this magic, this drunken semaphore

[seren_ccd]

Hi! Things!

1. I've been home sick with, at first, a UTI, and then a lovely reaction to the antibiotics. Seriously, I've never had a headache like the one I had yesterday in my life. I practically wrapped my pillow around my head to ease it. Today was filled with a long nap, lots of tea and water and the second season of Call the Midwife, because I love the fact that the ladies are front and center THE WHOLE TIME.

2. My Het Big Bang is making slow progress at the moment after my whirlwind of writing. BUT! It shall be done.

3. We are moving! Again! Back to Scotland! Yay?

Actually, it is Yay, we liked it up there and I think I can get a pretty good job. We've already found a decent flat for not very much in a good part of town. Hardwood floors and a view of the Firth of Tay. Although, I hate moving SO MUCH. Argh.

4. I have now seen Mad Max: Fury Road and Spy and I loved them both for pretty much the same reason. Women, front and center, being fantastic. Being badass and vulnerable and funny and, at the end of the day, taking no crap from anyone. Awesome and very entertaining. I mean, even if you aren't interested in anything apart from watching something entertaining - these two films are darn entertaining.

5. I just discovered that my local Tesco (boo, hiss!) has Libby's pumpkin in a can! *flails* I can never find this stuff over here. The amazing aj had to post me some once! They're probably SO overpriced, and I know it's summer, but I'm making pumpkin pie this weekend, I don't even care.

How is everyone? Staying cool?

Happy Thursday! ♥

Comments

[tabaqui]

Aw, I'm sorry you got to feeling so bad! I swear, antibiotics are awesome but they are *so hard* on your body.

I love Call the Midwife! Chummy is my favorite. :)

[seren-ccd.livejournal.com]

They're SUCH a pain! If there's a side effect to be had, I'll have it!

Chummy is my favorite! Followed very closely by Sister Bernadette!

[hiddencait.livejournal.com]

Oh ick! Those are never fun, and antibiotic reactions are the worsts. I'm allergic to pennicillan so it's always a crapshoot of what they can give me and what side effects I might end up with.

Glad the move looks to positive though! I thought I remembered you saying you enjoyed Scotland. Someday I'd love to arrange to visit you there down the road! Lord knows we've "known" each other long enough online by this point LOL. Plus, visit to Scotland - I'm not seeing a negative here lol.

Haven't seen Spy, but Mad Max Fury Road is easily one of my top 10 movies now. Just loved the hell out of it! (ETA: if you ever decide to write Furiosa/Max I will probably squeal like a ship obsessed toddler. On the other hand, I heart your banter but Max barely speaks so... this could be a problem LOL)

[seren-ccd.livejournal.com]

ANYTIME YOU WANT TO VISIT, YOU LET ME KNOW!!! We'll hit all the pubs and drink copious amounts of tea. ;D

Mad Max was SO intense and just plain amazing. And you're so right about about Max. He doesn't exactly do chatty!

[hiddencait.livejournal.com]

Oh don't tempt me!!! I would absolutely LOVE to spend a week back in the UK again. Just pricey to manage it :( But hell yeah, it you are game to have a guest for a week or so (or just to help me find a reasonably priced hotel or B&B nearby lol) then let me know once you are settled it. It wouldn't be this year, but I'd love to try it in the next year or so. I really think I'd have a blast hanging out with you in person! And I could possibly manage to smuggle in US baking supplies for you LOL

It really REALLY was. I full on just sat through the first viewing with my hands clasped across my chest and just hearts-eyes stared at the screen. Tom Hardy definitely mastered the strong silent time. How the hell had he managed to swing under my radar anyway? I mean he has basically the trifecta of things that made me swoon over Renner and Karl - puppy dog eyes complete with adorable brow wrinkling, fantastic hands/forearms, and a helluva voice (when not playing a strong silent type LOL).