Hypothesis: disproven

So I love my class, I really do (love my life also, incidentally, of which my class is a big part). Full of awesome, sweet, funny, interesting people. Even most of the people who keep to themselves are turning out to be lovely people. Some are crazy (love them too). I get out-geeked constanstly in the tech and programming arena, however.

And this is big.

None of them are sci-fi geeks. If premise 1 is programmer/tech geek and premise 2 is love of sci-fi, than this is a Venn diagram without an intersection. It's just so bizarre. I thought they didn't let you into programming courses without basic knowledge of some kind of space drama? I have to explain to people the difference between Star Wars and Star Trek.

Wrong. So wrong.

Also, t'is a bit sad. I still have no IRL people to squeal over sci-fi with. What will it take??

To be fair

Obsession may be further strengthened by my ice dancing obsession - my favourite ever ice dancing couple Marina Anissina and Gwendal Peizerat once danced to Time to Say Goodbye, also with Andrea and Sarah Brightman. I just listened to it on Spotify and cried.

God, I may have to find some youtube clips of them now! I hadn't even thought of this possibility! I heart Marina and Gwendal, aka the Russian princess and Sully (not that a name like Gwendal really needs a nickname, but he's like the ice dancing version of Dr Quinn's Sully, I swear (who in turn had the 'real' name Byron - dude!)) fiercely, despite them competing for France.
I need a new youtube obsession anyway, yesterday I finished watching 2,5 yrs Verbotene Liebe Chrolli backlog. Now I'm going to have to wait for new episodes to air. Unbearable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BInmuBnSPcI
Spontanous post-watching thoughts: oh, so that's who can pull off a gold bodysuit? Also, the Japanese could rival the Canadian in cultural ownership of the 'eh'-ing

Addition to useless blurb (still can't sleep)

Oh yeah. And apparently Plushenko (see previous rant about Eurovision) has made a comeback after 4yrs away, and he swept the ice with the competition in the European championships this week. His floppy hair looks ridicilous in the piruettes, and I would just like to point out that if it was up to the general public I would not vote for him.

A confession

Also, with previous post, it is probaby time for me to admit that I have, despite certain resistance on my part, been dragged down into the swamp that is Fantasy.

I've always tried to limit my intake of dragons and warlocks to the 3 staples: LOTR, HP, and Discworld. You cannot call yourself a nerd if you haven't at least tried to read all of them and loved at least two. Or something (there's probably a proper rule for this somewhere, on a forum).

Recently when I was on holiday I reluctantly brought along the first instalment in the Tales of the Otori - one of these lengthy tales that go on and on and you can buy however so many books (or, at least 4, I think). My friend J, not aware of the disctinct scope of my literary nerdiness (hello! I'm a cyberpunk girl, I want it dark!! apocalypse now please! no bloody magic) gave it to me for my birthday. She was also going on the trip. *cough*

But I loved it. L-O-V-E-D it. I'm buying the next one. And probably the next one.

And now I'm bloody well addicted to Merlin. And Paul Gross (aka Due South mountie Benton Fraser) is going to star in the new version of the Witches of Eastwick, so I have to watch that show. Despite my sister owning pretty much every season of Charmed, I've managed to resist the lure of witch-centered shows - until now!!

I can see that this is just the beginning. It's going to escalate. One day in the not distant future I might find myself reading Terry bloody Brooks.

Yes, I know his name. You cannot borrow Sci-Fi/speculative fiction at the library without having to also browse Fantasy, as for whatever bloody reason these two sub-genres are often inappropriately catalogued together. Oh well. Might save me some time now.

Sigh.

Sad

It's a very sad day when you come to the realization that your celebrity crushes are younger than you.
Very sad. I mean, celebrity crushes in general are pretty sad. They are, however, sort of inevitable if you engage in pop culture at all - which most people do to some level. I actually have a few noticeable exceptions in my close circle of friends. Who don't watch tv, or visit youtube, and only listen to state-broadcasted commercial-free radio.

Not to worry though, they don't go anywhere near blogs.

I haven't really had a proper one for ages. Like, a person who combines a character, a face, and a presumed, projected personality that all seem to make this person someone you should most definitely marry. Because it's obviously meant to be... and all that. Destiny!!

So. It was inevitable. It could have happened last winter, but despite reading the Twilight books at speed of light and buying the movie and all that, what's-his-face Robert isn't really my cup of tea. He totally could be, but he isn't.

But now it's happened!! I am consumed with fervered admiration for his skills (seriously, he's such a good actor), he's like, the most likeable, genuine person you could meet (obviously, never have and never will meet him but hello! youtube and whatnot) and sooo cute. In a hot way.
Born -86. So we could totally marry and everything and it would be perfectly legal!! And not even particularly kinky.

Anyway.

Enjoy!!

blood-sucking is sooo in

So. Despite this winter-backlash it does feel like spring is just around the corner - and ironically enough I've got soo many DVDs to watch I have a hard time choosing!

First; I'm awaiting the release of True Blood which I've read so many great things about. I mean; a Swedish vampire, the girl from the piano, vampirism being official and a lead couple who are together in real life? What's not to like? (I could never really understand why I adored Men in Trees as opposed to just liked it, but it made so much sense that Marin/Jack turned out to be a couple in real life - their pairing was just magnetic). As I wait I ordered Blood Ties, a vampire/detective show, based on a series of novels, which was on sale at amazon. I don't normally love fantasy shows because the plot lines and monsters just feel - laugh-out-loud silly, at times (I could never really understand how my sister can laugh so heartily at my sci-fi addiction when I've catched her watching Angel in all seriousness, along with several other demon-centered shows). Give me some scientific explanations and away with the chanting!!
But anyway, this show works for me, and despite the second episode involving zombies (which is like, pushing all my hate-buttons with regards to fantasy) I think I'm hooked.

And what do you mean I have a vampire obsession? Pfah!!

Apart from that, my to-watch list includes:
Twin Peaks, 1,5 season just waiting (seen 3 eps so far and I love it)
Two best-of DVDs with Varanteatern
Green Wing special (just arrived on amazon)
Things we lost in the fire (my lovefilm rental)
AND I've discovered streaming TV (thanks to sis, and MTV)

Anyway, I've been recruited in as dog watcher this weekend so I can bring some of this lot and watch on the parental units wide-screen while lounging in the designer oh-so-comfy chair next to a roaring fire (assuming it's still butt-freezing cold).

Oh weekend, get a move on!

gossip girl

I don't normally admit to indulging in gossip but I just think it's the funniest thing ever that "The Hills" Lauren's cast-off bfriend Doug is dating none other than Ms Hilton. Hilarious!!
I admit I kind of rooted for him on the show because he seemed genuinely smitten in Lauren (they knew each other from before the show, so it's perfectly plausible the feeling was genuine enough) but in the end he was pretty spoilt with his riches and obviously quite full of himself.
I think this new couple could be very well suited for each other, if they can handle sharing the limelight.

Also, my research skills are being tested in a new domain: I could have sworn that the model advising Whitney (in "The Hills" spin-off "The City", reds anm) about the errant ways of bfriend Jay is the same girl who is the main model in H&Ms Spring catalogue. She's obviously East-European and I was a tad surprised when she showed up in episode 7 or something with a perfect English accent. She annoyed me something vastly in the H&M catalogue - and not because she's that pretty, the models are supposed to be pretty!! I couldn't put my finger on it but I certainly remembered her face. Anyway, I am determined to confirm that it is in fact the same person but despite appreciating gossip I tend to limit myself to Aftonbladet. I think I have to familiarize myself with a completely new set of sources to find this out. I realize this is not necessarily a worthwhile use of my free time but shucks, I don't care.

Apart from that; back to work today after being home for a couple of days with a fever. It still comes and goes but the doctor I saw yesterday couldn't find any reason for it. So, it's either nothing and some sort of clinging virus thing or it's a symptom of a serious illness and I will fall down dead at some point having gone undiagnosed. I hope you can guess which one I'm rooting for.
In any case, the headaches that also come with it are something fierce. I had what I think was the most intense headache of my life last night when I was trying to go to sleep. It felt like someone was using a sledgehammer on a white-hot poker going into the left side of my head. I didn't want to take any painkillers in case I was about to die and one Ibuprofene tablet would be enough to send me to sleep (to die peacefully) rather than be aware and able to call an ambulance. Good times.

Today I'm feeling slightly off-kilter and a bit woozy, but so far fine. The fever usually comes like clockwork around 4pm, I'm sure you'll all wait breathlessly for my next posting to hear if it did.