Because I haven't posted in a while....

[corilannam]

Things that are making me happy:

1) Sports Night! -- I was catching up on Craig Ferguson episodes last night, and one of the guests from a week or so ago was Peter Krause. I had a wistful thought that it was a shame that there was no way he'd ever mention Sports Night so many years later. But then he told a random story about when he and Josh Charles flew to Vegas together and saw a Cirque du Soleil show.

2) The Emmys -- I generally consider the Emmys to be a load of BS in terms of actually honoring the best television programs, but occasionally they get it right (probably by accident). I was ecstatic to see Kyle Chandler win (as well as FNL winning for writing). I may have even cried a little. Nice to see some recognition, even at the eleventh hour, for the best show on television in recent years. I was also thrilled to see Melissa McCarthy win, because I like her and it's always awesome to see a woman of size get some positive recognition.

3) Bradley freaking James, the most delicious dork in the world.

4) DADT is officially history today! A Washington Post editorial called it "a massive victory for common sense and decency over bigotry and legalized discrimination," which pretty much sums it up.

Some interesting reading:
--The actual notice of the repeal sent to all Army personnel today
--Nation gives a collective shrug at end of DADT, mostly talking about reactions at the various military academies
--Closeted service member: DADT repeal makes no difference
--Post-'don't ask', gay Navy Lt. marries - this story's been going around a lot today, about the Navy lieutenant who married his partner at midnight, right as the repeal went into effect. They're from Tucson, which makes me extra happy.

5) Colin Morgan!


Things that are not making me happy:

1) I have tremendous, unshifting, boulder-like writer's block. I'm managing to write emails at work, but only barely. I want to finish some stories so badly I could cry, but the sight of an open Word doc makes me flinch away like a vampire who forgot their sunglasses. I haven't even been able to finish editing the rest of my pthon entries to repost. Argh.

2) Exercise. See above, only substitute "athletic shoe" for "open Word doc." Argh.

3) My mom's housing situation is still very much in limbo. She isn't talking about killing herself anymore, at least, which is happy-making. Nonetheless, I beat myself up constantly for not having gone into a career lucrative enough to be able to support her myself.

4) I had a 4th thing, but I can't remember it. This is probably a good thing!

Comments

[kerryblaze.livejournal.com]

Melissa McCarthy winning made me so so happy. Such an incredible actress who has been around forever.

Four *hugs* even for the one you can't remember. :)

[lolafeist.livejournal.com]

Your good things: <3 <3 <3

I hope so much that your writer's block works itself out. I have no advice because when mine was bad (for years) it took time and there wasn't much else I could do. But I still get days when I'm overwhelmed with anxiety just at the thought of OPENING a doc, so I get that. You're amazing and I have faith that your words will find their way back.

[giselleslash.livejournal.com]

SO thrilled about Kyle's win as well, and FNL's writing win. I mean I love Mad Man like I love chocolate but enough already. We get it, Emmy, you've got a Mad Man boner, but it's time to move it along. Some FNL love in the Best Drama category would've been amazing (or even a Game of Thrones win).

Bradley James is basically the prettiest, most charming dork ever.

And so sorry about your mom. *hugs* It's so hard not to be able to do all the things for your parents that they did for you.

[bookaddict43.livejournal.com]

Aren't Colin and Bradley beautiful?

Sorry about the writer's block and your mum *hugs you*. I hope things improve for both of you.

Yay about DADT!! This is a historic occassion.

[slightlytookish]

I'm so sorry your mom's housing situation hasn't improved. It's so hard not to be able to help your parents :/ And I hope your writer's block goes away asap. I know it's an incredibly frustrating and saddening thing. *hugs*

All the Merlin interviews being posted these days is definitely a happy-making distraction :)

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Oh, those Bradley and Colin vids were very much happy making. (and I always feel weird referring to them by first name as if I know them personally or something.)

But I am sorry about your sad making things like your writer's block and whatever it is that your mom's going through. All I can say is that I hope all that looks up very soon!

[bethbetter.livejournal.com]

the sight of an open Word doc makes me flinch away like a vampire who forgot their sunglasses
You have said this the best way ever. I FEEL YOUR SUNBURN-Y PAIN.

I am thrilled to bits for Kyle. He is so amazing on that show (I'm still back on season three, because I'm terribly slow like that). It's great that he finally got recognized at the end.

And about your mom? You have to know that the fact that you care is a comfort. So many people don't give a hoot what happens to their parents. You just do the best you can. *big hugs*

[squidgiepdx]

I'll have to watch this later from the hotel (work network is WAY too slow), but EEEEE!!!! That is so cool! I love that Peter still talks about Sports Night. You should see Josh Charles and Josh Malina spar on Twitter occasionally. Too funny. :)

[echoing-seas.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping things are getting better for you, and I wanted to thank you for the vid links of Bradley and Colin :) They made me happy, too :D

I'm sending you *hugs* though, and I hope your writer's block decides to go away...I'm dealing mine at the moment too though, so I can relate!

[archaeologist-d.livejournal.com]

Sorry about the writer's block. Hopefully it will pass!