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skye_writer) wrote2019-12-06 03:34 pm
skye_writer) wrote2019-12-06 03:34 pm
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rambling about everything
Some things, as always:
- I finished the cat cross-stitch for my SIL! Here is a link to a picture on Reddit! I am so glad to be done with it, because at least now that means I can focus on the Rivendell for my brother.
- Regarding the Rivendell cross-stitch: I am hoping to at least finish the second page, and maybe a bit of the third, by Christmas. I have no delusions that it’s going to be done in two and a half weeks. I am hoping, however, to get it finished by maybe the end of March next year? Here’s hoping, anyway.
- Other than cross-stitch, I feel like I haven’t been doing a whole lot? I started a book from the library (A Discovery of Witches, Deborah Harkness) that I’m probably going to have to renew because it’s 600 pages long and I don’t think I’ve cracked page 100 yet. It’s not that it’s particularly dense or anything like that; it’s just that I can’t seem to concentrate on reading for long stretches like I used to. I’m fascinated by the world of the story, and kind of fascinated by the human (well, witch) and vampire romance that seems to be brewing. I haven’t read a lot of vampire romance books, outside of Twilight (which was mostly to see what the fuss was about and later just for the sheer wtf-ery of it all). But it’s interesting to see how Harkness handles it, though I think it helps that the characters at the center of the romance are on par with each other power-wise, as opposed to being utterly mismatched (which is to say, one person has all the power, while the other can only hope that person doesn’t overstep their bounds).
- I also watched the first episode of The Mandalorian on Disney Plus. There were things I liked and things I disliked, but the former outweighed the latter, so that’s nice. I will have to fit the next episodes into my life somehow or another. I had a good opportunity the last couple days with my dad out of town (and thus not blasting the volume on the living room TV), but didn’t take advantage. Anyway, things I loved: the MUSIC, for one. I like that the world of Star Wars is being expanded just a little bit. I like that everyone seems to have their own motivations, good or bad. (Like, at one point the Mandalorian is assisted in getting to his bounty by a person who just wants the bounty gone, because its presence near his home is disrupting his way of life and he doesn’t like it. He has no dog in the fight either way, he just wants the Mandalorian to solve his problem by collecting the bounty quarry.) I love the creature/alien/droid designs. Just great design all around. I really like the IG bounty droid towards the end of the episode. The way he MOVED was amazing—just utterly strange and alien and awesome. And, of course, Baby Yoda/the Child is very cute.
- Speaking of Star Wars, I can’t believe Rise of Skywalker comes out in two weeks. I am probably going to wait to see it until my brother and SIL are here, and maybe we can all go as a family or something? I don’t know. I’m excited and hoping desperately that JJ Abrams didn’t fuck up the finale. (Still, as I keep reminding myself, at least it wasn’t Colin Trevorrow. Thank GOD.) I did see the press roundtable or whatever where Oscar Isaac was talking about his disappointment that FinnPoe didn’t happen and... well. I’m not surprised, to be honest; Disney wants to hold on to their “squeaky clean” image, even though that image is horribly exclusive so they don’t piss off certain (white, Christian, conservative) sections of the moviegoing population. And at least nobody’s queerbaiting by saying “well why don’t you just watch and find out if they get together ;)”. It’s still sad, though.
- Tbh the only thing I don’t want to see in TRoS is Reylo. The only way I can see that happening is if Kylo does something truly monumental to redeem himself, and to be honest, I feel like the only redemption available to him now is him sacrificing himself to save everyone else. He has made so many choices, and most of them have taken him down the path of self-service and empowering himself, not helping others. I guess I get why people ship it (hero x villain ships have always been popular), but... like... what part of Rey literally closing the door in his face in TLJ was unclear? Rey was only interested in him because she thought she could turn him. Given his actions in the throne room, I don’t think she believes that anymore. (Also, I don’t know about anyone else, but I don’t think telling someone “oh you’re nobody but with me you could be somebody” is all that attractive? Like. No? I don’t think so? If you can’t accept me at my scavenger nobody, you don’t deserve me at my Jedi queen?)
- Okay, I guess I have a lot of Star Wars feelings. So that’s a thing. (Other things I DNW: Kylo turning good, while Rey turns evil. No. // Rey turning out to be related to someone important. That is a huge no, the whole POINT of her character is that she’s unconnected with the Skywalker family and all their drama.)
- A N Y W A Y.
- Enough about Star Wars. Other things I have been doing include watching a Breath of the Wild LP on YouTube. The guy playing it has gotten through the story and at this point the LP is a Collect All The Things quest, which is fine. Eventually I’ll get to the DLC parts, which will be interesting because I haven’t seen the DLC yet. In a related story, I know there isn’t going to be any news about BotW 2 until probably E3 next year, but I’m still so excited about that. :D
- Other video games stuff: Animal Crossing: New Horizons comes out in like three and a half months now!!! I need to start paying down more of my preorder (I’ve got $30 down on it already, so). Cannot wait for more information on that, though there were some screencaps that came out from a Nintendo of Mexico meeting that look really neat. // Stardew Valley 1.4 continues to be fun. The only new content I’ve really gotten to at this point is the fish ponds, but that’s fine. I’ve already thoroughly spoiled myself on the new stuff, and I can’t wait to get to it all. :)
At any rate... that’s basically what I’ve been up to? Hope you all are doing well, as ever.
- I finished the cat cross-stitch for my SIL! Here is a link to a picture on Reddit! I am so glad to be done with it, because at least now that means I can focus on the Rivendell for my brother.
- Regarding the Rivendell cross-stitch: I am hoping to at least finish the second page, and maybe a bit of the third, by Christmas. I have no delusions that it’s going to be done in two and a half weeks. I am hoping, however, to get it finished by maybe the end of March next year? Here’s hoping, anyway.
- Other than cross-stitch, I feel like I haven’t been doing a whole lot? I started a book from the library (A Discovery of Witches, Deborah Harkness) that I’m probably going to have to renew because it’s 600 pages long and I don’t think I’ve cracked page 100 yet. It’s not that it’s particularly dense or anything like that; it’s just that I can’t seem to concentrate on reading for long stretches like I used to. I’m fascinated by the world of the story, and kind of fascinated by the human (well, witch) and vampire romance that seems to be brewing. I haven’t read a lot of vampire romance books, outside of Twilight (which was mostly to see what the fuss was about and later just for the sheer wtf-ery of it all). But it’s interesting to see how Harkness handles it, though I think it helps that the characters at the center of the romance are on par with each other power-wise, as opposed to being utterly mismatched (which is to say, one person has all the power, while the other can only hope that person doesn’t overstep their bounds).
- I also watched the first episode of The Mandalorian on Disney Plus. There were things I liked and things I disliked, but the former outweighed the latter, so that’s nice. I will have to fit the next episodes into my life somehow or another. I had a good opportunity the last couple days with my dad out of town (and thus not blasting the volume on the living room TV), but didn’t take advantage. Anyway, things I loved: the MUSIC, for one. I like that the world of Star Wars is being expanded just a little bit. I like that everyone seems to have their own motivations, good or bad. (Like, at one point the Mandalorian is assisted in getting to his bounty by a person who just wants the bounty gone, because its presence near his home is disrupting his way of life and he doesn’t like it. He has no dog in the fight either way, he just wants the Mandalorian to solve his problem by collecting the bounty quarry.) I love the creature/alien/droid designs. Just great design all around. I really like the IG bounty droid towards the end of the episode. The way he MOVED was amazing—just utterly strange and alien and awesome. And, of course, Baby Yoda/the Child is very cute.
- Speaking of Star Wars, I can’t believe Rise of Skywalker comes out in two weeks. I am probably going to wait to see it until my brother and SIL are here, and maybe we can all go as a family or something? I don’t know. I’m excited and hoping desperately that JJ Abrams didn’t fuck up the finale. (Still, as I keep reminding myself, at least it wasn’t Colin Trevorrow. Thank GOD.) I did see the press roundtable or whatever where Oscar Isaac was talking about his disappointment that FinnPoe didn’t happen and... well. I’m not surprised, to be honest; Disney wants to hold on to their “squeaky clean” image, even though that image is horribly exclusive so they don’t piss off certain (white, Christian, conservative) sections of the moviegoing population. And at least nobody’s queerbaiting by saying “well why don’t you just watch and find out if they get together ;)”. It’s still sad, though.
- Tbh the only thing I don’t want to see in TRoS is Reylo. The only way I can see that happening is if Kylo does something truly monumental to redeem himself, and to be honest, I feel like the only redemption available to him now is him sacrificing himself to save everyone else. He has made so many choices, and most of them have taken him down the path of self-service and empowering himself, not helping others. I guess I get why people ship it (hero x villain ships have always been popular), but... like... what part of Rey literally closing the door in his face in TLJ was unclear? Rey was only interested in him because she thought she could turn him. Given his actions in the throne room, I don’t think she believes that anymore. (Also, I don’t know about anyone else, but I don’t think telling someone “oh you’re nobody but with me you could be somebody” is all that attractive? Like. No? I don’t think so? If you can’t accept me at my scavenger nobody, you don’t deserve me at my Jedi queen?)
- Okay, I guess I have a lot of Star Wars feelings. So that’s a thing. (Other things I DNW: Kylo turning good, while Rey turns evil. No. // Rey turning out to be related to someone important. That is a huge no, the whole POINT of her character is that she’s unconnected with the Skywalker family and all their drama.)
- A N Y W A Y.
- Enough about Star Wars. Other things I have been doing include watching a Breath of the Wild LP on YouTube. The guy playing it has gotten through the story and at this point the LP is a Collect All The Things quest, which is fine. Eventually I’ll get to the DLC parts, which will be interesting because I haven’t seen the DLC yet. In a related story, I know there isn’t going to be any news about BotW 2 until probably E3 next year, but I’m still so excited about that. :D
- Other video games stuff: Animal Crossing: New Horizons comes out in like three and a half months now!!! I need to start paying down more of my preorder (I’ve got $30 down on it already, so). Cannot wait for more information on that, though there were some screencaps that came out from a Nintendo of Mexico meeting that look really neat. // Stardew Valley 1.4 continues to be fun. The only new content I’ve really gotten to at this point is the fish ponds, but that’s fine. I’ve already thoroughly spoiled myself on the new stuff, and I can’t wait to get to it all. :)
At any rate... that’s basically what I’ve been up to? Hope you all are doing well, as ever.
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fuck I want a Switch so bad
animu crossinggggggggg......... I wonder if I could manage to get really into New Horizons. my interest in animu crossing is so up and down all the time. I'd love to get as invested in it as others do. :(
I haven't played Stardew Valley in forever but oof now my game is out of date with all the mods I have. bleargh I'll have to update everything lol
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And yeah, my interest in Animal Crossing waxes and wanes sometimes, honestly. I'm hoping I'll be able to stick with my New Horizons town long enough to finish all the encyclopedias and all that, but we'll see.
I also play Stardew Valley with mods, and updating them when things change is SUCH a pain in the ass. I mean, it's worth it, but.... so annoying.
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I also agree with all your Star Wars thoughts. Disappionting about FinnPoe and No To Reylo and Evil!Rey and Kylo getting redeemed. Just ughhhh I don't want a movie catering to whiny fanboys.
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