You give yourself to him

[exsequar]

I haven't been around my computer much today, but when I was? I've been spending my time reading through all of my old Supernatural entries, from the end of season 2 backwards.

One word: SIGH.

An irony: I was super optimistic about season 3, but terrified about season 2. And we all know how THAT panned out.

It's been a really bittersweet walk down memory lane. My participation in Supernatural fandom was so rich and layered and joyous. There were dozens of people around who were ready to engage me in thoughtful conversations about the Winchesters at any time of day. After every episode I made an epic and analytical assessing post - I was thinking every single time, about every single nuance of Sam and Dean. I would watch an episode as it aired, download it at 1 AM or whenever it came online, watch it again in the morning before class, and usually watch it again when I got home. I was completely enthralled by these characters and the fandom, and I miss that joy so much. I've had joy in fandoms since, but never one with such depth and texture. (I was also MUCH more interesting then. No wonder my readership's gone way down!)

My favorite post that I've stumbled upon is a thing I started where I just had people leave comments with Supernatural quotes. We ended up with about 100, and I don't know about other people, but I'm pretty sure I came up with the majority of mine from memory. It's a great blast from the past, all of the highlights of seasons 1 and 2, so take a look if you're feeling nostalgic like me!

Fitting perfectly into this mood, this weekend I get to see MONA!!!!!!!!! mona1347 is my big sister, my mentor, my guiding light, and I met her through Supernatural fandom. ♥ I'm going down to DC for my friend Thomas's birthday, then I'm staying the night and going to Mona's place for lunch and some hi-def Supernatural nostalgia. I am exceedingly, exceedingly excited! \o/

I'm trying to decide what old episode I want to watch right now. I think I've decided on Playthings.

Oh, today we went to the mall to buy a present for Thomas, and I ended up picking up the first season of Mad Men for $20! Impulse buy ftw! I've been meaning to watch the show for a while and this was much easier than downloading. I also got a squishy keychain of the Watchmen doomsday clock, yellow with a splash of human bean juice. Awesome.

Comments

[redbrickrose.livejournal.com]

Med Men is FANTASTIC.

How long are you going to be in DC?

[exsequar.livejournal.com]

Whee! I can't wait to start watching.

Just for the weekend... spent today with Thomas and our friends, and tomorrow I'm driving down to Mona's. I could totally meet you for coffee or something, if you'd be up for that! Mona lives downtown, on Tunlaw Rd, if that's anywhere near you. I'm not very good at driving in downtown DC, haha.

[redbrickrose.livejournal.com]

I live in Arlington, actually, but I'm totally up for meeting for coffee if you've got time. (If you don't, seriously no worries. I completely understand - it's only a quick trip and you've already got plans.)

I have no idea where Tunlaw Rd. is but I can get downtown on the metro no problem. I've lived here since August and I REFUSE to drive in downtown DC. The signage here makes NO SENSE.

[exsequar.livejournal.com]

I think it would be fun! I have a car and no obligations back home, so I'm very flexible - maybe I could meet you late afternoon, when I was planning to leave Mona? Say, 5 or so? I could talk to her tomorrow and ask her where a good place to meet you would be (like the nearest metro station) and then I could call you? (You can email me your cell number if you like). Looking at a map, her place is actually really close to Arlington, so it would probably be really easy. It would be fun to see you!

[redbrickrose.livejournal.com]

Sure; that sounds good! I don't have any plans except for homework and Big Bang editing tomorrow and I will no doubt be procrastinating on those things anyway. :) I'll email you my cell number!