this entry is a bit of a rollercoaster.

[sapote]

First, THANK YOU, rilestar! I am a paid user again! I do not even know what one does with so many usericons, but I am going to find out! I am superexcited, and also v. grateful. ::twirls rilestar::

On a related note, is anyone else watching the scifi channel Stargate marathons? I'd forgotten how weird it is to watch tv shows that I can't pause or rewind, with ad breaks. Ads = profoundly annoying. I think if I ever go legit it will be with netflixs. But it is nice to actually get cozy with some SGA canon again. It's weird. It's like watching people's user icons come to life.

Final note: my mother is going into the hospital for a thing tomorrow (I have been trying to figure out how to describe this here, and here's what I've got: "not terrifying, but pretty hardcore"). All good thoughts and prayers in that direction are very welcome.

In conclusion, I may or may not be offline for a bit (indications are 'not'), but I do want to wish everyone a very happy holiday-of-choice and a happy 2008! Take care and safe travels.

Comments

[rydra_wong]

*adds to the good thoughts for your mother*

I'd forgotten how weird it is to watch tv shows that I can't pause or rewind, with ad breaks.

I realized recently that I don't think I've actually switched on my TV for more than a year. There wasn't anything on that justified the effort of turning it on (which, admittedly, means standing on the kitchen counter -- don't ask), and if I want to watch something, my computer has a better screen, and I can watch what I want when I want.

[sapote3.livejournal.com]

thanks so much! She is home now, and feeling better.

... You have a ceiling-mounted tv? And yes, we actually do have a tv in my student apartment, but we haven't plugged it in since we moved in - and we both follow a lot of shows. I note these things because man, are we ever in the middle of a massive shift in how people consume media. *g* It's v. exciting.