So summer has not been particularly good this year.

I mostly blame the recession that's nibbling away at my bank account like a famished termite. Seriously guys I'm working like three part-time jobs at the moment and still find myself considering selling a kidney to pay my rent.

On the plus side, my summer flat is amazing and so are my flatmates. I randomly bonded with Jennifer when she faux offhandedly mentioned Merlin and it's been a bang ever since (heee pun)


ALSO FINISHED SEASON 2 OF TORCHWOOD AND OFF TO CHILDREN OF EARTH.
Ianto's my favourite, so I already prepared myself for a crying session since I've been mercilessly spoiled

Alright I bet someone will find that one in a jiffy. I've read it a couple of times and was sure that I bookmarked it but apparently, well, I haven't.
It's an Uni AU with Merlin being an art student (and wearing glasses!), there are two parts, the second involving a largely misinterpreted seduction of Lancelot?

Anyone?

BUGGERFUCK
aeroport_art. GO, GO I TELL YOU. OH MY GOD I CAN'T FUCKING BREATHE HERE.

ok, shit is getting serious. I'm nearly finished with Past Lives!AU, but I'm a bit on a writer'a block side right now so I am trying to be inventive in other spheres such as procrastination for example. Though I'm lying, what I'm about to post has been snagged from my dearest gealach_ros who stole it from my beloved osolone. I am officially a twelve year old girl (with a crush).

I'm gonna do it Karin's way since she makes nonsense have structure and look like sense.

1/Western Horoscopes

Bradley-Libra
boisterous moi- Aquarius (though born on the 20.01 I sometimes qualify as a Goat)
Colin-Capricorn

Libra&Aquarius

When Libra and Aquarius join in a love match, their relationship can serve to heighten and strengthen both Signs' consciousness. These two connect on a high mental level; they share a love of art, people and culture; they both abhor restrictive influences in their lives. They are likely to get along well because they have such similar needs and will not require more of one another than they're both willing to give. Both Signs are also very energetic, enthusiastic types; this relationship is not likely to become stagnant.

Both Aquarius and Libra are concerned with the betterment of the world and their fellow people. Aquarius is the most progressive thinker of the Zodiac, and they always have a new idea in the works. Libra is the diplomat of the Zodiac; abhorring conflict of any sort, they are born balancers (hence their Symbol, the Scales). Libra's urge to avoid conflict put together with a love of intellectual freedom can lead them to be somewhat indecisive at times; when this happens, more decisive Aquarius can step in and help Libra figure out which direction to turn. Libra can return the favor by smoothing Aquarius's occasionally ruffled feathers that result from the Water Bearer's idealistic thinking sometimes crashing down in the face of reality.

Libra is ruled by the Planet Venus (Love) and Aquarius is ruled by the Planets Uranus (Rebellion) and Saturn (Karma). This combination of influences can be an interesting and productive one; Libra and Aquarius should certainly take on other projects together than simply their love relationship, because they can make great things happen using their hearts, their urge for progress and their consciousness of the greater good. These two are an extraordinary duo for standing up for social justice or radical change in the community.
so basically we can go off and make the world a better place.

Capricorn&Aquarius

When Capricorn and Aquarius join together in a love match, they tend to bring out the most positive attributes of one another. Capricorn is a more cautious, rational outlook on life, while Aquarius is insatiable, fostering an idealistic approach to nearly everything. On the surface, they may seem like total opposites, but once these two set eyes on one another, an unbreakable bond is formed.

Both Capricorn and Aquarius can be opinionated to the point of seeming unwilling to compromise. Capricorn thrives on organization and is always looking for consequences. Aquarius is modern and finds routine troublesome and boring. Capricorn will find wonder in Aquarius, but may get frustrated trying to find a stitch of logic in their partner's desultory, mystical mind. Aquarius will not appreciate the domineering streak in their partner, but will find the solid base that Capricorn provides to be a great support and will be relieved that someone will help them to take care of their personal matters.

Capricorn and Aquarius are ruled by Saturn, and Aquarius is also ruled by Uranus. Saturn is a cool, traditional energy. This planet is very goal-oriented and devoted to progressive thinking. Capricorn and Aquarius merge their strengths to Aquarian revolutions or Capricornian social status. Uranus is about all things different and unusual. Capricorn will show Aquarius a life based on organization, rationality and comfort. Aquarius can help Capricorn to dream more and possibly stand up for their beliefs.
I think they got it right at the 'insatiable' bit.


2/Chinese Horoscopes

Bradley- (Wood, ha ha am I the only one who laughed?)Rat
Me-(Fire)Tiger
Colin- (Wood...c'mon lol, it's a little funny)Ox

Tiger&Rat
The Tiger and the Rat may not be the best match in the world. For one thing, they're just a bit too similar for comfort! Both love to be the center of attention and both have charming, magnetic personalities. In social situations, these two might find themselves vying for the spotlight and developing a truly competitive relationship -- especially the Tiger, whose courageous, authoritative nature always wants to prevail.

As lovers, these two might have an incredible debut -- they will respond eagerly to one another's exciting, stimulating natures. However, after a while their clashing personality traits may begin to get in the way; the Tiger may tire of the Rat's self-promoting ways or constant verbal bantering and the Rat may tire of the Tiger's mood swings and authority plays. However, both these Signs are warm-hearted and loving with those they hold dear; if they can find common ground on which to stand, these two will make a durable, generous duo.

As business partners, these two will need to iron out their differences and decide who's "on top." The most natural set-up for these two would be for the Tiger, who is noble and authoritative, to be the "front person" while the Rat puts its shrewd mind to use behind-the-scenes.

This is so true that it's actually sort of scary, I'm not sure whom did I tell that to, but I remember saying that Bradley and I would either be best mates or hardcore rivals since we're both extroverted, bubbly attention whores.

Tiger&Ox
The Tiger and the Ox may not be the most natural match. The main problem between these two lies in their vastly different approaches to life: The Tiger is untamable while the Ox is quite reliable; the Tiger is adventurous while the Ox is reserved; the Tiger is unfocused while the Ox is built for hard work and wants to do things right the first time. What's more, each Sign prizes its own characteristics as ideal, but neither Sign is likely to find its "ideal" traits in the other!

Paradoxically, these two can connect through their very differences. If they can learn to understand one another, they can benefit from the qualities in one another that they themselves are lacking. The Tiger can greatly benefit from the Ox's methodical, thorough approach to completing work, especially if these two are business partners, and in turn the Ox can learn to follow the Tiger's unpredictable lead, as the Tiger often hits on new and ingenious ideas. The Ox can teach the Tiger to buckle down and focus; the Tiger can teach the Ox to lighten and open up. These two Signs aren't completely opposite, either; each possesses a warm heart -- the Ox finds its greatest refuge in home, family and close friends -- and each is a noble, honorable soul. The Tiger's unpredictable, at times moody nature doesn't mean this Sign is untrustworthy; once the Ox understands this, doors will open up for these two to make a deep and lasting connection. The Ox's somewhat rigid and judgmental nature may make this difficult, but the Tiger's magnetic charm will help to win the Ox over in the end.
All is not lost Colin my love! All hope lies in my animal magnetism, apparently ;)

(to be continued)

My past lives!AU is almost finished, it turned out as a long one-shot, I need to rewrite it and tweak it here and there but oh I shall post it soon.
I'm balancing too jobs at the moment, my (borrowed) computer tends to act up and my shiny dell won''t arrive till much much later since it turns out I don't have this kinda money just yet.
OH RECESSION YOU GET INTO THE WAY OF MY PRON.

Oh, also. I need a beta...

Snagged from stolenglimpse

These are the rules (and no cheating!):

1. You can ONLY answer 'Yes' or 'No'.

2. You are NOT ALLOWED to explain ANYTHING unless someone messages or comments you and asks—and, believe me, the temptation to explain some of these will be overwhelming. Nothing is exactly as it seems.

Kissed any one of your LiveJournal friends? — No
Been arrested? — Yes
Kissed someone you didn't like? — Yes
Slept in until 5 PM? — Yes
Fallen asleep at work/school? — No
Held a snake? — No
Ran a red light? — No
Been suspended from school? — No
Experienced love at first sight? — Yes
Totaled your car in an accident? — No
Been fired from a job? — No
Fired somebody? — No
Sung karaoke? — Yes
Pointed a gun at someone? — No
Did something you told yourself you wouldn't? — Yes
Laughed until something you were drinking came out your eyes? — Yes
Caught a snowflake on your tongue? — Yes
Kissed in the rain? — Yes
Had a close brush with death (your own)? — Yes
Saw someone die? — No
Played Spin-the-Bottle? — Yes
Smoked a cigar? — No
Sat on a rooftop? — Yes
Smuggled something into another country? — Yes
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on? — Yes
Broken a bone? — No
Skipped school? — Yes
Eaten a bug? — No
Sleepwalked? — No
Walked on a moonlit beach? — Yes
Ridden a motorcycle? — No
Dumped someone? — Yes
Forgotten your anniversary? — Yes
Lied to avoid a ticket? — No
Ridden in a helicopter? — No
Shaved your head? — No
Blacked out from drinking? — Yes
Played a prank on someone? — Yes
Hit a home run? — No
Felt like killing someone? — Yes
Cross-dressed? — Yes
Been falling-down drunk? —Yes
Made your girlfriend/boyfriend cry? — No
Eaten snake? — No
Marched/Protested? — Yes
Had Mexican jumping beans for pets? — No
Puked on an amusement ride? — Yes
Seriously & intentionally boycotted something? — No
Been in a band? — Yes
Knitted? —No
Been on TV? — No
Shot a gun? — Yes
Skinny-dipped? — Yes
Given someone stitches? —Yes
Eaten a whole habenero pepper? — No
Ridden a surfboard? — No
Drunk straight from a liquor bottle? —Yes
Had surgery? — No
Streaked? — Yes
Been taken by ambulance to a hospital? — No
Tripped on mushrooms? — No
Passed out when NOT drinking? — Yes
Peed on a bush? — Yes
Donated Blood? — Yes
Grabbed electric fence? No
Eaten alligator meat? - No
Eaten cheesecake? — Yes
Eaten your kids' Halloween candy? — No
Killed an animal when NOT hunting? — No
Peed your pants in public? — No
Snuck into a movie without paying? — No
Written graffiti? — No
Still love someone you shouldn't? — Yes
Think about the future? — Yes
Been in handcuffs? — Yes
Believe in love? — Yes
Sleep on a certain side of the bed? — No

I don't even remember posting the previous entry. drunk LJ-ing=bad

OK GUYS I'M JUST WRITING THIS IN CASE I RPMOMISEV PORN TO ANYONE TO NIGHT. I AM DRUNK OF MY ARSE AND THEREFOR DHOULD NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PRMISES I MAKE!!!

Hahahahaha so Nathan is regretting his life today and groaning on the floor in the living room. I told him not to (ever EVER) challenge an Orkney girl. We're born with whisky in our bloooooood.

Yesterday was hilarious, I had this wee adventure where I went to get fags and ended up in a gay bar with Morag and when Rhonna called me asking what was taking me so bloody long, I was like 'Fuck, if I know where I am right now.'
Also I have been singing 'Mamma mia, pass me that sangria' at some point. And we all ended up at a foam party yay!

Also I have wee teasers for solanyxe and kasiowy!!

I AMMMMM DONE WITH EXAMS


AND BOIIII AMD I DRUNK. IF RHONNA PASSES OUT FIRST I'M GONNA UPLOAD HER PHOTOS FROM THE EXPOOOO.

I ALSO ALREADY WON 3 DRINKING GAMES AND APPARENTLY DRUNK MORE WINE THAT PHYSICALLY POSSIBLE BUT DO NOT FEAR!!! I SHALL SURVIVE.... OH GOD IT'S JUST MIDNIGHT. THIS IS LAME...

First of all, my eternal gratefulness to osolone, who amazingly posted me a scrap of an article in the cutest postcard ever. I hope you're not hacking up a lung any longer, my dear, and that you're feeling better (OMG HOW WAS THE CASTLE????). I will sent you some haggis something cool soon.

babydracky, I'll send you back your fic asap, sorry it's taking so bloody long. Also I decided I want to learn French. I can't be a disgrace all of my life now, can I? Or at least I'll be a disgrace that can speak French? Eh? eh? Speaking of languages, I need to read me some German fic too (mmmmmmm....the pleasures of education) and I want to write a Polish Merlin fic because as kasiowy pointed out once, there is not nearly enough out there and I've never written a word of well...literature in Polish, so I think I owe something...back, I guess?

ALSO: INSTA REC ( Doubled Over with the Hunger of Lions )---> blown me awayyyy.

And I have this killer Soccer Six plot bunny in my head and it's so naughty it's making me blush. I AM UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WRITING IT (I am writing 3 AUs, give me a break), HOWEVER I'LL POST IT ON bradleycolin so someone can fulfill my filthy fantasies.


oh and I still haven't decided on the laptop yet, this *how* bad I am.

I AM SO INDECISIVE I DRIVE MYSELF CRAZY!

I want to get a new Inspiron 15....pink, blue or red?
they're all so prettie!

decisions decisions.

any help?

omgomgomg, so I just got my London Expo fix from my lovely lovely f-list and omfg how cute are those boys! *claps with glee*
I HAVE to go in October, I mean it, I HAVE TO GO, even if that means I will have to sell a kidney (who needs two of the buggers anyway?)


Rhonna proved useless so far, she kept sending me 'THEY ARE SO FREAKING GORGEOUS' texts and 'HOW IS WORK GOING, YOU LOSER?', so I really hope she has some banging photos to share, godamnit.

I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT SERIES 2 BTW, LANCE IS COMING BACK! (yay for woobie!eyes and pointy-sticked duels with Arfur), and so is Mordred and Excalibur! YAY! Not too excited about the whole Gwen/Arthur thing, I keep cringing at the mere though of it.

OK, so might or might not have promised a haremboy!AU (shut up don't judge me) to solanyxe that one time. Obviously I realized my grave miscalculation and deleted the comment, but she cought me, she caught me red handed and now she made the most amazing fanmix (that I think I'll get to you with the fic?) and now I have to write it because this show ruins my life and yes, I need another AU because apparently having five hundred plot (well porn really) ideas is not enough for that depraved brain of mine.

solanyxe you rock my world so hard!!! like so hard! you're like the Merlin to my Arthur....or the Arthur to my Merlin!!! SO MUCH LOVE FOR YOU I SWEAR.

The Irish Society exam went fine I think, better than the Romanticism and Modernism Monday fiasco that was well...a fiasco. This time around I actually knew what I was writing about, despite having not really studied for it, ha!

Rhonna danced around my living room today singing. In a tutu.

So that skank Rhonna is going to London for the godamn Expo. digesting this information required a lot of screams of denial and shaking fists on my side and a positively OBSCENE amount of gloating on Rhonna's side. HOE.

me: nooooooooooo! this can't be happening!!!!!
rhonna: i'm gonna touch bradley james and colin morgan hahahahahahaha
me: oh oh, is that so? remember you're a ginger!!
rhonna: oh oh like you aren't one!!
me: well duuuh, I'm a red-head not a ginger, you moron. my hair is mahogany, i don't look as if I daily bathe my head in carrot juice, unlike some.

so yeah there was loads of sulking and storming off (and she doesn't even live in my flat for heaven's sake!) and insulting ginger people (that are not in Cardiff)and so on.


also I have my Irish Society exam tomorrow (the Romanticism & Modernism one was HORRIBLE), but I'm not too worried. I went downstairs to be extra resourceful and talk to some Irish people, they turned out to be civil engineering students and therefore not knowing shit, but they made banging French toast <333 all is well.

Oh my goodness, robot_sky has outdone herself! I want to marry this layout and have its blond haired, spatula-eared, blue-eyed, magical, megalomaniac babies!

Alsoooooo, I have joined all the cool kids at DW, haven't really done anything on it yet but it looks kinda cute so ha, add me if you want, my username is heyyyastrid.

OK, so this fandom really ate my fecking brain since all I've done today, apart from analyzing poetry of course, was inventing AUs and I actually wrote a few bits while waiting for the water to boil so I could have my tea (to calm my nerves). I also wrote a frottage!scene to my Ancient!AU and started researching Alexander the Great, because you know, I don't actually know anything about him asides from the obvious and the warped Hollywood version, so I went to Wikipedia and....
Alexander!Arthur/Hephaestion!Merlin, Aristotle!Gaius(and possibly Aristotle!Slash Dragon lolololol) anyone? anyone?

Because this is what Wikipedia has to say:
The former assumption has persisted to the present day, with writers of fiction, such as Mary Renault, and the film director Oliver Stone among its proponents, as well as modern historians such as Paul Cartledge, who says: "Rumour had it—and rumour was for once surely correct—that he [Hephaestion] and Alexander had once been more than just good friends."[48] Aelian takes the latter view when he uses just such an expression when describing the visit to Troy: "Alexander laid a garland on Achilles' tomb and Hephaestion on Patroclus', indicating that he was Alexander's eromenos, as Patroclus was of Achilles."[49]

However, what was the case in Athens was not necessarily the case in Macedon. As Robin Lane Fox says, "... descendants of the Dorians were considered and even expected to be openly homosexual, especially among their ruling class, and the Macedonian kings had long insisted on their pure Dorian ancestry."[50] This was no fashionable affectation; this was something that belonged at the heart of what it was to be Dorian, and therefore Macedonian, and had more in common with the Theban Sacred Band than with Athens.[51] In light of this, it is not surprising that there is evidence that their sexual relationship was indeed lifelong. Lucian, writing in his book On Slips of the Tongue[52] describes an occasion when Hephaestion's conversation one morning implied that he had been in Alexander's tent all night, and Plutarch[53] describes the intimacy between them when he tells how Hephaestion was in the habit of reading Alexander's letters with him, and of a time when he showed that the contents of a letter were to be kept secret by touching his ring to Hephaestion's lips. Diogenes of Sinope, in a letter written to Alexander when he was a grown man, accuses Alexander of being "... ruled by Hephaestion's thighs."[54]

No other circumstance shows better the nature and length of their relationship than Alexander's overwhelming grief at Hephaestion's death. As Andrew Chugg says, "... it is surely incredible that Alexander's reaction to Hephaestion's death could indicate anything other than the closest relationship imaginable."[55] The many and varied ways, both spontaneous and planned, by which Alexander poured out his grief are detailed below. In the context of the nature of their relationship however, one stands out as remarkable. Arrian says that Alexander "... flung himself on the body of his friend and lay there nearly all day long in tears, and refused to be parted from him until he was dragged away by force by his Companions."[56]

Boy, am I glad that Coleridge is dead.

Because if he was not I would be forced to go down there and kill him.




And possibly borrow some laudanum.

If my bf drunk dials me one more time tonight we are SO over.
Hahaha, at least from what John told me he managed to wrestle the phone out of his hands, it sounded hilarious over the phone.



I am so not happy about that exam on Monday. I wish I've started revising in like...February or something. Done hardly any work today, I re-read Pru's sextras instead because apparently it seemed like a good idea. Now bed.