural from Thursday today. Madelyn already sent me a download link since I don't get the CW. Maybe I can catch up on Smallville while I'm at it.
This weekend has already been hectic and crazy, what with my boyfriend being sent to the hospital (he shocked himself during chem, the retard. x.x) and me finally ending it with a friend who wasn't any good for me. Things are looking up a lot in my life, and I don't want to jinx anything, but I think I did good on my math quiz from friday! o:
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posted by: ash
The plot bunnies got me again! I'm currently in the process of outlining, so I'll post again tomorrowish with more info. :P
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posted by: ash
Her chair still sits there, full of nothingness and memory at the same time. It's a constant reminder to them all. The loss of a team mate, a friend. The dangers of this line of work. To never take someone for granted. To always remember to regret.
Title: Her Chair
Author: SailorGadget
Fandom: Torchwood
Pairings: Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys
Words: 737ish
Warnings: Character death.
Rating: PG
Spoilers: Exit Wounds. Set the night after.
AN: Don't mock. This is my only way of coping. I'll sit down and write some meta soon. If I think too much about the finale, I'll start crying again. I had a party here with my friends who watched Torchwood, we were all balling on the couch for hours on end.
I really do hate being right. Even though I knew Tosh was going to be killed off, and I predicted Owen's death too, it didn't stop me from bursting out in tears and sobbing into pillows.
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posted by: ash
Watched The Mist last night.
Three words: Oh. My. God.
It was sooooooooooo good. I love Stephen King. He's brilliant.
In other news...How about Torchwood last night? (:
"Some say that in the moments before you die, you're whole life flashes before your eyes."
Captain Jack Harkness:
1,932 deaths earlier? Holy crap. I knew he couldn't die....but really. That's...man...
I was having massive New Amsterdam dejavu with the period costumes and girls. Even the sideburns made me think of John. Specifically the episode with Rosie. But er...yes. Off topic, much?
The Torchwood ladies were meannnnnnnnn. I wanted to smack the one when she shot the alien. D: But whoa, soaking wet Jack! Yum! Mr Darcy eat your heart out!
"First I'll kiss him, then I'll kill him!" The idea if Jack drowning his sorrows and telling anyone that would listen about the Doctor is terribly heartbreaking. And when he said he left him behind. *holds hands over heart* Can I please have him??
The tarot card girl creeped me out as before with Owen. I think there needs to be an episode where we get her back story. Why doesn't she die?
So Torchwood staff turn on each other all the time then?? It's not just this lot. That's really good to know.
Aw, but god, Jack's face...and then when he was covered in blood. He looked so broken.
Tosh:
I really loved her flashback. It shows what an amazing character she is if she would go to such lengths to save her mom. I died a little inside when UNIT locked her up indefinitely. When the door opened and Jack was there though, I was grinning like an idiot.
"Oh baby, you're good!" She really is. :/ However, because the flashback took place five years ago, and Jack said "Give me five years." does this mean her contract is almost up and she'll be leaving Torchwood? I'm very afraid for her fate. Allie, Eline, and I were making death predictions for the finale (we're having a big party next week. after the play. wooo) and we think if anyone dies, which someone has to, it'll be Tosh. She hasn't had any real screentime and she really is the least popular character.
Jones, Ianto Jones:
EEEEEEEE. So James Bond-esque! Love.
But oh god. IANTO!! By the time he screamed in pain, I was a mess. That shot of his eyes going wide...*cries* Jack's voice sounded a little...when he was calling for him. Frantic is the word I'm looking for. That choked me up. I was really trying hard not to cry.
Ianto in a leather jacket and tight jeans!! *SQUEEEE!* Though I have to admit, I think I prefer the suit. Does this make me a bad person? XD
"I like your coat." - Aww!! Even though I know he's trying to flirt his way inside Torchwood Three, that there is still amazingly cute! They work so well together. The fact that Ianto prefers dark chocolate made me so happy. I was like "OMG. ME TOO. *cling*"
Ianto was in tears! I think Ianto realized then and there that the plan was going to backfire eventually, because they're attracted to each other. I also think Ianto knew that they couldn't have a real relationship because of everything with Lisa. Overall, Cyberwoman makes SO much more sense now.
Owen:
*melts* I was nearly in tears during his flashback. I just wanted to hug him again and again and again and again. It was so heartbreaking when Katie couldn't remember his name!
And that thing in her brain? O_O Weirdddd. I was practically screaming "IT CAME OUT OF THE MIST." XD Ah man...I won't sleep for weeks...
But oh Owen. After he smacked Jack he started sobbing uncontrollably. I just wanted to hold him. X.X
Overall, AMAZING episode. Owen's bit was my favorite, believe it or not. It cracks me up how much the writers are relying on fanfiction and fandom to show them which way to go. Seriously, we predicted the best coffee in the world thing from the beginning, and Chris and I had totally figured out how Ianto came to Torchwood EONS ago. I can't believe we were right. XD
I made a new friend. Well, we're not friends yet, but I'm sure we'll get there. Her name is Sarah. She's super awesome. And dresses decora all the time. XD I met her on livejournal. Her youtube account makes me happy.
In RL news, I got an A+ on my written Spanish legend!!!
Now all I have to do is ace my oral, and I'll be home free. Oh yeah baby.
However, the play is consuming more of my time than ever, what with opening night in 5 days. I'm basically going into "DON'T TOUCH. DON'T TALK. DON'T LOOK AT ME." finals mode. Even though finals haven't started yet. I have a history presentation tomorrow morning, and I've spent all freaking morning on the phone with Maggie, texting Megan, and trying to get ahold of Larissa so we can see if we're actually ready or not. My part is ready; I have my notecards and stereo already IN the car, and I'm ready to talk about Lord Byron until Hell freezes over. I know Maggie will pull it off; it's just Megan and Larissa I'm worried about.
I have practice until 9 every night this week, a math test tuesday, a biology test thursday, my sculpture project due at the end of class tomorrow, my commercial due at the end of class tomorrow (can we say "WORK FAST ASH!" ?), and my oral spanish presentation friday. Maggie promised she'd throw a fit to the bio teacher, so we might be able to get that postponed until next week. She's pretty good at guilt trips and persuasions. My math test I'll have to deal with though, along with everything else. I think I'll skip practice tomorrow, and pretend to be sick, because I REALLY have to study. That comes first.
I totally want Sarah's purse. Does anyone know where I can find one like it?
*cough* Sarah, if you're reading this, I hid your face just incase you DON'T want to be featured on my blog. XD
Oh no. I keep forgetting. I have to finish editing my narrative for sculpture class. Gargle. xD *dashes off with red pen*
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posted by: ash
To everyone who has sent me hugs, kisses, emails of encouragement, spoilers, and chocolate bars, thanks. I'm feeling a lot better. Well, mentally. Physically...I think I caught a cold....D:
I'm busy busy busy with the play, which opens up in 8 days. I don't have any time anymore for anything. I haven't written a thing in bloody days.
Long story short, I have no free time, a huge storm is coming, and Mady is stuck in Atlanta because American Airlines canceled her connection.
The scoop:
Writing: SMX Chapter 21, still. Not really getting anywhere on it. Because I wrote 935 words. And now I hate them. Then Brii and I are writing a Gilmore Girls oneshot. But it's on hold because we have to finish mapping out our main stories by May 1st...Live journal challenges. *stabby rip stab stab*
Wearing: :D RED RAIN BOOTS. And nothing else. Just kidding. Maybe.
Watching: I haven't seen anything since Sunday, but I'm planning on watching Idol and New Amsterdam tomorrow. :/ The tivo is overflowing...
Reading: The Pretties. I like it. :D Crappy writing, but really really really good characterization. ^^
Scooter and I have found out we share a brain. And the same problems. I called her crying and exploded all over her, and it turned out she was going through the same thing. Crazy. I guess theres some things we just try to keep to ourselves, but I feel a ton better since I talked to her. She convinced me to talk to my parents, so I did, and...I don't know. I feel so much better. Determined, sort of.
8 Days until play. 49 days until my birthday. 24 minutes until biology is over.
posted by: ash
Oh, meta. How would I live without thee?
Tonight's Torchwood...eh...lots of mixed feelings. After talking to Chris about it, I feel slightly more focused.
First of all, I was not thrilled when I found out this episode was centered around Gwen. I don't flat out hate her, but she's definitely my least favorite character. However, I didn't really mind that she was the main focus here. Perhaps because of all the other interactions? I don't know. Let me try to start from the beginning...
The rift now sucks people in too? That's creepy. Hate to run into that...It was a nice plot twist, though. Even though they didn't really do anything to stop it. Which bothered me. A lot.
A lot of people are complaining that Jack was a jerk in this episode. I don't know..I didn't see it. Sure, he yelled at Gwen when she started investigating, but it was a touchy subject for him. He obviously isn't proud of being so helpless to the rift. Setting up a care unit/prison/nursing home (they're all the same in the end (; ) for the ones affected was a good idea. It would be better if it wasn't so...creepy...though. There was all kinds of gross going on down there. Like those walls. *shudder*
I'm glad that Rhys finally stood up for himself. I'm sick of Gwen stepping all over him, so I was proud of ol' hubby when he yelled at her. BBC America barely managed to block out his cursing though. XD It was pretty funny. I also loved the end when Gwen was crying and started to tell him everything. It just shows that while they are VERY dysfunctional couple they do love each other. That's all that matters in the end.
Now let's talk Janto.
At first, I was upset that the only scene between them was just them in a heated makeout session.
But then, as the episode progressed, I realized what was going on. While the writers are trying hard to make it seem like Jack and Ianto's relationship is just bedtime buddies, they let something slip.
Jack trusted Ianto enough to tell him about the care unit. He didn't tell anyone else. He didn't tell Owen, or Tosh, or Gwen, who is obviously the second in command at Torchwood. He told Ianto. I didn't realize it at first, but Ianto stole a look at Jack when Gwen was talking about the missing people, and immediately went after him to talk the second he left the table. Then later, when Jack saw Gwen at the care unit, he said, "Ianto told you. Didn't he?"
This, to me, means more than any on-screen flirting or off-screen "weevil hunting" hints. This shows that this is a relationship, not just a "series of late night booty calls" to quote Paris. I have hope for them. The finale is just around the corner. D: Second play openning night, I will definitely be skipping the cast party to see the grand ending. And I might have read some spoilers. X.X
Next eppy looks good though. (: I have play practice until ten, but hopefully the tivo won't be full so I can record it. I'm hoping they talk about Ianto's back story, or perhaps Tosh's. I'm very interested about what they did before Torchwood. Yup yup yup.
[ EDIT: If you decided to check out Chris's live journal, know that she lives in Europe, meaning she is ahead on Torchwood. In fact, she's already seen the finale. You've been warned. Don't read any posts that say anything higher than 2X11 unless you want to be spoiled.]
looking out for your well being, ash
I know I make mistakes.
I know I'm not a great person.
I know I'm an awful friend.
I know I screw up on a daily basis.
I just wish the world would stop rubbing it in my face repetitively.
It's always around this time of the year I seem to get depressed. I don't know why. I'm shouldn't be. 56 days until I'm fifteen. I have a ton of friends who care about me, even though I don't deserve them. I don't have any diseases, as far as I know. I should be feeling pretty good.
But I'm not.
My grades are slipping. I'm moody all the time. I find myself constantly regretting things, even though I convinced myself last year that I didn't believe in regrets. I feel like I'm drifting away from everything I love. I even didn't bother to go to the Smallville_live chat Thursday night. I haven't missed one of those in two years. I keep wondering what the hell I'm doing. I don't know anymore. I'm stressed. I'm worried. I'm scared. Go figure.
I'm in need of happy things. I'm pretty much desperate. I went searching, and this is what I've found:
This just..I don't know. Just beautiful. This shall be taped up by my bed. Yup yup.
Yael Naim's songs. Partically Paris and Puppet and Only One. :D
Mady's Muxtape she made for me. Her post was listed as "LET'S MAKE ASH HAPPY AGAIN!"
Doctor Who season premiere is coming up. (: April the 18th. Then Smallville new eppies start the 24th, along with Supernatural. Gossip Girl is the 21st, and Robin Hood is the 26th. Of course, Torchwood season finale is premiering tonight over seas, that makes me sad. We'll get it in three weeks. D: I DON'T WANT IT TO END YET.
If you search "Janto" in google images, you get pictures of dogs. Lmao. Wtf wtb? XD
Scooter's getting me creapers for my birthday. (:
Ramiele was voted off idol! THANK GOD! (: Now we just gotta get Kristy Lee Cook off next week, and I will be thrilled to noooo end.
Star Wars Weekends are coming up in June. Brii and I've got our tickets. Woot.
Hopefully things'll get better. I'll keep hoping.
posted by ash
SPOILERS FOR RESET:
What?! Oh no they didn't! They can't!! What just happened? O_o OK, with less hysterics, lets go from the start.
Hee, how cute is Ianto reading in the tourist office?
Welcome Martha!!! ♥!!!
Loved that Jack/Martha scene! ♥ "Do you miss him?" ..."...only a bit." :) She's come a long way, I'm glad to see she's doing so well! "Yes M'am. What ever you say, M'am. Huh!" LMAO!!
So...Gwen apparently doesn't want Jack? Did anyone tell the writers? LOL
ROTFLMAO at Owen almost shooting Ianto with that alien tech! Ianto's face!!! I couldn't stop laughing!
Owen/Martha lab scene with Gorillaz playing was kinda hot! They make a good team. :)
Jones/Jones scene!! I've been praying for this! They both look so hot in those suits! :D "Spoilsport." Hee. "So, Jack asked me if I can find you a UNIT cap to wear." "**high pitched* Did he?!" LOL ♥ "Well, red is my colour." Oh yeah it is!! Loving this shirt/tie combo! "We dabble." "Yeah?" "Yeah. :)" That whole scene FTW!!!!! I'm highly amused with all the gossiping about Janto romantic life this season!
"Yeah, you have to wear them everywhere!" Hee, they are both so cheeky. :)
Tosh/Owen!!! Awkward, shy, and so cute!! They're going on a date!!
OWEN!!! NOOOOOOO!!!! SHOOT HIM JACK! SHOOT HIM!
They can't kill Owen!! What did Martha inject him with? This is not good. Trailer for the next episode is heart breaking. :(
END SPOILERS.
Changed the layout while I was up. I don't know what inspired me to wake up so early, but aparently it worked...
posted by ash