Today could be better

[cornerofmadness]

Yesterday morning I thought huh did Rocket eat that much before going out? then remembered the sounds of something trying to get into the house so I took note of how much food was in the bowl last night (because he was out last night) sure enough the bowl was mostly empty and the food Rocket threw on the floor was gone so yeah, whatever it is, is in here. I'm going to get traps for inside the closets and cabinets (since I've heard it under the sink). Sigh. Rocket wants out but it's so cold I'm not letting him go so maybe he can get whatever it is.

Something happened today that's never happened before: Six students from my morning microbiology class after 1 pm but before the 230 anatomy class dropped me and went with the other professor. Either I was so bad in class one or maybe they were in my friday lab and didn't want that. That means my friday lab is empty which drops the lab which drops me below full time in my contract by .5 hours. My dean says it shouldn't matter. We'll see

Fannish 50

First threesentenceficathon is open and yet somehow I managed to put my comments in the wrong posts. I need to redo that (OMFG my brain any more) but I did write two (from 2024 as it turns out because again I'm failing at life)

All Thumbs hazbin hotel (and here we go with more kudos on this thing I sneezed out in 10 minutes than something I worked so hard on)

Needs Unmet Helluva Boss


So fannish 50 today (so it's not another negative fan post) what is your forever fandom? Even if you're not actively writing/drawing in it any more, is there a fandom you think you'd love forever? For me, it's Star Trek. I still watch it with great fondness. I wish I could see more of the newer stuff even though I have to admit I didn't much care for S1 of Discover and Picard got a bit...not really feeling like star trek. I really need to watch Lower Deck.

It's odd though. I have never been able to write much in this fandom. Drabbles and flash fic is pretty much it. The really weird thing is way back in the 80s I had been asked into a ST writing convention as a potential author (I think one of my professors arranged this) but it was so restrictive I couldn't imagine trying it. I guess I regret it a bit.


As for the aforementioned negative thing there's this here on reddit. To recap it, some people don't like Angel Dust because he does have some negative gay stereotypes (the non stop sexual comeons which actually DO die down once we realize why he does it) and him being drug addicted etc etc

So this person waited in line for an autograph from a voice actor then mocked it up to make it look like the VA supported their campaign against the character and the creator.

this is a bit unhinged. I mean I came through Buffy's toxic fandom. I watched Supernatural's even worse fandom from the sidelines via friends but man this is a step way too far.

Comments

[spikedluv]

Sorry you've gotten proof that whatever it is is inside the house now. o_O

Also sorry about the hours. I hope the dean is correct.

[cornerofmadness]

thanks

yeah if she's wrong I just have to work in the tutoring center for an hour a week, it'll be fine

[suzume]

Woah, you also got that feeling from ST: Picard? Because I definitely got it too! I felt like it kind of started getting more Star Trek-like in the third season, but by then it was pretty much over.

Discovery S1 was all over the place, I felt, dramatically. I think it gradually turned more Star Trek-like, but with big over-arching stories for each season.

Man, though, Lower Decks really has a lot going for it, with most of the episodes only being loosely tied together (until the final season, but I think if you get to that part, you're probably already sold on the show).

[cornerofmadness]

Definitely got the feeling with most of the 21st century Trek is like they thought it was too nice so they went super dark and it's just not working for me, Picard especially (I heard S3 was great but I haven't gotten that far)

I'm not ruling out more of Discovery but I haven't had time to do it

I've heard nothing but good things about Lower Decks

[suzume]

Yeah, I think most of Picard went far too dark (I don't think it gets better in the 2nd season either).

Well, you know, it's all about your opinion of the general storylines.

It's just SO GOOD. I was really sorry when it ended for good at the end of the 5th season. ;_;

[cornerofmadness]

Yeah I heard S2 of Picard wasn't all that good but 3 redeemed it but it's definitely dark, darker than I want trek to be.

I'll keep that in mind for lower deck

[suzume]

Seriously though, I LOVED Lower Decks, came pretty close to beating out my favorite (Voyager).

[cornerofmadness]

good to know.

speaking of your favorite it's celebrating it's 30th anniversary this week and I felt my bones turn to dust learning that

[suzume]

Yeah, I can't believe it! I've been seeing some stuff regarding it on Tumblr. (I was 7 when it originally aired- I mean, dude)

[cornerofmadness]

ha, I was finishing my medical residency when it aired. I was 27. Dear God.

I asked mom how long ago she thought it aired. She's like 15 years ago. No mom...

[suzume]

Ha ha, wow. You're twenty-years older than me (but, honestly, that's more or less what I expected)

Ah, your mother....... XD;

[cornerofmadness]

Yeah I'm probably closer to your mom in age (getting old and crabby at this point)

[suzume]

Hmm, probably true... But I get along well with my mom, so it stands to reason I could also get along well with you! :D

[cornerofmadness]

same and I have friends 20 years older than me as well. Age is relative. Interests matter more IMO

[suzume]

Yes! I agree!