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So anyway. I was going to make a post about how I've started my spring semester, that I really like all my classes, and that I survived clothes shopping. I was even going to post some fannish stuff, for the first time in ages. However, all those plans just went out the window, because I just saw the new chapter of Saiyuki Reload over at radiofreebanri and I have lost the ability to make a complete, coherent sentence.

In conclusion, OH MY GOD!!!

Someone please come talk with me about this, because I am flailing all over the place and need to analyze this EXCITING NEW TURN OF EVENTS. And also flail more. Yes.

As everyone scrambles to back up their journals and set things up on other sites, I thought I ought to toss in my info so you all know where to find me in case things go sour sometime in the future. I currently have journals on InsaneJournal, JournalFen, and GreatestJournal under the same name, and all of my entries are backed up there. I'm still in the process of fixing them up and organizing icons and layouts, tagging posts, etc etc, so they ought to be looking a little more presentable soon. I'm also tracking down and friending others who have journals on those sites, so if you have one let me know so I can find you. :)

It's worth noting that I'm not planning on leaving LiveJournal any time soon, and this site will probably remain my primary journaling site, at least until I get more comfortable with the others. We'll see how things go, and where fandom drifts. Meanwhile, the info about where I am and the links to my other journals can be found in this entry, which will stay at the top of my journal so anyone who wants to know where to find me can easily see it. If I find myself drifting away from LJ and setting up shop more permanently somewhere else, I'll make a note of it there.

Lastly, I want to get cheesy for a moment and say that I really do believe fandom will pull through this just fine. It's an inconvenience, and I know a lot of us have had very emotional reactions to what's been happening and it's hit us hard. But I have met so many wonderful people through fandom that I feel sure we'll stick together and not let this ruffle our feathers too much. And I fully intend to stay in touch with everyone I know online, even if it means I have to check four different journaling sites. So I hope none of you are planning on getting rid of me, because I'm planning on being around for a long time. :)

soliandxpyne is looking for other Saiyuki fans going to YaoiCon who might want to meet up. Anyone interested?

Also, welcome her to LJ!

Just got back from seeing Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Yes, I was one of those dorky people who was willing to brave crowded theaters and overpriced tickets just because I had to see it the first day it was out. My conclusion: pirate movies are innately awesome, and when you've got the cast and the premise that PotC does, there's not much you can do to screw the movie up. ( My more in-depth, spoilery, and probably slightly misspelled (because I’m too tired to edit right now, sorry!) thoughts... )


And. I just went on for nearly a thousand words. XD In summary, I really did enjoy the movie a lot and I’m looking forward to the third one. I was surprised by Dead Man’s Chest, definitely, but not disappointed at all. It will be interesting to see what comes next. Good job, moviemakers!

hydr0phobia declares that it is, apparently, Mpreg Day. I don’t think a day is enough time to appreciate the wonderful crack involved in knocking up fictional male characters, so. By the power vested in me, by me, I declare from now until next Tuesday MPREG WEEK. ♥

As we did with International Saiyuki Week, let’s celebrate. MPREG! Read it, write it, rec it, talk about it, and so forth. Spread the word! Pimp this out and let everyone share in the magical, special joy that is mpreg.

Come on, these things have to start somewhere, right? :D

...AND YOU ALL LOVE IT OKAY GO!

YOU! Yes, you! If you haven't seen Even a Worm 19 at radiofreebanri (translations can be found here and here), you need to go look at it RIGHT NOW.

And then you need to come over here so we can cling together and squee frantically.

*quiet flailing*

In the last twenty four hours, I've seen a glorious picture of youkai!Hakkai, gotten two new chapters at radiofreebanri, and had vol. 3 of Reload manga and vol. 2 and 3 of Reload anime arrive in the mail. Some days, it's good to be a fan. Expect squeeing/gasping about vol.3 of the manga and link-pimping of youkai!Hakkai shortly.

Also, stolen from pretty much everyone on my flist: Name a character or pairing! Watch me ramble on about it! And ramble I will. Expect essays, seriously. I am wordy today.

Gods, I love Burial Arc. I reread the Gojyo and Hakkai part a few weeks ago, and on a whim I started rereading the Sanzo part today. I think this arc might be my favorite chapters of Saiyuki.

Part of the reason I love it so much is that it's the 'missing years', but it's not filler. Those missing years are what shaped the characters and made them into the people we see in the later series. They're the events that gave the characters backbone and purpose, and strengthened their relationships.

I love the Gojyo and Hakkai chapters partly for the sheer OTP-ness. I mean, come on. They are so married. But I also love seeing at least in part how Gojyo went from being a gambler and playboy with nothing else to live for and care about into the Gojyo he is later in the series. And how Hakkai went from being newly reincarnated from Gonou and still deeply unstable, into becoming Hakkai. And still deeply unstable. *dies* And the advancement of their relationship with each other, and little bits of their lives before that are shown...it's wonderful.

The Sanzo chapters are particularly wonderful. It's some very important character development there, seeing how Sanzo went from Kouryuu to Sanzo, and seeing that even though he had the title, it really did take four years until he could let go of his anger and vengeance, and the life he had before to become Sanzo.

The Three Aspects were right; he really had gone off the path. He didn't know what he wanted anymore, he had no purpose and no clarity. He was apparently plagued by nightmares about his master's death every night, and he really was losing more and more of his sanity (like when he shoved the gun in that monk's face). After the Grand Reverend died, though, that was a real life-changing thing for him. It was first time he wore the robes of the Sanzo, after the Grand Reverend's death. And that was when he picked up the cigarettes, too. But more than that, he realized what he wanted, what he was living for, what he was fighting for.

And then, at the very end, after all that had happened, that's when he first starts hearing Goku. Wow.

And sweet Lord, the prologue and epilogue! The conversations between Ukoku and Koumyou, and then the little bit of Nii at the end...damn. It's obviously very telling, but as with many parts of Saiyuki, it's hard to figure exactly what we're being told.

This arc just blows my mind. Onto the Ukoku chapter!

I've friended quite a few people in the last couple days. Most are people I've been meaning to friend for a long time, and just haven't gotten around to it until now. *facepalms* Sadly, I completely lack the ability to do things in a timely manner.

But anyway, welcome new friends! I am a relatively harmless fangirl who has had all her shots, so you need not fear if you've suddenly discovered that I have friended you and am actively spamming you with comments and you have no idea who the hell I am. Hee.

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I am also trying to sign up for NaNoWriMo, because I apparently hate myself, but the server seems to be overwhemled or something. NaNo, why you bein' a playa hater? Quick, let me sign up, before I regain my sanity!

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Speaking of signing up for crazy writing projects that you'll regret later, you can now claim requests for the next phase of yaoi_challenge! There are lots of nifty prompts open, so hurry and snap them up! I don't think I'll do any this time, since I've already got two huge fics in the works, plus NaNo, but those of you who have the time or inclinatin ought to go check it out! *pimp pimps*

Random thoughts on Ep. IV and V:

If you try to take a drink everytime someone says "I've got a bad feeling about this" you will be really, really wasted by the time you finish.

Dear Lord, C3PO and R2 are the biggest OTP of the whole series. They are so married. Theirloveissosnarkyandmechanical.

I love Luke's hilariously anguished pout after it's revealed that Darth Vader is his father. "NooooOOOoooOO!" Like father, like son. The whininess is strong with this one.