crownglass39

Yesterday I had to run some errands before teaching class and threw my clothes into a bag and went to it.
Unfortunately, I have a tendency for collecting bags. And never really emptying them. So when I was headed out the door I grabbed a bag and it was full of kitty treats instead of yoga pants. I know, I know... how the hell didn't I know that and why am I such a slob...
Anyway, I didn't have enough time to run home before teaching so I put on some shorts which I keep at the studio and pulled some legwarmers over my legs and taught like that. To be honest, it is not that unusual an outfit for pole, but it is definitely not something I normally teach in.

So my students had a dorky teacher yesterday. And a fairly cold one at that.
Such is life, if you can't make fun of yourself, what's the point?

Okay, I'm embarrassed to admit this but I'm stuck.
Like really, really stuck.

Back in the day, I started writing in the Stargate Fandom and I had a few friends who would read my stuff when I freaked out, pat me on the head and then tell me to get over myself and finish the damn story.
Well time happens and I'm not in touch with those same people as much anymore. Furthermore, I'm beginning to seriously think that the majority of my writing was more due to them than anything I did.

So, to my point: I've got two...maybe three stories started that are TGS. Both ridiculously short so for, about 1000ish words each, but they're fighting me all the way. I'm jumping perspectives, I'm changing tenses... they're a right mess.
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I will NOT be offended if no one jumps at this ridiculous post of mine. Eventually I'll put on my big-girl panties but today is apparently not the day.

Is it "cheating" to write a story in one fandom that is incredibly similar to a story that you wrote in another fandom years ago?

I woke up this morning and couldn't get to my computer fast enough because I had this elaborate scene run through my head and I just HAD to get it down before I forgot.
Then I realized, "hey, I wrote this before!"
It was different people, different place and 8 years ago, but the feelings involved with the characters were the same.
I know I will write the scene, because I pretty much HAVE to, but I'm not sure if this is plagarizing myself or not. Is it possible to do that?
Also, holy crap, the stuff rolling around in my brain is incredibly filthy.

Absolutely did not run outside Wednesday night in 19°F in bare feet and pole shorts to get a shot of Jupiter. Nope. Not me.
It is the small dot above the moon.

Have come to the conclusion that writing is a bit like photography.
Back in the day they taught us that for every 1 good photograph, you'd have to take 99 crap ones.
I'm not going to get inspired/good at writing/hot & steamy porny bits/whatever unless I get over myself and actually WRITE again.

I hate it when I have to smack some sense into myself.

Has anyone else seen James May's new profile pic on twitter?
https://twitter.com/MrJamesMay

Getting the urge to write again. Lord help me.

Still here...
Still kicking.

Still have the studio and like hanging upside down.
And hanging rightside up.


Contemplating writing again.

How's everyone else?

Has anyone else felt like they've been just tackled by a particular character?

Like you're walking down the proverbial street minding your own business and then all of a sudden some character (from literature, tv, or movies) just decides to take up residence in your brain?

Did you ever dust yourself off after being tackled and say "where the hell did YOU come from?" just to find said character grinning at you and daring you to read anything and everything about him (or her)?

Lord knows I don't go looking for these things. Back in the day I fought liking SGA tooth and nail only to have McKay and Sheppard follow me around saying "look at ME!" much like my cats do when I'm not paying them enough attention.

Now, out of the blue, another character just threw something at my head (I'm not sure what yet but I heard it go whizzing on by).

I tried to reason with him (I'm too busy to get into another fandom!), but he didn't care.
I tried to ignore him but he just keeps following me around and pulling my pigtails.

Argh! I'm too old for another character crush!

I took a day off of work from both the office and teaching at the studio! Added with the fact that I spent most of the day watching the A-Team episodes and I feel as if I have been especially indulgent.

Anyone here read A - Team fic? I did back in the day but that was a LONG time and several computers ago. (hence the files are long gone) Anyone have any recs?