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foxmonkeyWell, pandemonium might be a bit harsh. Unglaring introspection, certainly. Is this the way to usher in JC Month? Hell no! But, as others are contemplating the ins or outs of which their umbilicals were once attached, so too shall I indulge in a bit of fannish navel gazing (innie).
JC, dammit! Some numbnuts at the JJB expressed disbelief of the sort labeled, "get a life!" when I mentioned that I'd taken Monday-Wednesday (Thursday?) off for JC's album release. I knew I'd *never* be able to concentrate at work, so I made the choice. Not sure what she was all up in arms about since I'm a homeowner, taxpayer, wife, and wage-earner (40+ hours a week sometimes), so "a life" is something I've got plenty of, thanks. I get three weeks of paid vacation a year. My time, well-earned, to do with as I please. I chose to spend it with Mr. Chasez. And damn, it was well worth it. It was one of the most fabulously squee-ifying times I've spent in this fandom, and I wouldn't change a thing.
JC, dammit! CHICAGO!!!!! I haven't written about this yet, but I surely will soon. You know what I liken Chicago to? Church. The Right Reverend Joshua Scott Chasez was preaching his ass off; he had us all in the palm of his sweet little hand, and baby, there was absolutely nowhere else I wanted to be.
Chicago moment: Let's talk about the crowd pogo during 100 Ways. HOLY FRIGGIN' BEJEEBERS. I mean honestly. I can't even explain how that felt. The floor was shaking, JC was popping, *we* were popping right there with him...it was magic. Sheer magic. Damn scary too, because between moments of bliss, I kept thinking about that Israeli wedding where the floor collapsed and about 300 people were killed. I've never felt a floor bounce like that. The energy was amazing. The man is a god. I've got to see him again. Got to.
NSync, dammit! I've seen them in concert twice, and that's not nearly enough. We've all read the interviews, seen the interviews...there's nothing else like the five of them. Though I was a fan of JC's from like, five seconds in, it wasn't their looks that drew me in, it was their personalities and the way they play off each other. I love the way they're regarded by their peers, that no one's ever had anything bad to say about them. Their work ethic and dedication to what they do simply can't be touched. They've always made me proud to be a fan. And I'm *still* a fan. I'm not going anywhere.
Now...Rupert's my first other-fandom icon. Why? I like Harry Potter. I've been reading the fic for a year or so, I've read the books, I've seen the movies. The kid's a great actor. I certainly hope that my HP/Rupert love doesn't cause me to be shunned by the sparkly fandom - if it does, well, I'd hate to be unfriended because of it, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I'm sure I've been unfriended for less. Won't be the first time, won't be the last time.
Hmmm. I guess that's it, though you're no doubt thinking it's more than enough, shut up already, you cow! To which I say: moo.
JC!
JC, dammit! Some numbnuts at the JJB expressed disbelief of the sort labeled, "get a life!" when I mentioned that I'd taken Monday-Wednesday (Thursday?) off for JC's album release. I knew I'd *never* be able to concentrate at work, so I made the choice. Not sure what she was all up in arms about since I'm a homeowner, taxpayer, wife, and wage-earner (40+ hours a week sometimes), so "a life" is something I've got plenty of, thanks. I get three weeks of paid vacation a year. My time, well-earned, to do with as I please. I chose to spend it with Mr. Chasez. And damn, it was well worth it. It was one of the most fabulously squee-ifying times I've spent in this fandom, and I wouldn't change a thing.
JC, dammit! CHICAGO!!!!! I haven't written about this yet, but I surely will soon. You know what I liken Chicago to? Church. The Right Reverend Joshua Scott Chasez was preaching his ass off; he had us all in the palm of his sweet little hand, and baby, there was absolutely nowhere else I wanted to be.
Chicago moment: Let's talk about the crowd pogo during 100 Ways. HOLY FRIGGIN' BEJEEBERS. I mean honestly. I can't even explain how that felt. The floor was shaking, JC was popping, *we* were popping right there with him...it was magic. Sheer magic. Damn scary too, because between moments of bliss, I kept thinking about that Israeli wedding where the floor collapsed and about 300 people were killed. I've never felt a floor bounce like that. The energy was amazing. The man is a god. I've got to see him again. Got to.
NSync, dammit! I've seen them in concert twice, and that's not nearly enough. We've all read the interviews, seen the interviews...there's nothing else like the five of them. Though I was a fan of JC's from like, five seconds in, it wasn't their looks that drew me in, it was their personalities and the way they play off each other. I love the way they're regarded by their peers, that no one's ever had anything bad to say about them. Their work ethic and dedication to what they do simply can't be touched. They've always made me proud to be a fan. And I'm *still* a fan. I'm not going anywhere.
Now...Rupert's my first other-fandom icon. Why? I like Harry Potter. I've been reading the fic for a year or so, I've read the books, I've seen the movies. The kid's a great actor. I certainly hope that my HP/Rupert love doesn't cause me to be shunned by the sparkly fandom - if it does, well, I'd hate to be unfriended because of it, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I'm sure I've been unfriended for less. Won't be the first time, won't be the last time.
Hmmm. I guess that's it, though you're no doubt thinking it's more than enough, shut up already, you cow! To which I say: moo.
JC!
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Date: 2004-06-01 04:34 pm (UTC)Dear lord, I remember! The floor felt like a trampoline... what an incredible moment!!
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Date: 2004-06-01 04:44 pm (UTC)Wasn't that unbelievable? I was simultaneously blissed out and freaked out. ;-) One of the best experiences *evah.*
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Date: 2004-06-01 04:37 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-06-01 04:48 pm (UTC)Every minute I spent freezing in the line was worth it, and then some. And the second show, my feet were KILLING me. Killing me! But as soon as JC hopped onstage it was all about him. Amazing night. :-)
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Date: 2004-06-01 04:52 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-06-01 04:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-06-01 04:46 pm (UTC)LOL! That's a righteous icon you're sporting, baby. Rupert! See? I knew you had good taste. ;-)
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Date: 2004-06-01 04:53 pm (UTC)Harry. Snaaaaaaaape.
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Date: 2004-06-01 04:59 pm (UTC)::hack::wheeze::cough::
Aiiiiiiiiiiiii! Your icon is killing me! I'm melting! Melting...! Oh, what a world...
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-06-01 05:30 pm (UTC)You are an evil, evil woman with twisted taste in pairings. ::flees::
Hey, are you aware of the Harry thingie on A&E tomorrow night? I have no idea what's involved, but there must be interviews with the kids. They showed a little of shaggy!Rupert, and it looked a bit like the ABC interview thingie.
Knowing me I'll forget until halfway through. ;-p
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:36 pm (UTC)You are an evil, evil woman with twisted taste in pairings. ::flees::
One day we should do a fic rec exchange. One Harry/Ron for one Harry/Snape.
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:43 pm (UTC)9 eastern. I've given up trying to tape things (errr, Mr. Foxmonkey. Kill! Kill!) but I'm going to write myself a stickie note and pop it on the TV.
You are an evil, evil woman with twisted taste in pairings. ::flees:: One day we should do a fic rec exchange. One Harry/Ron for one Harry/Snape.
Hmmm. I can do that. I've read a Ron/Snape and liked it and *never* would have believed that would be possible, so maybe, just maybe, there's a Harry/Snape out there I could get through. ::twitch:: Maybe.
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:52 pm (UTC)And stop twitching!!! :p
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Date: 2004-06-01 06:01 pm (UTC)Yes, post-Hogwarts, please. Uhm, I think Seventh year might be the earliest I could go.
Would you rather have a Ron/Harry or Ron/Draco rec? Or Ron/Snape? Ron/Sirius? ;-)
And stop twitching!!! :p
I caaaaaaaaan't. I think about it and my legs and arms start flailing. What's that curse? Tarantellagrasomethingorother? That's what Harry/Snape is for me. Instant Tarantellagra. ;-p
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Date: 2004-06-01 06:08 pm (UTC)Ron/Snape? ::twich:: ::twich::
Ron/Sirius? ::twich:: ::twich:: ::twich::
Harry/Ron, please. I think I can handle that. Or does my excessive twitching mean I havee to read one of those other pairings?
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Date: 2004-06-01 06:16 pm (UTC)That's *exactly* what it means. Hmmm, I'll look through my links and see if I can find one of each that won't scar (or scare) you too badly. ;-p Embrace the Ron love!
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Date: 2004-06-01 06:18 pm (UTC)*sobs*
I'm off to find you some Harry/Snape!
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Date: 2004-06-01 06:38 pm (UTC)Bwahahaha! My evil plan is falling into place!
I can't remember if I've given you these links before or not, but in any case, I know you haven't read them. ;-p
Ron/Sirius: A '57 Vincent And A Red-Headed Boy, by Icarus
Ron/Snape: Far Too Personal, by Icarus
I'm off to find you some Harry/Snape!
Now it's *my* turn to sob. Picking just the right R/D and R/H will take some thinking. Don't want you to run screaming, after all. ;-)
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Date: 2004-06-01 07:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-06-05 07:42 pm (UTC)I can't say I'll get behind Ron/Sirius but I'll admit that I read the sequel to "Far Too Personal."
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Date: 2004-06-01 06:30 pm (UTC)Short but deeply sweet.
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Date: 2004-06-01 06:29 pm (UTC)So sayeth the shepherd.... SO SAYETH THE FLOCK!
:D
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Date: 2004-06-01 06:34 pm (UTC)(I rec'd Definition. I shall convert Fox.)
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Date: 2004-06-01 06:46 pm (UTC)Testify! ::raises hands, sways::
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Date: 2004-06-01 04:51 pm (UTC)And, AMEN to your intelligent response to that moron's "get a life" comment! I completely agree. I'm surprised I didn't drive myself off the road from distraction after I bought it.
PS. I thought of that floor collasping too. But then...JC...and I just. Well. You were there. ;)
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:15 pm (UTC)Eeee, me too! I've been to a number of concerts, but those two shows were absolutely amazing, definitely my favorites. I loved the closeness in the venue, so intimate, so *right there.* You could feel the crowd giving back the energy he was putting out. Well, you know. You were there. :-D
PS. I thought of that floor collasping too. But then...JC...and I just. Well. You were there. ;)
Was that the freakiest thing? But, JC! Yep, I know what you mean. :-)
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:23 pm (UTC)I completely agree. If you and beth (sleepyforme) hadn't been there to hold me up, I probably would have fallen over. It had been the first time I'd seen any of them (let alone SINGING) in a couple years. Yes. I was gone.
He knew exactly what he was doing.
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:31 pm (UTC)Yes! Sexy and sweet and in control. He had us in the palm of his hand and he knew it. And that's *so* hot. ;-)
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Date: 2004-06-01 04:54 pm (UTC)And, the JC concerts were the most fun thing ever, weren't they? I'm so glad you came!
And, the girl on the JJB is a complete nitwit.
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:38 pm (UTC)Pandemonium's a bit strong, but I was surprised to see so many people talking about fandom and drifting away. Follow my friends list. The hiatus and such, and Lance's nose and Jessie and all sorts of things. Harry Potter and LoTRs, and who's drifting away.
And, the JC concerts were the most fun thing ever, weren't they? I'm so glad you came!
I'm very, very glad I was there. And hanging out at your apartment, laughing at Kaidoh/Karupin! Prince of Tennis! That was a ton of fun, thank you very much for inviting me to stay with you. :-)
And, the girl on the JJB is a complete nitwit.
Honestly. Let she who doesn't hang out at an NSync board cast the first stone. Some people, man.
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Date: 2004-06-01 04:54 pm (UTC)I don't think if I was in that Church that I could have thoughts pure of heart. *smirks*
Ummmmmmmmmm
Are you going to Buffalo on Friday? Please say you are! PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE??!?!?!?!
It would not be the same without you!
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:06 pm (UTC)Woman! Are you kidding? Perving on the Rev. is mandatory in the Church of Chasez. ;-)
Are you going to Buffalo on Friday? Please say you are! PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE??!?!?!?!
I wish I were. I really don't know how I'm going to swing seeing him again since he won't be with Brit when she swings through Columbus (damn it). Unless he plans another series of concerts after these are through, I probably won't see him again. Aiiiiiiiiiiii, that hurt to type.
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Date: 2004-06-02 12:43 pm (UTC)Oh, and did I mention that tickets are only 18?
Come on, you know you want to come! *pouts* pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?
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Date: 2004-06-01 04:55 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-06-01 05:02 pm (UTC)It was all over the news over here. It's been awhile but I know CNN covered it quite a bit, and I'm pretty sure it was on my local news as well. The footage was absolutely horrifying, and you couldn't watch ten minutes of TV without seeing either the clip or reference to it.
Feeling the floor shake like that, that wedding was the first thing that came to mind. I kept thinking that the building engineers *surely* knew what they were doing, so I just held my breath, crossed my fingers and hoped for the best! But yes, seriously scary. I've never felt anything like that.
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Date: 2004-06-01 04:56 pm (UTC)And Chicago! Woo! But yes, I had a moment of squigy feeling at the floor, too.
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:21 pm (UTC)Exactly! And I'm thinking, you're hanging out at an NSync board just like I am, cow, so shut up. ;-)
That was one of the best things ever, reading the liner notes, posting, and listening to the tunes. Just wonderful. :-)
And Chicago! Woo! But yes, I had a moment of squigy feeling at the floor, too.
That floor! Holy hannah, I'm glad I wasn't the only one who had at least a moment of freaked-outness. But, JC! Singing! Bouncing! Bejeebus, terrifying and exhilarating, all at once.
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:30 pm (UTC)I so wish I could have met you and Shine, Kati, Katie and Beth there. I should have tried harder.
As for those dumb ass comments on the JJB. I remember seeing them and thinking, okay you people spend hours upon hours on this board kissing up to scary people, and you think she doesn't have a life? Give me a break.
JC!
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Date: 2004-06-01 05:47 pm (UTC)I wish there'd been a good place to meet up after, though I don't think any of us knew we'd be as tired as we were. Chicago (unexpectedly) shutting down at 1:30 a.m. didn't help, either!
Standing in line in the freezing cold took a lot out of me. And the concerts - I'm usually pumped after concerts, but Chasez pretty much drained me. It was such an emotional thing, you know? We should plan a Midwest NSync Slasher get together, and because I love the town, it should be in Chicago. ;-)
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Date: 2004-06-01 08:54 pm (UTC)