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It's lovely to see discussion still happening on LJ. dugindeep has posted a discussion on leaving feedback on fanworks and about fandom in general. Worth a read - some interesting thoughts have been shared.

Hope you are all well. I know I am guilty of not posting anything lately but I am enjoying my hiatus. The play is keeping me busy *g*. I'm looking forward to S12 now - I miss seeing my boys on the screen. <3

I haven't had a chance to check much out lately, but here's some wonderful things I have come across:

Gorgeous J2 vid:



from HERE (thanks to redteekal for the heads up on this vid).

( art, meta recs and gorgeous con pics under here! )

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 )

I want to share this great review of 9.13 at SpoilerTV: The Problems with Saving Each Other

It's an even handed and well observed look at the final scene (was there actually anything else in that ep? I seem to remember a tank top and a hair net…) and might actually make you believe Carver has a plan (ok, so it might not convince you, but I think there are some valid points). It also confirms my belief that he started this direction (but stumbled) in S8.

I'm still trying to get over the fans' reactions toward Sam. This review helped me understand it a bit better, but to be honest I am still left shaking my head. To not have a shred of sympathy for a character who has been through and suffered so much leaves me speechless. But. I don't want to rehash that. I know everyone has different views on the brothers - but I gotta say I never realised there was such a divide for some. I have no idea how anyone can actually watch the show with such a deep level of hatred for one of the main characters.

I thought this post by bittersweettwit on why Sam's behaviour isn't OOC is interesting too. I've seen some comments (not on my journal) that suggest that Sam must still be possessed, or have Lucifer still inside him to say something like that. O_o This is a good argument for why he is actually in character.

And fangasm has written an interesting and well constructed review that also looks at why fans have reacted so passionately about it - namely that we don't like change. I agree with much of it, but some I'm still pondering. I get that one of the reasons we love the show is because of the brothers unhealthy, messy, codependent relationship and we don't like the idea of that changing, but I for one would like to see them working toward a less destructive relationship full of positive love rather than the cycle of sacrifice and resurrections. The fact that they are addressing this now, could mean we are heading toward change. Personally, I think we can have a show about brothers who have a healthy(-er) relationship and it still be engaging and capture our hearts like it's done for years (or, you know…not ;D)

And if you're still feeling down or worried (or pissed) you've just gotta see the promo for 9.14. I'm pretty easy to please so just seeing the boys on the screen together makes me pretty damn happy (even when they are working through a rift). Shame we have to wait until the 25th to see it!

Hey guys. If you haven't had a chance to vote in this poll perhaps pop by and clicky. I feel like making some geeky graphs (and wanna see if the oldest sibling trend continues...;D)

Every time a new spn_j2_bigbang story appears I'm all "I WANNA READ!". They all sound so good. I hope to get a least one read this weekend. :)

Yay! This looks like fun!



Also...the spn_littlebro newsletter is choc FULL of recs this month. :)

Stuff that's made me smile recently:

1. Fic: debbiei66 wrote The Road, Again. Which just makes everything better after Swan Song. It's perfect and put me in a very happy place after that ep. (which I am STILL friggin' angsty about).

2. Con vid: I'm generally not a huge con vid watcher but when greyowl88 sent me this (she's my dealer - she's fixes me up with all the good stuff!) - I took a peak. The quality is amazing. It's by Nisha1912 and the boys are absolutely delightful. My favourite part is the thing Jared dislikes about Sam:

( vid streaming under cut )

3. This post by maichan808. Channel Surfing being watching on the set of Supernatural?! *does the vid makers dance with maichan* (apparently it was sent to the boys by one of the set guys.. be awesome if they watched it!). Though also check out the info re her Jarad's Ass vid! Hee!

4. Another vid: Complete change of topic but if you are in any way confused about the European Debt Crisis you HAVE to watch this vid. (and, um... even if you're not). Thanks to greenpear for the heads up. After watching this it ALL made perfect sense. And don't be afraid. It's hilarious. Aussies might know it anyway. It's Clarke & Dawe. Honestly. Watch it!

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5. I'm feeling better. But holy crap. Three days off of work. That's unheard of for me. It was a strain of flu apparently with the only symptom being bone deep ache and fatigue. *sheesh* Weird.

Now I have the urge to learn how to make picspams. Like those really pretty ones. With lovely colours and everything. In fact I've checked out some tutorials and stuff and realise that it will require a whole new skills set. *heavy sigh* I want to be able to do it NOW! (I am incredibly impatient). I have an idea and I want to be able to just DO it. But the word "Photoshop" sends me into a spin. Though I have dabbled so maybe I just need to dabble some more. And for those who haven't seen it (though I'm pretty sure you all would have done) you've got to take a look at this post on picspamming. Amazing and a real eye opener on how involved they are. And *koff* - like that.

That's it. :D