...not a lie, but not the truth in a way...

Trying to get back into the writing groove, so I tackled a couple of the five things requests.

( for wendy: Five things Chris does to annoy Justin. )

( for glockgal: Five pairing/combo aliases used by Sam and Dean (ie Hamill and Ford), that haven't already been used in the show. )

( for kashmir1: Five Times Sam let Dean top. )

and a rec: The Devil's Gate by hesychasm [SPN/BtCS/AtS, Jo/Faith, nc-17]

This fic seriously blew me away. I don't even know what to say about it. It's got a fabulous portrayal of Jo (as I said to the author, this is the Jo that I'd always hoped - and still hope - to see on the show), Faith is fantastic, as is Angel, Willow, Buffy, everyone! It's long and plotty and heartbreaking and gorgeous. I mean, I love the Jo/Faith aspect of the story (because, HELLO, HI HI HOTNESS), but it's the actual plot that makes this story for me: Jo, feeling a bit adrift and uncertain after BUaBS, makes her way to California, to the place where her father died, intending to clean it up. While there, she runs into some of the local Slayerettes, and gets taken in by them and Angel - and can I just say that one of my favorite images from the story is picturing Angel surrounded by hundreds of Slayerettes. Just...hee!

and, man, why don't I have any Buffy dvds? oh, right. box set. of course, that's been out for a while now, so...yeah. ::starts saving up::

p.s. - still looking for someone to sublet.

Parents came up to drop off my car. Everybody please wish me luck in driving it tomorrow. Let's hope I don't crash or re-break my ankle or whatever.

In addition to the automobile, my dad also gave me DVDs he'd made of the first season of Ace of Cakes! I know you are all very very excited, yes? As soon as I figure out how to rip them and all that fun stuff, I'll throw them up and you can all see how awesome the sister is.

Finished off a few more requests from the five things meme:

for musesfool: ( 5 Times Sam Cockblocked Dean )

for kitchendinah: ( 5 things that would make Ruby Rhod absolutely DIE if his adoring audience found out )

for arabiana: ( 5 Sounds Dean makes that force Sam to come )

also, from inkdot: Reply and I'll give you a letter. Find ten songs that start with that letter and post them to your journal. She gave me 'G'. um. I'm too lazy to upload, but if you're really aching for a song, just let me know.

( ain't nuthin' but a g-thang )

i am suddenly very hyper-aware of the plate in my ankle. it's kind of freaking me out a little. i'm even feeling a little nauseated over it. *_*

ALSO! OMG! Reading this article may have made me ridiculously happy. RIDICULOUSLY.

I know everyone and their mother has linked to it already, but the director's cut for this week's SPN? GAH. just...GAH.

more five things. I'm not really doing these in any order, in case you were wondering why I haven't done yours yet.

for drvsilla: ( sam's five fave places to kiss dean )

for affectingly: ( 5 Ways to Make Dean Smile )

for xingou: ( 5 Places Sam tried to refuse to have sex with Dean but failed )

and sprklydncgrl tagged, so.

( 10 weird habits/things/little known facts about me )

and because I'm emotionally needy:

holy crap. I just slept for about eleven hours. huh. I guess I was kind of tired...?

I have some vague impressions of things that I'd dreamed about, but the one that stands out the most was being at MSG (except, in that dream way where it really wasn't MSG at all), watching a basketball game (wtf basketball?) with my girlfriend, and curling up next to her, her arm around my waist, fingers curled into the belt loops of my jeans. Which sounds really nice, yeah? Except for the part where I don't *have* a girlfriend, so when I woke up and remembered the dream, I was all grumpified. SIGH.

oh, and there was another one with my sister and me in Vegas, trying to find our hotel and not being able to because neither one of us could remember where we were staying. We weren't drunk. I *swear*. My sister and I are teetotalers, for real.

Anyways! I have a whole day ahead of me with no plans to go anywhere, so, because I love doing these and could use a break from all the things I have to do:

You post a topic, list, category, whatever, in the comments. (examples: "5 Times Sam Cockblocked Dean", or "Top 5 things to drink"). Then, in a separate post, I'll post the answers to all your Top 5 ideas, according to me. Serious or fun, fannish or not.

more five things meme things. still have a few more left to do, so if you want to tag me with a request, feel free to do so.

for kitchendinah:

( 5 reasons why Molly is the best cat ever. )

( Five things Jono regrets. )

for glockgal: ( Five places Dean has always wanted to take Sam. )

for queenbitter: ( 5 Things Molly (not my cat, but from Runaways) Wants To Do When She Grows Up )

stuff you should read do
* spn_halloween for Halloween-themed SPN stories. C'mon, what could be more perfect? Gen, slash, het, horror, comedy, whatever are welcome, but if there aren't a few good ol' horror prompts in there, I'm a-gon' be pissed. It's been too long since I've killed someone off in a story.

* spn_holidays gift exchange! Because you all know I believe there's no such thing as too many challenges, especially over Christmas.

* 2lineschallenge being run by shanalle! Multi-fandom, so I expect to see all of you sign up. yes? yes!

* brand new Hang the DJ mix cd exchange! Theme this time around is TEEN ANGST, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND BACK TO SCHOOL FASHIONS. Fun? I do believe so.


still have no SPN dvds. this, coupled with recent events, lead me to no other conclusion than the world hates me. feh. shall watch my sister's tv show and try to feel better.

- wanted to do that '10 signs you're reading my fic' meme but I got 'the title is either from a song or really lame.  possibly both' before I had to give up because I couldn't think of anything else.  I always fail at memes like that, where you have to describe your writing style or whatever.  I should just make other people do them for me, except nobody ever does.  ::shakes fists::

also thought about doing it for art but again, what do I put down?  I know I have a somewhat distinctive style - people have told me that they can recognize my art - but I can't pinpoint what exactly makes it so. 

so instead I bring to you: ( 10 signs you're reading the journal of cathybites )

- check out the friggin' ADORABLE picture of Gohan and Aochan that longleggedgit did!  SO CUTE.  seriously, there needs to be a cartoon.  the theme song could be something goofy like, 'When the sun's away and the sky is grey/I will not be afraid/In the dark of night I  have no fright/When you are always by my side/Because you are my friend/And I am your friend (yes I am)/We are Gohan and Aochan, friends to the very end!'  and of course it will be all j-pop and anime sound FX, sung by somebody trying to sound like a little kid with a bad accent.  or, oooh!  maybe Shonen Knife could sing it.

- lists, lists, more lists.  er.  actually just one.

( Top 5 Places Where Ray Can Ravish Fraser, for darlita )

- link gacked from cadi_b (who, by the way, has one of the best icons ever): Showtime entertainment president Robert Greenblatt told Variety that the cable channel is in talks to pick up Arrested Development from Fox.  OMGYAYES!!!

weather.com tells me that it is 15 degrees outside (-2 with wind chill). I don't have a thermometer in my apartment, but I'm guessing that it's probably about twenty degrees warmer than that inside. well, maybe a little warmer than that since I'm not seeing my breath, but it is DAMN cold. I'm wearing a hat right now, I'm so cold. called the landlord to complain about the lack of heat but I got the voicemail and haven't heard back from him yet. bah.

anyways. more lists. if you have any topics you'd like me to do, feel free to comment.

( Top Five Favourite Foods of Dean Winchester, for glockgal )

( Top 5 Things Ray Would Like To Do With Fraser, for karabou )

( Top 5 reactions from Joey with regard to JC's sudden wing growth, for kitchendinah )