In which ratherastory is an emo princess

[ratherastory]

Got felled by illness yesterday, got no writing done. The problem with feeling sick and not being able to concentrate but not being able to sleep, either, is that it allows one to obsess unhealthily over BigBang.

So I'm still waiting for someone to pick my prompt, although that's not looking likely at this point. There are 30 gen stories, and only twenty got picked by an artist. I am trying not to feel put-upon because of this (otherwise lovely, I'm sure) girl who basically ensured that no one would pick my summary.

As you can tell, it's not working. ratherastory is an emo princess and apparently I just CANNOT be a grown-up about this. I'm not proud. *points to icon* Seriously, I could not be more like a six-year-old having a tantrum. WTF is wrong with me?

Anyway, I'm feeling marginally better today, health-wise. Enough that I'm probably going to be able to get more writing done. Am trying to figure out the malaria!fic, but it's resisting all my attempts to make it work. Feh. Maybe "Roses in December" is a better bet. Or anything else on my stupidly long List of Uncompleted Fics.

Comments

[sweetsyren.livejournal.com]

Oh noes you're poorly? Lame! *sends healing vibes*

What on earth did they do to your summary that made it unappealing??

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, the poor girl didn't do anything to my summary. My summary is the same as when I wrote it.

The problem is that the artist who claimed it also claimed another (she didn't read/understand the rules), and mine got dumped by the wayside as a result.

The other two people who showed interest had already moved on by then, so now no one is claiming it, and it's alone and orphaned and sad.

*pastes hand to back of forehead*

[sweetsyren.livejournal.com]

Oh that's just crappy.

*pushes the fainting couch under you*

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

*drapes herself artistically onto the couch*

WOE!

*cough*

Yeah. I'm being a big baby. Eventually I will find a ladder and get over myself, I promise. Eventually.

[phorenice.livejournal.com]

Awww, don't be upset. At least you would have been picked (by several people) if there hadn't been the mix-up. That proves it's not because no-one was interested, but because of bad luck.

Now take a deep breath, make yourself some hot chocolate (or other comfort food/beverage of your choice) and relax.
Remember: It's Thursday, the day of nail-biting and squeeing.
Maybe a funny vid can cheer you up? Works for me often enough. *hugs*

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Oh my God, that's GREAT! How did I miss that video before?

The bits with Misha Collins made me snort coffee through my nose.

"I can't stop sucking on it."

*dies*

[phorenice.livejournal.com]

Well, Ash has a real talent for putting a huge grin on my face with her vids.

"I can't stop sucking on it."
Lol, when I watched that episode of Nip/Tuck it was early S4 for SPN, and seeing this mysterious, badass angel that had just been introduced in that role made it even more hilarious.

[klutzy-girl.livejournal.com]

*Hugs* Sorry you're sick and that your prompt isn't being claimed yet! It's okay to be like this!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)

I figure if I can't be a grown-up about this, I may as well poke fun at the fact that I'm like a six-year-old throwing a tantrum. ;)

[werty30.livejournal.com]

Get well soon!

I just looked at the BigBang summaries, and one of them is just screaming: Hi, I`m ratherastory, Latin scholar and torture expert. You know that most BigBang artists want to paste Jared and Jensen pictures on pretty background and draw hearts around them, so there`s nothing strange about the fact that your summary isn`t picked yet. Lots of readers think you`re awesome, so.

Apologies if I guessed wrong. The purpose was to cheer you up.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

LOL

I'm told it's the neurotic disclaimer at the end of my summary that gives me away. ;)

I am trying not to be too melodramatic about the whole process, and I am failing spectacularly. It's ridiculous. /o\

[surevesta.livejournal.com]

I haven't been picked either :( You're not alone. *hugs*

I must fail at titled and/or summaries. My only conclusion. At least second claims have begun?

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

At least. :)

My stupid virus-infected brain is now coming up with the unlikely scenario of one of the BB mods telling me that, for the first time ever, they have to regretfully kick an author out because no one wants to touch her fic with a ten-foot pole. *rolls eyes at self*

I think it's 'cause I'm already not feeling well that I'm coming up with all this doom and gloom.

Second round FTW, right? Right.

[surevesta.livejournal.com]

:( I was told by someone else that peeps are choosing fics that seem to be challenging (ie space or dragons or faeries!) before they move on to others (HS, College, some of the more 'reality' esque fics). But I dunno...

[debbiel66.livejournal.com]

Here's what I wish for all this. I wish that the claims post was open to artists only and that writers didn't find out who claimed them until the whole thing was over and posted.

There's really no reason for writers to be in on this... and I think you're handling it very well.

Honestly, your prompt is awesome - it's going to be one that goes on my calendar once the schedule is posted.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

You think I'm handling it well? Wow. I feel like I'm handling it like a six-year-old on a sugar rush. :)

*wibbles*

I agree. They should definitely keep the authors out of the claims post. In fact, if I participate next year, I'm not going to look at the claims post at all until they post the official pairing results. It'll be better for my sanity. :)

And thank you for the kind words! Even if, somehow, I never get an artist, I'll just pull the fic out of BigBang, edit it, and post it independently.

[debbiel66.livejournal.com]

You're making me smile... thus, you're handling it well!

The mods are so wonderful, but I'm thinking I'll at least offer it as a suggestion when this over. If the list was posted at the end, then nobody would have to know what was picked when. I *really* don't need to know!

I am not the least bit artistic, but I think your summary would be challenging to some artists hoping to do a simple J&J photo montage. There are probably fewer artists with skills to handle it.

But it will absolutely be chosen... heck, it already has been four times!

[surevesta.livejournal.com]

Would that be possible for them to do? I know it would have to be rather annoying for them to make a list of artists for a filter...but is that even possible on a community?

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

They might be able to make filters, but I'm assuming it would be awfully labour-intensive for the mods...

[morganoconner.livejournal.com]

You got claimed bb. ;) Pg 12!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

I saw!

\o/

No art on the LJ in question, so I have no idea what it's going to look like. Artist in question seems fond of anime... so I guess it'll be an adventure.

[morganoconner.livejournal.com]

LOL in continuing adventures, the person backed out, and the person who originally messed everything up has re-claimed you.

Girl, you are having the worst time of it, aren't you? *tackle-hugs and smishes*

New artist (original artist?) has done some amazing work before. I'm pretty excited for you. :)


(Also, no, I haven't been stalking the thread there looking out for all my flisters, what makes you say that? *shifty eyes*)

[wicked-crayon.livejournal.com]

Delurking just to say... malaria!fic! OMFG waaaaaaant. *grabby hands*

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

LOL

I'm working on it, it's just a bit of a slog, and I'm not happy with it right now.

Hi there, lurker! Loved your fics at ohsam. :)

[wicked-crayon.livejournal.com]

Hey, take your time, just know that I'll definitely be around to read it. I know how it goes. :)

You recognized me? *blushes* Thanks! :D Although it's not just me, the prompts over there are so fabulous!