*dies*

Heating is back on at work but I'm glad I decided not to go in because I still feel awful. Thankfully the super-strong night medicine I took last night did its job and I slept well. It's just unfortunate that I'm awake now and feeling crap again.

Maybe after a shower and some lunch I'll feel a bit more human. I'm supposed to be cooking Christmas dinner tomorrow night so I really hope I'm better by then :(

I still haven't heard anything back from stop_plagiarism but I guess with it being the holidays it's going to take a bit longer. I have to say that all the comments I received for the fic after the accusation was made, not one of them has been negative so that's good.

My wariness about writing has gone anyway and the good thing about me having to go into work this afternoon is that I can mail my Gemini fic to myself and try and get it finished before Christmas.

This morning I found a lovely e mail in my inbox from someone who's not even on my friends list

Hi,

I wanted to let you know how sorry I am that you've been embroiled in a recent kerfuffle about plagiarism. It must be terribly hard on you.

Years ago, when I was in the Buffy fandom, I wrote a short story. A week later, another short story appeared that had the same two characters in the same setting at the same time (episode based) discussing very similar things.

My first thought was plagiarism. Then I caught my breath and realized that we'd had pretty much the same idea and there really was only so many ways to present that idea. Later, I was writing a story when someone else posted something similar. I decided not to post mine because I was worried about the plagiarism charge (and I think they did a better job with it than I was doing.)

Similar ideas happen. That's part of fandom.

Anyway - I'm sorry that the other author didn't take a minute or day or week to catch her breath and think it over before making accusations.

Make me your bitch

If you had me under your command and could make me write anything, regardless of whether or not I know the fandom or if anybody even writes fic in that fandom and no matter how crack-addled it might be,what would you love to see me write?

I don't guarantee I'll write any of these, but if a plot bunny unexpectedly attacks, then I suppose you never know...

Make me your bitch

If you had me under your command and could make me write anything, regardless of whether or not I know the fandom or if anybody even writes fic in that fandom and no matter how crack-addled it might be,what would you love to see me write?

I don't guarantee I'll write any of these, but if a plot bunny unexpectedly attacks, then I suppose you never know...

I'll stop whining soon

Sorry, I do not cope well with being ill and it makes me whine a lot. Feel free to ignore me. LOL.

I have no idea how I'm going to make it into work this afternoon. Just popping out for some lunch has left me feeling drained. If I'd realised sooner that I still felt this bad I'd have cancelled the interview. It's too late now though :(

I'm going to head out as soon as I' done eating. It'll leave me plenty of time to get there and have a sit down

I'll stop whining soon

Sorry, I do not cope well with being ill and it makes me whine a lot. Feel free to ignore me. LOL.

I have no idea how I'm going to make it into work this afternoon. Just popping out for some lunch has left me feeling drained. If I'd realised sooner that I still felt this bad I'd have cancelled the interview. It's too late now though :(

I'm going to head out as soon as I' done eating. It'll leave me plenty of time to get there and have a sit down

Meme

Stolen from eleclya_m

The year in review meme - post the first line from the first entry of each month.

January
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

February
I don't like Valentine's Day.

March
off_that_bridge was kind enough to look at what I have of my SV fic and I'm feeling a little better about it now.

April
flickums, Batman is on TV

May
I feel rotten this morning and I'm hoping to god it's hay fever.

June
Title: Farm Fresh

July
1. The Odyssey - Homer

August
Title: Back For Good

September
One of my icons has been nominated at smvl_awards *is all kinds of happy*

October
How many episodes of Smallville have featured it snowing?

November
I bit my tongue yesterday and now it's all swollen and sore.

December
Today started off so well and then this afternoon just descended into suckage.

Meme

Stolen from eleclya_m

The year in review meme - post the first line from the first entry of each month.

January
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

February
I don't like Valentine's Day.

March
off_that_bridge was kind enough to look at what I have of my SV fic and I'm feeling a little better about it now.

April
flickums, Batman is on TV

May
I feel rotten this morning and I'm hoping to god it's hay fever.

June
Title: Farm Fresh

July
1. The Odyssey - Homer

August
Title: Back For Good

September
One of my icons has been nominated at smvl_awards *is all kinds of happy*

October
How many episodes of Smallville have featured it snowing?

November
I bit my tongue yesterday and now it's all swollen and sore.

December
Today started off so well and then this afternoon just descended into suckage.

Shiny things

Check out the most awesome cover herohunter made for I Believe! EEEE! I love it!

( I Believe )

And, for no real reason, here is the header I was going to use for my journal until I decided I liked the flickering candles better

( Snow! )

Shiny things

Check out the most awesome cover herohunter made for I Believe! EEEE! I love it!

( I Believe )

And, for no real reason, here is the header I was going to use for my journal until I decided I liked the flickering candles better

( Snow! )

Home

Well, if the last post didn't give it away, I'm home.

Bumped into a guy I used to work with on the way in and he gave me a lift so that was nice.

Interview went fine, it was a guy I used to work with so he was nice and gentle with me when I explained I was technically off sick. He'd travelled in from Harrogate so I'd have felt bad for not turning up.

Boss told me to go back home as soon as the interview was over. He got me to fill in my timesheet for this week so if I'm not feeling better tomorrow I don't have to go in. YAY.

I've e mailed the girl I'm going to see Take That with on Saturday and told her there's a chance I won't make it. Judging by how tired I feel now after a 30 minute walk I'm not sure I can handle 3+ hours in a crowded arena plus walking to and from the station. It'll depend how I feel on Saturday I guess.

Going to see Enchanted tonight. Dave wanted to go at 8:30 but I've talked him into going to the earlier one so I can just go to bed afterwards. Right now I need to have a nap.

Home

Well, if the last post didn't give it away, I'm home.

Bumped into a guy I used to work with on the way in and he gave me a lift so that was nice.

Interview went fine, it was a guy I used to work with so he was nice and gentle with me when I explained I was technically off sick. He'd travelled in from Harrogate so I'd have felt bad for not turning up.

Boss told me to go back home as soon as the interview was over. He got me to fill in my timesheet for this week so if I'm not feeling better tomorrow I don't have to go in. YAY.

I've e mailed the girl I'm going to see Take That with on Saturday and told her there's a chance I won't make it. Judging by how tired I feel now after a 30 minute walk I'm not sure I can handle 3+ hours in a crowded arena plus walking to and from the station. It'll depend how I feel on Saturday I guess.

Going to see Enchanted tonight. Dave wanted to go at 8:30 but I've talked him into going to the earlier one so I can just go to bed afterwards. Right now I need to have a nap.

Just woke up

Really not in the mood for the cinema but if I don't go now I'm not going to get to see it at all

Just woke up

Really not in the mood for the cinema but if I don't go now I'm not going to get to see it at all

Enchanted

Best film I've seen this year

Sweeny Todd trailer also looks cool!

Enchanted

Best film I've seen this year

Sweeny Todd trailer also looks cool!

Christmas cheer

Stole this from roxymissrose

Merry Christmas!

Christmas cheer

Stole this from roxymissrose

Merry Christmas!

Ick

My cold medicine is Kryptonite Green in colour and tastes about as pleasant. LOL.

You'd think with all the modern technological advances they'd be able to make medicine taste nice. I know it's to stop kiddies drinking a whole bottle by accident but still...ick!

Ick

My cold medicine is Kryptonite Green in colour and tastes about as pleasant. LOL.

You'd think with all the modern technological advances they'd be able to make medicine taste nice. I know it's to stop kiddies drinking a whole bottle by accident but still...ick!

Quick question

Does anyone with easy access to the S7 episodes mind doing a little thing for me. Doesn't need to be word for word but how does Bizarro explain his backstory in ep 1. I remember something about a lab experiment but that's about it

Ta muchly in advance

Quick question

Does anyone with easy access to the S7 episodes mind doing a little thing for me. Doesn't need to be word for word but how does Bizarro explain his backstory in ep 1. I remember something about a lab experiment but that's about it

Ta muchly in advance