Of Con, Buffy, Vids and New Amsterdam.

[castalie]

Random question of the day: does anyone know whether there's any Asylum tickets left? Not that I'm going, just, if I knew there were no tickets left, it would do a world of good to my sanity, thx.

My Daily Buffy Fix continues. And er, I don't remember crying so much when I last watched Buffy! Though I guess I did, I just forgot but, wow. Between Monday and Tuesday, I've watched "The Body" "Forever" "Tough Love" "Spiral" "The Weight of the World" and "The Gift" - I know, there're two episodes I missed - and I don't think I spent a single episode completely tear-free *blink* The ending of "The Gift" is fantastic as ever, btw. It never gets old.

On non-Buffy news. So at Wincon, theoret decided to make it her personal mission to turn some of us into songivd lovers. In my case, it was a success. So I now find myself downloading vids - even hunting vids - and enjoying them a lot.

I mean, did you know that songvids tell a story? No, a real story. Well, I knew, sure, but I don't think I ever really saw them for real. A bit like, you know, those 3D puzzles with a picture hidden inside them? You know there's something in there, except you can't see it, so you don't really see the point. Except now, I've seen the light! *mucho thanks go to theoret again*

Latest vid I've watched is by the talented wistful_fever - admittedly she's one of those vidders whose vids I could always appreciate, even before, except now it's different and I can truly enjoy them to the fullest. So, anyway, if you haven't heard of her latest SPN vid, Your Own Personal Co-Dependent Wet Dream, well it's a shame so I'm helping you and linking you to it. See, am I not good to you? She also writes vid notes and that's a pretty neat thing to do *nods*

Changing the subject again; New Amsterdam has been watched. So Sara and her husband are actually separated? And John and her got together already? I think that disappointed me a bit at first; I mean, Sara being married was a nice little twist, and then the writers decided to put that to the side? Didn't they want to make us sweat a little, first?

Then I thought about it and, I don't know, maybe it's not that bad. Because, when you think of it, it's actually a bit more fucked-up that way. Technically, Sara is still married and the fact that she's having problems with her husband might be a good explanation as to why she would fall for someone she basically doesn't know from Adam; he's new, he's intriguing, he's obviously into her, he's surprising and romantic. Oh and he's pretty easy on the eyes, too. Maybe he's exactly what she needs at the moment. Not that it would be cold calculations or anything - I can't see Sara as that kind of person - but John might be a rebound, even if she doesn't mean to. Which makes thing a bit more complicated than they appeared.

Also, isn't it odd how smitten John is with her just because she might be The One? He doesn't know her at all... only know her The One status. It wasn't even love at first sight or anything since he didn't even see her the first time. Just keeled over and then started obsessing about her being The One. I mean, it doesn't seem to be a 'their souls recognised each other immediately' thing, so...

All in all, it does make for some kinda fucked-up relationship, when you think of it. Not that I think it was meant that way, but I think I prefer my version. We'll see...

Incidentally, John keeps being his adorable self and spurting all those True Facts about him in the most natural manner even when he knows people might think he's a bit eccentric. Or crazy :-) And Omar does the same thing, btw. His "feels like I've known him all my life" was cute. And sounded like something Daddy would say ;-)

Okay and now back to my translation. Deadlines are evil, guys! I already knew that re fic challenges but when it's about work? It's even worse... cause you can't bail out *pout*

Comments

[sockich.livejournal.com]

A bit like, you know, those 3D puzzles with a picture hidden inside them? You know there's something in there, except you can't see it, so you don't really see the point.

Ahaha, that's actually exactly the kind of relationship I have with vids. I mean, I know there's a story, I've tried seeing it, but it just won't happen, so I stopped bothering. ;)

I think that disappointed me a bit at first; I mean, Sara being married was a nice little twist, and then the writers decided to put that to the side?

*nods* That was my reaction, too. But I really like your explanation.

And dude, it's totally fucked up. I mean, pretty much the only reason it's even happening is because John thinks she might be the death of him. I love it.

And yeah, John's True Facts are totally my favourite part of the show.

Good luck with work! *cheers you on*

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I mean, I know there's a story, I've tried seeing it, but it just won't happen, so I stopped bothering. ;)

If it wasn't for theoret and her enthusiastic explanations, I'm sure I'd still ignore vids most of the time. But she was watching all those vids and giving us the stories that went with them and I was, like, dude, I can see it!

And then I wateched vids on my own and I could still see them. Sometimes I need a little push - which is why I love it when vidders write vid notes - but overall I'm enjoying the experience :-)

I mean, pretty much the only reason it's even happening is because John thinks she might be the death of him. I love it.

Lol Dude, you're right, it's SO fucked-up. And it's such a great way to describe his attraction to her, too *g*

Good luck with work! *cheers you on*

Thanks. I remember a time when I only worked 8 hours a day... those were good days :-) Mind you, I'm back to unemployement land on Monday so I guess I'll have all the time in the world to rest then.

[theoret.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow, I'm so pleased I had a role in helping you discover how awesome vids can be! :D

Vids are kind of strange, I really do think you need to learn how to watch them, but it's not easy to explain how to people who haven't clicked with vids. Maybe it's just something you have to figure out for yourself? Although I do think watching vids, and then reading the vidder/another veiwer's interpretation and then watching again can help. And there are still vids I don't find immediately easy to understand even though I know other veiwers do - I still think my vid-interpreting skills could use more work, despite how much I already love/watch vids.

Also, I hadn't seen Your Own Personal Co-Dependant Wet Dream before, thanks so much for the link! \o/ If you're still hunting down vids (I know I get in the mood sometimes and can spend ages trying to hunt out good quality vids I haven't seen *g*), I could maybe put together an SPN vid recs set for you? You've probably already seen at least a few of my favourites, but I might be able to give you pointers to some stuff you haven't found yet.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Seriously, I loved those vid sessions of yours back then ;-)

Although I do think watching vids, and then reading the vidder/another veiwer's interpretation and then watching again can help

Yes, exactly; I really enjoy those vid notes, they sometimes make something clear that was a bit obscure at first.

I'm certainly enjoying deciphering the stories behind the editing :-)

Hee I linked a vid you hadn't seen before, go me! \o/

Oh and I'm still hunting down vids, definitely, and I'd love it if you could put together an SPN vid recs set for me! ♥ ♥ Thanks :-)

[theoret.livejournal.com]

Thanks! *g* Impromptu vid shows FTW!

I will try and get a recs set together soon, but I am kind of terrible about not procrastinating xP, and plus, I have so many SPN vids it is so hard to chooose! Hee, I will probably end up taking ages about it, but making it really long. xD

[castalie.livejournal.com]

No worries, you're on my flist anyway so even if it takes you forever to do the rec, I'll still be here to see the entry pop up, right? :-)

[yami-tai.livejournal.com]

I got your email, sorry I haven't had time to reply yet ^^;! But it does look like Asylum tickets are still available but I must admit that Connotations appeals to me more, as I can't justify going to both this year... maybe next year though ^_~!

And I have all the fanvid recs saved so I'm going to have fun with my week off work next week.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

No worries, I know how it is with mails :-)

Asylum tickets are still available

At this point, I don't even know whether that's good or bad news lol I'm so tempted to go... I need to think it over carefully *nods*

but I must admit that Connotations appeals to me more, as I can't justify going to both this year... maybe next year though ^_~!

I know, I wasn't really thinking of dragging you there. And I'm still going to Connotations - I'm gonna work this summer for a couple of months so I'm looking forward to spending some more money on a new con ;-)

I still don't know whether I'll even try to go to Asylum but in any case and if we do get a third one next year, I'm totally expecting to go with you *g*

[shadowhuntress.livejournal.com]

I realized there was more to vids when I couldn't think of more to give as feedback than "WOW!" I knew I had watch a bit more critically in order to properly comment. :-)

I totally agree about your New Amsterdam thoughts. I think they're moving way too fast with the John/Sarah relationship. They barely know each other! And if she's The One, wouldn't he want to know all about her? To find out why his soul has been waiting hundreds of years for her? Or at least move slowly enough not to screw up his chances with her? You'd think living that long would give him a bit more patience.

And oh yeah, John is such a name-dropper. ;-)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Vids are a lot of fun; I'm glad I can now add those to my fandom experience :-)

And if she's The One, wouldn't he want to know all about her? To find out why his soul has been waiting hundreds of years for her?

Yes, exactly! I mean, technically their love is going to change his life in the most intense way, she'll technically be the death of him; you'd think he'd want to know everything about her. Hopefully in a non-stalkery way, too lol

Or at least move slowly enough not to screw up his chances with her?

Again, yes. I do understand how incredibly excited he is at the idea of finally having The One in his life; but still, what if he does screw up? Though that would be a nice twist.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Before I say anything else. Connotations!!!!!!

Okay, song vids. I happen to like them a lot and wistful_fever does amazing work. Her last Pete/Patrick one? Awesome.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Hee omg I meant to ask! Are you going to Connotations this year?

Yes, she makes some wonderful vids; she rocks *g*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I'm so going! It pained me not to go last year. I mean, a slash conn within half an hours travelling distance and I couldn't get. So wrong!

But dude. If you're going, there's no way I'm staying away.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

HEEEOMG you're going! I knew if we were patient enough, the day would come when we'd both decide to go the same con together. At the same time! This is so exciting!

I can tell you now that Tai and I had decided to go and kidnap you if you hadn't wanted to go :-)

AWESOME!