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“In the midst of winter I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” -Albert Camus

*Got my extra sleep-in day accomplished! *Usually I figure any day under 10F degrees or over 90F degrees should just be considered a free pass day to do whatever, but unfortunately we’re in the midst of quite a few under-10 days, and I think I’d feel better if I got moving and did stuff. (Indoor […]

Aw, Star Wars… you be the moon, i’ll be the earth (and when we burst, start over), by notcaycepollard “Where were the two of you last night?” Poe asks the next morning, and Rey yawns, passes Finn the plate of rehydrated bread.

Things I would like to do today, but will probably not be doing: 1. snuggle down in my blanket nest 2. spend the day napping 3. reach 10,000 steps Things I would prefer not to do today, but will probably be doing anyway: 1. drive 2. spend the day at work 3. make my bed […]

The final light chart for outdoor Christmas lights here at the apartment complex. Fewer than I expected, based on years past. (The weekends did fall sort of weirdly this year — it felt a bit too soon for lights right up until it felt a bit too late.) Building 1 (o’s are lights) o x […]

Yuletide 2017 has arrived! I definitely don’t have the time required to really dive into it at the moment, but a quick shoutout to this summary, which is The Best: Jessica and Matt are teaming up to fight ninjas. What a dumb idea. (No Eyes in Team, Yuletide 2017)

After a day full of merry and bright, here’s to a night full of peace and calm. <3

Sometimes it’s hard for me to strike a balance between making a day special and making it stressful. My 2017 suggestions for a special and low-stress Christmas Eve day: *Light a candle. (Could be an electric candle!) *Go for a walk outside. (Gotta get yesterday’s mail anyway!) *Eat a special snack. (Now is a great […]

What the heck is going on with time passing in TLJ? When did Poe have time to fix the jacket? When did any of them (except Rey) sleep? I am basically willing to accept that there was some amount of time between the destruction of Starkiller in the first movie and the evacuation we see […]

More Christmas fics! ‘Tis the season. only fools rush in, by andromeda3116 (A Jyn/Cassian fake!dating modern AU where they spend Christmas at an English manor.) “Jyn talked herself into a corner with her grandma,” Han explained. “Now she needs a fake boyfriend for Christmas.” Mistletoe’s Overrated Anyway, by stilinski (A Stiles/Derek super fluffy AU where […]