City of Stars, are you shining just for me?

[alittlehuntress]

🌟 Compared to where I was a week ago I can say I'm getting better. My anxiety has gone down and I'm feeling calmer--not so paranoid anymore. I think it has a lot to do with me not obsessively reading the news, blocking awful people on FB, going out, writing and having my dose of anxiolytics adjusted. I'm sleeping a bit more, huge help honestly. Finally feel more like myself than I felt in weeks ☺️

🏥 On Friday I got x-rays done again, and I can happily say that my ribs are finally okay! (Back in November I fractured them and it's been a slow recovery). I was told to take it slow and be more careful lol

🎟 Watched La La Land last week and I really, really liked it, Emma and Ryan have incredible chemistry and I'm obsessed with the soundtrack. Plus, the geek in me loved spotting the references to other musicals, it was a sure way to get to my heart. I also saw Hidden Figures ❤️ I highly recommend it if you haven't had the opportunity to catch it. It has a great cast and strong performances from strong female leads. I also saw The Great Wall, it was entertaining up to a point but so ridiculous, at least Lu Han❤️ made it worth my time (even though he had a small role in it). All in all I had fun at the cinema.

📽 The trailer for The Beguiled has arrived and it looks intriguing. I want to see it so much. It's got a great cast--Colin Farrell, anyone?-- and I tend to enjoy Sofia Coppola's film.
Infinity War started shooting and I couldn't be happier about it 💕☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

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📺 I binge watch a lot --as you might have guessed it-- and after it came out I devoured the entire first season of The Santa Clarita Diet. I loved it. It's a funny and at times gross show but entertaining nonetheless. Drew Barrymore has to be the cutest zombie ever and Timothy Olyphant does a great job as her conflicted but willing-to-go-along husband. They make a credible couple and their relationship is goals, totally sweet. I also started watching Riverdale and I'm liking it so far. Legion is getting better and Powerless is absolutely hilarious. I'm still watching Shadowhunters and omg, Malec date! I like show Alec better than book Alec and I never thought it would happen. Magnus is awesome and deserves everything good in the world. I caught up with Jane the Virgin only to have my heart broken 😢 I really hated what happened.

📖 My reading challenge is going well, I got twenty-five more books to go and ten more months to finish them.

🐈 Somehow Ghost got fleas, he's been inside the house so we don't know how he caught them. He's had a bath and the vet gave him treatment. Hopefully Bella is free of them. I checked but I worry I missed one or something. Anyways, I've been cleaning from top to bottom just to be safe.


Here have a cat chillin (on top of me) after a nice bath.

FANDOM THINGS:

🌚 Tomorrow is the posting date for the first fic inspired by art done by yours truly for the SPN Reverse Bang, I was so lucky to be paired with talented writers. Once the fic is up I'll make sure to edit this entry and add a link to it. It's FANTASTIC. If you're into Destiel, angst, the family business (organized crime in this case), family drama, and clueless men falling in love, you might like this one.

🌝 I'm glad to say I'm keeping up with my resolution of leaving feedback on fanworks I enjoy.

🌚 I'm excited about the Merlin Reverse Bang, I've started writing and the ideas are coming easily. And I'm currently sketching my ACBB fix. 25k is no easy feat but I'm determined to finish this year.

Comments

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

That's good that you're anxiety is down and that you're much better now. That is one of the reasons why I have been avoiding reading anything in news, because otherwise I would be up late at night with constant anxiety over the state of the world. I do keep myself informed, but it's only bits and pieces at a time.

I'm honestly so intrigued by The Beguiled. I read up on the original and it's fucked up, but knowing Sofia Coppola she'll do something interesting with the story. Or, at least, make it incredibly pretty, and already just based on the trailer with the Southern Gothic tone I'm all in. Also, I mean, Colin Farrell being in it doesn't hurt, either. ;) My thirst is still strong and you know I'll be going to see it.

[thesummersqueen.livejournal.com]

It's great that your anxiety has gone down :) And believe me, I'm avoiding reading news, too, but it's really hard on Facebook and because I should know what's going on in the world for my Essays I need to write

And congrats on your ribs, too :)

I'm still not sure if I want to watch Santa Clara Diet because I'm sort of a pussy when it comes to gross things in movies and tv shows.
I started watching Riverdale, too, and while I still think it's a mix of every teen show of the last few years I actually do like it. Still don't know which one of the Sprouse twins is playing Jughead though. And I really hate that teacher.

I only read like the first three City of Bones books because I couldn't really stand Cassandra Clare's writing still but yes, Alec is so great in the show. I must admit i'm only watching it for him atm. I hate the whole "are they siblings or not" storyline

[ringlat.livejournal.com]

i've been trying to leave lots of comments too! so many people quit writing just because they feel no one cares...

[http://users.livejournal.com/_profiterole_/]

Glad you're feeling better. :-)

It's always better when there are plenty of Malec scenes.

[mimoiikit143.livejournal.com]

Glad the anxiety has gone down. That is always great :) I often don't watch the news because it makes me overall really nervous. But most of all, I take time outs from facebook as much as I can. People on there just do your head in too much, really. I most especially avoid the comments because so much hatred from people is just overwhelming.

I AM ABSOLUTELY INTRIGUED WITH BEGUILED!!! And you're most certainly right, what a fantastic casting. It's like all of my favorite people in the same movie. I still haven't started Riverdale. It's been getting mixed reviews so I am weighing it out for myself. I have had a huge crush on Cole Sprouse though so I think I may get a wee bit biased. Need to look into The Santa Clarita Diet as well, I totally forgot all about that.

*hugs*

[vapor.livejournal.com]

I'm soo excited for The Beguiled. It looks so good and creepy. :)

[potentiality-26.livejournal.com]

I have a complicated relationship with Shadowhunters, but I do love Malec and so far this season has not disappointed on that score!

I haven't seen the Santa Clarita Diet but I'm thinking of checking it out. I love Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant.

[emeraldarrows.livejournal.com]

Glad you're feeling better!

The Beguiled looks so good. I loved the original so I'm excited for it.

Aw kitty!! <333

[merilune.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear that your anxiety is down. Avoiding Facebook is one thing that helps me a lot when I find that I'm getting more anxious than usual. I'm glad your ribs have healed well too! I've heard that broken ribs REALLY hurt and it's something that they can't really do much for except rest and pain relief. Yeowch!

I haven't seen the shows you mentioned but I have seen the trailer for The Santa Clarita Diet. I'll have to check them out. I've been in a TV watching mood lately!

Awwww kitty!! Cute <3

[night-owl-9.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that you're doing better :)

The Beguiled looks so intriguing.

[favoritexrecord.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you're doing better!! *hugs*

I really liked La La Land too! I hope it wins big at the Oscars!

[archaeologist-d.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear that your anxiety is down and your ribs finally healed. :D Good luck with all the writing!

[schweet_heart.livejournal.com]

I'm glad your anxiety is going down :) I've always found the more sleep I get the better able I am to manage anxiety - although I'm certain blocking people on FB works wonders too, lol! And I'm glad to hear your ribs are better now. That must make things a lot easier for you :)

I have to admit I'm mildly obsessed with La La Land as well. Especially City of Stars and A Lovely Night. I have the soundtrack on my phone and listen to it on repeat >_> But it's just sO GOOD. The Beguiled looks interesting as well. I'll have to remember to see that when it comes out - thanks for sharing the trailer!

[batmarg.livejournal.com]

Glad you're doing better & your ribs are finally okay!

I keep hearing good things about Hidden Figures. I'll probably have to wait till it hits dvd at this point though. Oh well, something to look forward to. :)

Aww. Poor Ghost. I keep my kitty on flea pills ever other month in the winter & every month in the summer, but she's an outdoor kitty, so its necessary...speaking of, I need to get her pill this week.