Where Juniper is made to Gin

It's past midnight and I've had a looooong day. BUT! I've handed in my Mini Fest fic, finished NaNo, and have finally finished the advent calendary I made for my boyfriend (beer, smoked sausages, candy, and vouchers - took ages to wrap all that).

I have not finished our wreath yet, but since I'll be travelling for the next couple of days, that will have to wait.

Now: Sleep. Goodnight!

P.S.: So excited for Advent Drabbles!!! And I need to add some Christmassy icons here.

This weekend is busy - like they all are, kind of - but in a good way. Yesterday, we went to a flea market another town over and then had dinner & drinks with friends, today some other friends are coming over so we can finally finish season 5 of Game of Thrones (yes, I know, we're behind).

The new job is working out well and, though my commute is only a third of what it used to be and I have more "free" time on my hands, I barely have the energy to write or read. I do way more writing in my new job (press releases and e-mails, mainly), so I'm still getting used to this sapping off my creative juices.

I've also noted that my online behaviour has changed, what with mobile devices and everything. A couple of years ago, I had a really old TV and so, in order to watch Netflix etc., I had to switch on my computer. The moment I got home, I opened my laptop and spent the evening surfing, writing and watching TV. When I come home now, I a) have a boyfriend that I talk to (vs. living alone before) b) have a proper TV and a connected PS4 that gives me Netflix and Amazon on a big screen. And I rarely switch on the computer anymore (because I also game on the PS4). It's not only changed my usage of devices, but also how often I actually post on my journal and how often I write. To me, that feels strange. I wish there was a proper (Android) app that would allow me to post and comment here - it would make my appearances more frequent, I suspect. At the same time, I will have to finally kick myself in the butt to get back my writing groove.

Does anyone of you have any tips how to get back into writing more? And have you experienced a shift in your use of devices as well?

I'm working on a fest sign-up and started typing out my age for the age statement. And realised something: When I started out in fandom I was 18. EIGHTEEN. That was twelve years ago. I'm kind of flashed at that number. I mean, I know time passes, but I didn't really keep track of how long I've been doing this - writing fanfic, that is.

And even though I've been absent these last couple of months (for various reasons, including my job and my family and feeling a bit burnt out on the writing front), I still love it! I love fandom - the community, the writing, the creativity, the love for what we create. Aaaand I just needed to say this. Twelve years. Wow!

Today we had another wonderfully sunny (and hot day). While yesterday was spent at the farmers' market, followed by some splashing around in a lokal lake (just one mosquito bite - whoo!), today we went to a open-air museum. Last time I was there I must've been like 12 or so. Seeing it with "grown-up eyes" was really nice! A lovely and well-curated spot - plus, we did something out and about in the sun. I loved spending my sunday like that!

Writing wise I didn't get much done the last couple of months weeks days. I still have to finish my BBTP ficlet thingy and then I'm continuing to write my entry for Mini Fest. Hopefully, I'll get that done before November comes around. And in between I'm re-writing an old NaNo-novel of mine. That one really needs some editing!

Anyone up to beta-reading a little less than 6k of Snarry (PG-ish)?

So sorry there was no porny drabble from me on Porn Sunday. I was busy suffering from vertigo and a nice bladder infection. As I returned home (i.e. where my family and bf live - not where I live or work) as soon as my doc certified I was unfit for work ("no, stress, no people, no phones, no computer - at least not for work"), I at least had my boyfriend to take care of me. Instead of going out and meeting friends (as originally planned), we spent the weekend on the sofa, watching Sopranos. Not a bad weekend, of course. But then again I'd rather not repeat it while being sick.

Life, as always, is busy and stuff. But since I signed up for both Beltane and Snarry-a-Thon (of course, not Secret Snarry Swap, even though I surely will sign up for that again laaaater this year), you can expect a bit of fiction from me in the upcoming months. :D

It feels actually strange to be where I am, writing-wise. I have finally managed to get my arse out of bed before seven in order to write. And not only are the creative juices floooowing in the morning - I actually like where this is going. Now, I know 6:30am isn't early for a lot of people. I have a friend who gets up at 5am in order to get some writing (especially for NaNo) done. But for me, it's early. I can get up at 8am and still get to work on time. So yay for me!

Speaking about NaNo: I'm participating again, of course. It'll be interesting to see how much writing I'll get done, what with me spending the weekends with the boyfriend and travelling quite a lot during November (so far it's only private travels, though. Yay!)

Other exciting stuff: My office is moving (not far though) and we'll have a new, fancy office that'll look more like what people expect when the walk into a PR agency. Everyone is very excited. Plus, we'll be in an open-plan office from now on. I used to share my office room with two guys only, so this'll be interesting. Not my first time in an open-plan office though.

Anyone up to beta-reading a 1,500 word long fic? It's a quick NC-17 Snarry. You would earn a shiny drabble and loads of gratitude!

Just a short FYI: NaNo is kicking my butt and my day job is also not doing anything to ease the stress (who would've thought *rolls eyes*).

I still have some autumn drabbles I want to post before the adventdrabbles season starts - hopefully you can expect them by Saturday. As for Friday: Don't forget BJ Friday!!! I'll definitely play, despite everything, because BJ. And because of torino10154, of course. <3