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[inspiredlife]

I do not have the time, energy or desire to deal with LJ's latest fuck-up. Simply put, my privacy is extremely important to me. My LJ is largely flocked for a number of reasons, one of the primary ones being my career. While my LJ does reflect a lot of my rl, I do not want it connected with my fb and twitter. Suffice to say, i will never crosspost material from anyone else's journal, including my comments. I respectfully request that you extend me the same courtesy. That being said, I do have a DW account (I'm inspiredlife there too) but don't have any plans to move there. I've been on LJ a long time and am, for the most part, happy here. 

If you'd like to prevent accidental cross posting, here's a link to the Greasemonkey script that gets rid of the FB/twitter buttons in the comment box.

In other news, September is traditionally a difficult month for me. There's a lot of sadness for me and it's been made worse these past few years as it's become the time that my idyll with Mish ends. In keeping with my post from Monday, I'd like to try to find positive things each day. They'll probably be small, silly things but look for a da: ily dose of happy from me. And, if you don't see one...call me on it. (though not until the night - given my current work situation they will be later in the day).  

Today's daily dose of happy:
So, posting began the other day on one of the Merlin bb's, paperlegends. I haven't actually had time to read any of the stories yet but I had the absolute joy of beta-ing nieded's wonderful story, A Personal History of Midwestern Running.  A modern high school au, the story tracks the journey Arthur and Merlin take when Arthur starts coaching Merlin in running. It's a completely believable take on the drama and angst every teenager faces and she's written absolutely wonderful characters. I don't even know what else to say about this story because I just love it to bits. It's very much been a happy thing these last few weeks. 

Alright. Off to rustle up some supper. 

eta: I'm so behind on comments, it's absurd. thanks for all wonderful comments over the past few weeks. they've been greatly appreciated even if i'm lame and didn't acknowledge them. <3

Comments

[nieded.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you for making me your happy thing of the day!

RE: pingbacks. I know a lot of people are frustrated. I want to protect my privacy which is why I posted a request on my journal. At the same time, I'd like to think people are sensible enough not to go spreading things without permission. Unfortunately, that's not always the case.

Someone responded on my post about moving to DW, and I'm exactly as you are. I have an account there, but I'm very much attached to my LJ. We've been together for seven years. Even though you can important entries, it really isn't the same, nor are the communities and members exactly the same. I'd feel as if I was missing a great deal of things.

RE: Mish. Though I don't know you or about your relationship well enough to really make any solid comments, I'm sorry this is a hard time for you, and I hope it gets better. It's great that you're thinking positively about this and it seems like you two have a really strong relationship. ♥

[snottygrrl.livejournal.com]

I have an account there, but I'm very much attached to my LJ. We've been together for seven years. Even though you can important entries, it really isn't the same, nor are the communities and members exactly the same. I'd feel as if I was missing a great deal of things.

i know what you mean (i've been here for six+ years), but i may start using it and cross-posting back here. lj is going to continue to make changes that are things idnw and i'd much rather support dw.

[inspiredlife.livejournal.com]

It was my pleasure!

I'd like to believe that people are sensible enough to respect people's privacy, etc. But given my work situation, I felt it necessary to say something, you know?

I'm so blah about DW, mainly because I don't want to deal with the ins and outs of changing over. Plus, I have a permanent account here. And, I don't want to lose friends, etc. Basically bleeech all around.

Thanks for the good wishes, sweets. We have a fantastically strong relationship. :)

[nieded.livejournal.com]

Yes, I have so many conversations mem'd, stories, etc. It's all so accessible here. I know change is good and blah blah blah, but really? After years of LJ I've developed a system and a history that is so personal that moving it all over to another journal just wouldn't be the same.

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

Your posts are safe with me.

[inspiredlife.livejournal.com]

Thanks, dear! I was sure all my flist would be fine but I felt it important to say something given my situation.

[blameitonmerlin.livejournal.com]

<3

It's so hard to stay positive when everything sad is piling up. I have a hard time with that too, and on days when it does not work it seems sort of futile. I think, though, that it helps to rebound more quickly.

I think it's a great idea to focus on one positive thing per day, particularly when everything seems overwhelmingly depressing. I'll have to keep this in mind and I'll stay on the positive energy wagon with you!

[inspiredlife.livejournal.com]

*snugs*

It really is hard to stay positive at times. And I'm a habitual hider so if things are getting rough, I tend to hide away. Bleeech.

But I'm also really talented at finding the good things, even when they're sometimes really small. It's just harder to acknowledge them, you know? So i'm hoping that setting myself this task will help.

erm. /ramble.

[overtsock.livejournal.com]

No I LOVE rambles. That's pretty much what I do anyway.

Good things are all around...as long as you can find them, that's progress in of itself!

[quichey.livejournal.com]

damn. I was so planning on cross posting this comment all over god's creation. :)

<3 <3 <3 you know - anytime you need me. as journey would say.

I was wondering if that was one. read ella's this morning when I should have been studying. oops.

[inspiredlife.livejournal.com]

You see, I knew this. In fact, this entire post was directly entirely at you.

thanks, my dear. you know how i am...more likely to hide than talk about my feelings. but it really gives me to warm fuzzies to know you're a phone call away.

i really do like it! it's an interesting premise and i like where she took it. i haven't had time to read any of the other stories yet. :(

[snottygrrl.livejournal.com]

i have lots of thinky thoughts about where lj is headed (you realise you can now also log into lj using your facebook id, now) and what this new feature means (besides more users on dw), but i won't bother you with them.

i've been on lj forever, too, but i may make dw my home soon. lj isn't interested in users like us i'm afraid. don't worry, if i do i'll certainly keep cross-posting to here.

anyway, sorry things are so yicky currently, and good on you for the positive. sending good thoughts your way, bb ♥ ♥

[inspiredlife.livejournal.com]

I suspect I'd be very interested in your thinky thoughts. i know there's nuances I'm missing here because I don't have the time/energy. But, yes I did know about logging in with the facebook id, etc.

i did go and look at my DW last night, trying to find people, etc. I'm saddened by the thought of leaving LJ. I know that there are people and comms that have no plans to leave. It's just a change and I dislike change of this type. ;P But, you're right about lj not caring about us. I dunno. I reckon I'll start cross-posting sooner rather than later.

thanks, bb. hope things are going well on your end as well. ♥ ♥

[girl-in-prague.livejournal.com]

ugh, I can´t believe they still haven´t posted any response to the hundred or so pages of freaking out users. I mean... they can´t actually all be dumb as bricks, can they?

That said, you have a good plan. And I´ll try my best to help. You know, in the mornings :)


Also, that fic really was wonderful. Thank god for it, yeah?

[inspiredlife.livejournal.com]

I haven't bothered to check if they've replied to the massive amount of complaints and DNW. But, it looks like a couple of friends have posted codes, etc for removing it. I'll pass it on you this weekend so we can check it out. :)

I'm trying, bb. And, I welcome your help. I think you'll like tonight's post.

So much yay for it!

[girl-in-prague.livejournal.com]

Nope, nothing. Well, they posted a wee little ETA except it´s not a real one and very hard to miss - and instead DW is staggering under the influx of new LJ people. I dunno, I just imported my journal to over there. We´ll see what happens now. And, I saw a code to hard code it out of your layout - it´ll still remain there for people on your journal viewing in default or their own layout. I am so, so unimpressed by LJ right now :/

I did (well, except the part about no dinner, etc). I´m sorry you´re so homesick though, my love :(