curled around these images

It's feels like forever since I've watched a fanvid (shame on me D:). This one caught my attention from twitter (thanks cherie_morte). I'm a fussy vid watcher I have to say. If it doesn't grab me in about 15 secs I tend to click out. I didn't do that with this one. *g* It's beautifully edited - lovely rhythm. I adore this song and it apparently works perfectly for this incredible episode. If you want to feel all that emotion again, what this vid!! Though be warned - it's a little (*koff* a lot) gut wrenching.

I really have the urge to read fic where Sam returns with Dean's food, he gets drunk and then we get ALL the feels between the two of them. We're unlikely to get that in the show (especially the wincest-y version I imagine), so I think I need to read it! (if anyone has any recs OR wants to write one *hint* I'm just here waiting).

While I'm here I'd like to rec this great vid by emerging vidder justmep2: Does That Make Me Crazy. This is only her 7th vid and she's done a wonderful job. This is about Demon!Dean - I love the way she's tied in relevant moments from Dean's past ago highlight the demon story. The editing is snappy and the song is great for d!dean. Check it out!

I'd also like to rec this tumblr post. I wouldn't normally do this but I think this highlights just how passionate SPN fans are. Even though this is probably WAY off course (not least because there's no way the writers would have even considered John's blood type), I think just the fact that it's caused a stir and got people talking and thinking is fun enough. It's a shame some peeps have been rude about it (come on! it's just a theory!) - but that just seems the way it goes these days. Sadly.

If fact, I've seen a few interesting things about S10 floating around. The biggest discussion point seems to be ( more )

*waves*

I’ve been a little absent recently due to my parents visiting and lots of holidaying (yay!). However, I have been lurking A LOT and reading all your wonderful countdown to S10 posts. I’ve loved reading your recaps and looking back at the seasons in retrospect. I haven’t commented as much as I would have liked to, but please know I’ve been reading!

I am going to my own little retrospective with as few words as I can manage:

( Looking back at S1-9 )

I was going to make this a separate post but I'm running out of time, so I'll cram it into this one.

Hopes (and Fears) for S10.

Each year I write a list of hopes for the coming season. Usually it contains things like "I hope we get to see the boys washing the car" and "I want to see their first aid kit". This time it feels more like deal-breaker hopes. I've long realised that I'll probably watch every episode of this show until it ends. I've been with it far too long to not keep watching. But my patience is running very very thin and if I find myself left with nothing but negative thoughts and feelings I will be making a very strong effort to step right back (as in, I won't continue with episode reviews if they're only full of WTF?! I think there's definitely room for show discussion even if it's negative - constructive crit is useful, but I'm, also aware that constant negativity is draining - especially if everyone else is squeeing).

So. Thoughts about S10.

( nothing particularly spoilery )

A couple of recs: Great to see this interview/promo by IMDB. What to Watch (Spoilery)

and if you haven't seen deirdre_c's vid Do My Thing DO SO! It's a great look at what makes Sam and Dean so awesome.

Finally had a chance to look at some stuff, so here with a handful of recs.

el1ie has posted a beautiful Musketeers vid Long Black Cloud. It's an AU about Athos, so even if you don't watch the show you can still enjoy the vid. :)

sockkpuppett has created a crack vid to end all crack vids. Wrecking Ball (Warning: Hitler!) It's unique and brilliant constructed.

amber1960 has created some wonderful hurt!Sam and hurt!Dean art. There's definitely a story behind this image (it just needs someone to write it! *bats eyelashes*).

superkitte and created an AU vid about Sam saving demon!Dean, Slow Down. I have such admiration for people who can construct alternate realities videos.

blackrabbit42 is a writing genius and has created a highly entertaining (and hot hot hot) fic! Jared Padalecki and the Kinky College Adventure- A Choose Your Porn Story. If you haven't already read do so! You can chose one adventure or ALL OF THEM!

keep_waking_up's world building in her story Tails is fabulous. I got completely lost in the world of kitsunes and werecats. Kitsune!Jensen and werecat!jared are an absolute joy to read. There's action, adventure and awesome secondary characters. Even after over 67,000 words I didn't want to leave this world.

I have so many big bang stories and art to catch up on. Maybe that might happen this week. :)

This is a fan made film. I love how it's shot and the sensitivity in which it's been made. Check out the details about the film on You Tube (after you've watched because it's spoilery for the film) - I love the reasons for making it. It filled my wee heart with warm fuzzies. And on second viewing I might just have had a tear in my eye. The actors do a great job and I just have to say...Sam hair! :D

Some stuff I've been meaning to rec for a while (time! that damn elusive thing. One more week and I have a lovely 2 week break).

( recs- communities, vids and a fic )

And if you love the AO3 (which I figure MANY MANY do as there are now over ONE MILLION works posted there \o/), you might consider donating to help keep this brilliant site going.

HA! This captures what was going on for me INTERNALLY. I thought me uttering a quiet "Sammy" was going a tad overboard...but this... LOLZ



(thanks stir_of_echoes for the heads up. I think this has made my day).

Wheeeeeeee!

counteragent's Supernatural film, The Other Side, is here! \o/

Check out the "then" opening sequence she has just posted.

GO GO! Get excited! Part one will be posted next week!! WOOT!

I've mentioned the Round Robin Vidding Experiments before. I've been involved in a couple of them. They are always great fun and I love the idea of vidders coming together to make a fanvid. The time the theme was Kick Ass. There were 7 vidders involved and 7 different fandoms.

Illegal0Immoral (The Vampire Diaries)
Ash48 (Arrow)
Starrylizard (Missing)
PsychoCynic (Avengers)
Coastal5 (Green Street)
CrystalSC (Haywire)
SLauveng (Sons of Anarchy)



I think the vid turned out really well. Lots in in clip movement and good beat editing.

For me it was fun vid some new source. Arrow is such a fun little show. Lots of pretty and plenty of action.

If you think you might like to take part in the vidding experiment check out all the details at Expanding the Verse There are details about the latest idea. If you have any questions, the lovely starrylizard is the co-ordinator.

Some must see posts...

The lovely deirdre_c has made (another) vid made of awesome. This time in the form of Winchester clothes...;) Winchesters' Thrift Shop GO GO! (I know you don't need me to tell you that!). So much fun. Hilarious and great editing.

And the super fab galwithglasses has made two delightful picspams: D is for Dean and S is for Sam So much love! And I just love ALL the words and caps she's found. GO GO!

Me: I'm trying to catch up on stuff around the place. I'm about to fall head long into a mini nightmare at work (what a mess it all is /o\), so I might be somewhat distracted the next couple of weeks. Though NOTHING will distract me from the next ep. SO SO excited for it.

*hugs*