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shadowkatSpent thirty dollars, and over two hours in City MD urgent care - only to discover what I pretty much already knew? It's a head/chest cold, not the flu nor COVID. (Whew) Means I can work the rest of the week - without having to take sick time. YAY!
Side-effect? I find myself paralyzed with not caring all that much about anything. Apathy has kind of sunk in to stay. Head colds can do that. Well head colds, gray days, fluctuating weather/temperatures, and bad knees.
Ah, the February Uglies, appear to be here to stay.
Question a Day Memage
17. Chinese New Year begins today, and festivities continue until March 3rd – the year of the Fire Horse. What animal are you born under in Chinese astrology?
Happy Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year? It's the Year of the Horse, which I guess is slightly better than the year of the snake? Oh, and apparently not just any old Horse, but the Year of the Fire Horse for the first time in 60 years.
The Year of the Fire Horse
Eh, that link was behind a fire wall. So try this instead Year of the Fire Horse via BBC
Or New York Post for Predictions
"The Year of the Fire Horse is upon us, and with it, the summons to shake loose what was and who we have been and move towards the fresh-cut foundation of the new.
“Imagine the untamed spirit and relentless drive of the Horse, an archetype of freedom, adventure, and raw momentum. Now, set that spirit ablaze with the vibrant, transformative energy of the Fire element. The result is a year cracklingwith dynamism, courage, and an irresistible urge for breakthrough,” Hong Kong-based certified counselor and award-winning astrologist Letao Wang told The Post."
I'm the year of the Fire Goat - Here's an article explaning it: the Year of the Fire Goat.
***
Got to work, and found out a key member of our team is leaving for another job, her last day is Friday. It's not good news for any of us. She was a consultant - so it is Crazy Org's fault she is leaving. Stupid Crazy Org.
Although honestly, I'm finding it hard to care at the moment?
Got home, discovered the apartment was 80-81 degrees F, it's 41 degrees F outside. I decided the radiator heat was making me ill - that and having to open the windows. Had to turn on the A/C and a window fan to get the apartment to cool down. But the super did close the valve on the radiator in the bedroom again (finally). So this should help tremendously. Since I could find an air purifying fan - this was my best bet. PT - I had to cancel, because of the head and chest cold. I may call them tomorrow to see if they allow people to show up with a cold? I doubt it. But it doesn't hurt to ask.
Wore a mask on the subway and at work - in the common or public areas. The doctor said I could go to work - just to mask up. I envy folks who can work remotely. I only could during the pandemic. Although I probably need the human interaction.
***
On Angel Rewatch S5 Lineage (Wes centric episode) - Greenwalt stated at the Angel Reunion in 2018 - that they didn't know what to do with Wes's character - and as a result he had one of the best arcs. This is a pattern with both series? The characters that weren't planned or they had no idea what to do with initially - have the best arcs. Spike, Fred, Wes, Anya, Lilah, Lindsey, Darla. While the characters they'd planned out - not as great an arc. I think the writers were more intuitive and not great planners. Which actually? Explains a lot?
Also, apparently Charisma had a crush on Denisof who played Wes. But as she puts it - "Aly wanted him." Actually even if Aly hadn't, Charisma didn't have a chance in hell - Denisof didn't date cast mates. He turned down Aly until he left Buffy and they were on separate shows. (As Marsters put it in a podcast - never ever date a member of the cast.)
Amber states that she accidentally gave Aly some tongue in one of their kissing scenes - and Aly was shocked, and per Amber, probably sweated the most in her life. (Amber does not say it in a complimentary manner.) Per Emma (Anya) - James (Spike) was the most adept at kissing, Tony was okay, and Brendan...well, he had a habit of eating disgusting onion and fish sandwiches prior. (There were practical jokers on the set - Brendan, Charisma, Sarah, and David.)
After watching the 2018 reunion, and various Q&A's including the one I watched on Monday? I am beginning to believe the rumor that Amber and Hannigan didn't get along nor liked each other. Also it explains the commentary on Wild at Heart - where Whedon tells Seth Green while watching a love scene between OZ and Willow - "that sometimes when the actors don't get along the chemistry is better, but you were cute too." When I first heard it - I though he was referring to Spuffy, now I realize he was referring to Tara and Willow. Who had wild chemistry per the crew and everyone. (They did and do.) That hadn't occurred to me at the time. Now - I completely see it and it explains a few things off-stage. Such as the first couple of reunions - Hannigan and Amber didn't show up at the same one. Hannigan showed up at the 2002 one, and Amber showed at the 2008. It wasn't until 2017 that they both were there and in the same room. If this is true? OMG - they are both far better actors than I gave them credit for. Because I believe the two characters are devoted to each other and love each other. That's great acting. It's a whole lot harder to pretend to be in love with and into someone you don't like. Actors do it all the time.
I'm guessing Amber didn't mind being written out of Buffy. She even defends Whedon's decision to kill off her character and is okay with it.
No matter what I do? Every ten years - I get sucked back into the Buffy fandom. I don't know why. I blame the internet. Bad internet.
Side-effect? I find myself paralyzed with not caring all that much about anything. Apathy has kind of sunk in to stay. Head colds can do that. Well head colds, gray days, fluctuating weather/temperatures, and bad knees.
Ah, the February Uglies, appear to be here to stay.
Question a Day Memage
17. Chinese New Year begins today, and festivities continue until March 3rd – the year of the Fire Horse. What animal are you born under in Chinese astrology?
Happy Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year? It's the Year of the Horse, which I guess is slightly better than the year of the snake? Oh, and apparently not just any old Horse, but the Year of the Fire Horse for the first time in 60 years.
The Year of the Fire Horse
Eh, that link was behind a fire wall. So try this instead Year of the Fire Horse via BBC
Or New York Post for Predictions
"The Year of the Fire Horse is upon us, and with it, the summons to shake loose what was and who we have been and move towards the fresh-cut foundation of the new.
“Imagine the untamed spirit and relentless drive of the Horse, an archetype of freedom, adventure, and raw momentum. Now, set that spirit ablaze with the vibrant, transformative energy of the Fire element. The result is a year cracklingwith dynamism, courage, and an irresistible urge for breakthrough,” Hong Kong-based certified counselor and award-winning astrologist Letao Wang told The Post."
I'm the year of the Fire Goat - Here's an article explaning it: the Year of the Fire Goat.
***
Got to work, and found out a key member of our team is leaving for another job, her last day is Friday. It's not good news for any of us. She was a consultant - so it is Crazy Org's fault she is leaving. Stupid Crazy Org.
Although honestly, I'm finding it hard to care at the moment?
Got home, discovered the apartment was 80-81 degrees F, it's 41 degrees F outside. I decided the radiator heat was making me ill - that and having to open the windows. Had to turn on the A/C and a window fan to get the apartment to cool down. But the super did close the valve on the radiator in the bedroom again (finally). So this should help tremendously. Since I could find an air purifying fan - this was my best bet. PT - I had to cancel, because of the head and chest cold. I may call them tomorrow to see if they allow people to show up with a cold? I doubt it. But it doesn't hurt to ask.
Wore a mask on the subway and at work - in the common or public areas. The doctor said I could go to work - just to mask up. I envy folks who can work remotely. I only could during the pandemic. Although I probably need the human interaction.
***
On Angel Rewatch S5 Lineage (Wes centric episode) - Greenwalt stated at the Angel Reunion in 2018 - that they didn't know what to do with Wes's character - and as a result he had one of the best arcs. This is a pattern with both series? The characters that weren't planned or they had no idea what to do with initially - have the best arcs. Spike, Fred, Wes, Anya, Lilah, Lindsey, Darla. While the characters they'd planned out - not as great an arc. I think the writers were more intuitive and not great planners. Which actually? Explains a lot?
Also, apparently Charisma had a crush on Denisof who played Wes. But as she puts it - "Aly wanted him." Actually even if Aly hadn't, Charisma didn't have a chance in hell - Denisof didn't date cast mates. He turned down Aly until he left Buffy and they were on separate shows. (As Marsters put it in a podcast - never ever date a member of the cast.)
Amber states that she accidentally gave Aly some tongue in one of their kissing scenes - and Aly was shocked, and per Amber, probably sweated the most in her life. (Amber does not say it in a complimentary manner.) Per Emma (Anya) - James (Spike) was the most adept at kissing, Tony was okay, and Brendan...well, he had a habit of eating disgusting onion and fish sandwiches prior. (There were practical jokers on the set - Brendan, Charisma, Sarah, and David.)
After watching the 2018 reunion, and various Q&A's including the one I watched on Monday? I am beginning to believe the rumor that Amber and Hannigan didn't get along nor liked each other. Also it explains the commentary on Wild at Heart - where Whedon tells Seth Green while watching a love scene between OZ and Willow - "that sometimes when the actors don't get along the chemistry is better, but you were cute too." When I first heard it - I though he was referring to Spuffy, now I realize he was referring to Tara and Willow. Who had wild chemistry per the crew and everyone. (They did and do.) That hadn't occurred to me at the time. Now - I completely see it and it explains a few things off-stage. Such as the first couple of reunions - Hannigan and Amber didn't show up at the same one. Hannigan showed up at the 2002 one, and Amber showed at the 2008. It wasn't until 2017 that they both were there and in the same room. If this is true? OMG - they are both far better actors than I gave them credit for. Because I believe the two characters are devoted to each other and love each other. That's great acting. It's a whole lot harder to pretend to be in love with and into someone you don't like. Actors do it all the time.
I'm guessing Amber didn't mind being written out of Buffy. She even defends Whedon's decision to kill off her character and is okay with it.
No matter what I do? Every ten years - I get sucked back into the Buffy fandom. I don't know why. I blame the internet. Bad internet.