Saturday Shenanigans

[teddy_radiator]

We're having friends over tonight for chili, so I've got a few short minutes before I'm up to my parts in frying onions, ground beef and tomatoes.

It's been a short work week, which meant lots of relaxing things. I am spoiled. Writing, writing, I love it. It's been lovely getting back into the writing saddle again.

I've submitted my prompts for the sshg_promptfest, and at least 5 of the prompts have intrigued me and one especially. I'd call that a good catch. I've also put myself forward to read a fic for hp_podfic_fest, and I'm looking forward to that.

mywitch's Village Broom colouring book is a scream, and I'm loving everything she does. It's so awesome to have talented artistic friends like her and akatnamedeaster and toblass and all the other amazing friends who are so generous with their talents here. Inspirations - yes, please and thank you.

Episode 16 of our Teddy & The Bassman podcast is up and I'm really pleased with it. These things take a good two days to produce, but I'm very proud of them. Please go and have a listen if you're so inclined. Be warned, most of our podcasts are for mature audiences. You can access them via Stitcher HERE.

I posted the following on Facebook today, but I wanted to repeat it here, because of the impact of friends.

Today, a friend asked of me a simple request. She asked me to tell her my story. And while writing it, I was made to remember a part of my life that up until now had been a landmine of pain and remorse and guilt.

I confronted a dark time in my past and realised how much I've grown from my experiences. And though it made a huge, nuclear bomb-sized impact on my life at the time, it no longer has any power over me. Writing it all down, I sliced through those memories with the Sword of Gryffindor and pulverised them with the Hammer of Thor.

And the best part? This same friend did something years ago that helped me to realise I had the power to do all this, and it has all come full circle in the most beautiful, healing way. Because of this friend, I am a different person. I am the person I am supposed to be, because of what she did then, and what she asked of me today.

Pretty cool, huh? I have the best friends.

I feel very clean.

Comments

[beffeysue.livejournal.com]

And though it made a huge, nuclear bomb-sized impact on my life at the time, it no longer has any power over me. That's the wonderful payoff from doing a fearless and searching self inventory. It hurts at the time, but it ultimately loses its power over us. Reading this post made me happy for you!

(((massive hugs)))

[dickgloucester.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful! :) *squish*

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you! ♥

[akatnamedeaster.livejournal.com]

Aww, thank you boo, I value your friendship too. :)

You sound so upbeat and content, I dig it!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Sorry, I forgot to mention what a hero you are to me as well. I am constantly blown away by your talent and generosity.

I feel a lot better about myself, for sure. Of course, I woke up this morning with a stomach bug, so that puts a bit of a dampener on things, but I know it's temporary.

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

How wonderful! *hugs* True friends really are priceless.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Absolutely!

[mywitch.livejournal.com]

You deserve all the good things, Sweetness. 💖 And I couldn't be happier or more delighted to call myself your friend. 💖💖💖

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

You are so special, babe, and I bless the day you found my fics and said hello.

[tamlane.livejournal.com]

So happy to hear the words are flowing for you!! \o/

Mmmm, fried onions.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

It's harder than it used to be, but I feel a lot more motivated for sure.

It was very, very good chili- I'll make some the next time you come over.

[toblass.livejournal.com]

...and may I say that it's just as awesome to have talented friends such as yourself who write fanfic?

Like I always say, art and fic feed off of each other. It's so wonderful to inspire and be inspired by our friends here on LJ.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

This is true ♥

[arwitchywoman.livejournal.com]

Listening now. I feel EXACTLY as you do about Bob Dylan. Every word you said could have come from my mouth.

And everyone said I'm nuts for thinking that way. I now feel justified in my opinion.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

LOL To my way of thinking, there are some people who are born singers, and some who are born songwriters, and they aren't necessarily the same person. Sinatra didn't write, and Dylan shouldn't sing!

[hbart.livejournal.com]

You sound very happy in this post, and that makes me happy. You writing new stuff also makes me happy. That's a lot of happys! I need to catch up on your podcast. I enjoy it very much, but I don't have a lot of kid-free spare time. You two have lovely voices, and I will admit it is a bit of a guilty pleasure to sometimes fall asleep to your podcast. Very relaxing, though I am usually out in the first fifteen minutes and miss much of the content. :)

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sweetie. I really appreciate that.

I'm just thrilled to bits that you like to listen to us! I am very happy to be part of your relaxation.

[lemonade8.livejournal.com]

I'm happy for you, sweetie. You are so special.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Aw, right back at you, babe. You are one of my heroes. ♥