ficrecs and other ways to pass the time

[mrspollifax]

First, and most importantly, a ficrec. Because a_loquita wrote me fic! Sam/Jack fic! Really fabulous Sam/Jack fic, though of course that is a given considering the source. *g* The fic is The Plan, and it is cabin fic (squee) and you should all go read it right now because it is wonderful. And also because I said so. ;)

Second, things teevee. I am watching exactly two shows at the moment, Fringe and Castle. I am caught up on both shows, and probably every thought I have has been said already by someone else, so I won't natter on. But I will say that both of these shows this season have confirmed my theory that two-part season openers work way better than single episodes. Or more accurately, that I really wish both shows had chosen to go with two-part openers this season. It helps avert the second-and-third-episode doldrums. But as of episode four, both are back in gear I think.

Also, flist, if you are not watching Fringe, or if you tried and had trouble getting through the first season, season four is actually proving to be a great place to jump in. And it is way less gross, lol. Seriously, Olivia Dunham is one of my favorite female characters ever on television - I mean, up there with Sam Carter and CJ Cregg, you guys. And I need more people to be watching this show so that it will get a fifth season.

Now, Sanctuary. Seriously, y'all, I need some convincing. Honest confession: I quit watching halfway through last season - I was feeling lackluster about it, and then they moved it to Monday and that was it. I haven't watched an episode since. At this point, I can't seem to work up any enthusiasm at all for getting back into it. Still love Amanda Tapping, of course, but the show is not pushing my buttons anymore and I can't figure out why. Anyone want to sell me on it?

And last, fic writing. Am totally geared up and really really wanting to write some Gateverse fic right now - but my brain keeps getting sucked in by the small universe of black holes otherwise known as my unfinished major Stargate fic projects. The ones that I still want to finish, but just plain do not have the writing chops to get done yet if you know what I mean. Too long, too plotty, too complicated, need to rewatch 15 episodes before I can do this one, etc etc etc. And every new idea I have I think, well, no, actually, that goes over here with this story, doesn't it? Or it might, so I shouldn't try to write it as its own story, because I might want it back later. I can't quite figure out how to cajole the brain out of this cycle short of deleting everything in my wip folder, and I'm not prepared to do that just yet. *frustrated*

That is all. This post totally reads like a grade school essay, compete with transition words. *g*

Comments

[mrspollifax.livejournal.com]

Part of it for me was that I felt like they lost some focus with the longer season ... so since they are going back to the shorter format this season I should probably give it another try. But I'm all behind and have this hang-up about watching shows in order! lol We'll see.

Ah, Psych! I used to watch Psych, too, but that one sort of lost me last season, too. Mostly because my Tivo filled up when I wasn't paying attention and so I missed a bunch of episodes. Again, my watching TV in order OCD in effect! I'll catch up someday.