Preparation modus

[nia_kantorka]

Yeah, I'm mostly silent again. There are a few things that need my attention at the moment:

• As I might have mentioned here or there *snicker*, I'm going to see Hamlet in London at the beginning of October and let's say I'm not very trained in listening to 16th century English. So, it's time for some preparation. LOL
  I'm reading Hamlet at the moment in a bilingual version, English first, German second (the German translation is from the early 19th century and it's been also some time since I read old-fashioned German too).



• To get in sync with Mr C's baritone I'm listening to the first series of Cabin Pressure in the evenings. I got the CDs from candamira and another lovely friend who lives right across the street as a b-day present and wanted to start them right away. To find the time to just sit and listen to something has been a bit difficult for me, but the past two night's I've been managing and LMAO in doing so.



• Actually, I learned that I'm able to do something else, as long as I don't have to think about what I do. So it's no problem to craft some thingies for my pay-it-forward campaign. I might not be able to finish them all till the end of October, but hope to manage until the end of 2015. And if fandom friends get a Christmas present that's not bad either, right?



• Signed up for hp_nextgen_fest and am writing a little story for that. From now on Fridays will be mostly writing days again.



• Of course I can't live without reading some things, and next to all Sherlock stories I read this one from HP fandom. And because I loved it and it hasn't got enough kudos and comments on AO3 and my crack_broom month finished before I've read the story, I need to rec it here.

Title: Promise
Author: drarryxlover (cathcer1984 on AO3)
Art: imera
Pairing(s) Harry/Scorpius
Rating: NR-17
Word Count: 20,290
Content/Warnings: Non-Graphic Voilence, Aftermath of Torture, Felching
Summary: Harry and Scorpius are Auror partners who were kidnapped and tortured. This is the story of how they heal.
Why I loved it: This story had it all: big feelings, hurt, angst, lots of comfort, love, a date (OMG, that date was so, so cute and sweet) and some sexy times to smooth the creases of the bumpy journey of our MCs.
And the art is lovely. Did I mention that I love b/w art? So, the artist's pics are a treat and such a good match for the story.
Even if it's not your favourite pairing ever, it is a great story accompanied by some wonderful art and - seriously guys - just 9 kudos as of today is a bit not good. So, please, go and leave some love. ♥

Well, it's past midnight here and I'm off to bed. I hope you're all well, and if not well, on the way to doing better.
Hugs and kisses!

Comments

[my_thestral]

I took a peak at the recced fic and ohoho! - my Ronnie's a bit of a hero fairly soon into the story, I'm so reading this tomorrow! :D Thanks for the rec!
Yey for you signing up for the next_gen, we can totally hold hands and howl into each other shoulder when it doesn't want to go the way we want to! All the little comforts of friendship, eh? :)
I'm sure no one would mind if they get their fabulous present from you with a bit of delay, I know I - ahem! - wouldn't! :D
Enjoy your reading (apparently the show you're going to got standing ovation, it's totally worth the effort!) and your writing Fridays!

[nia_kantorka]

Ah, I hope you'll like it, dear!

I'm not sure if I should tell you (maybe I jinx it now), but the muse is strong in this one. At least today went well. So, I hope there's not much need for whining. *knock on wood*

If you need me, I'm totally willing to lend you an ear. *hugs*

Ah, I can't wait though it's good that there's still some time because the preparations are fun. :D

[my_thestral]

Yey for the strong Muse! *feeds the Muse some happy thoughts, so she doesn't wanna go anywhere*
I already gave the story a kudos, it was a nice one indeed! :)

[nia_kantorka]

Ah, that's great. I'm glad you liked it too! :D

Thank you! I try to feed the capricious lady very well. ;p

[indybaggins.livejournal.com]

I think Hamlet is surprisingly easy to follow, BC does a great job of pronouncing it all so that it makes sense and 'feels' right, I always love the rhythm of Shakespearian speech, it kind of sticks in my head afterwards *g*

And Cabin Pressure! *is all excited for you* I almost wish that I could listen to it to the first time again, but on the other hand, no, by now they've become old friends that I've have been on so many adventures with. I never knew that I could enjoy radio that way before it, but I do, I care about those characters so much! <3

[nia_kantorka]

It's suprisingly easy to get into the story. I tried it twice in German on my own a long time ago and got stuck, but this time it's no problem at all. Maybe it's because I'm properly motivatedor because I'm much older now or both. :)
It's definitely easier to read then Penthesilea (a tragedy in verses by Kleist), the last classical play I read for before watching it on stage.

Cabin Pressure is fabulous. I knew it would be because one can't go wrong with British humour. You know, I read your fic and wanted to listen to it myself. And I knew I'd fell for Douglas which happened, idk, two minutes into the first episode. So, another brilliant thing I've to thank you for. *hugs*

[indybaggins.livejournal.com]

Oh I'm so pleased that I helped to get you into it, the world is a better place with Cabin Pressure in it! :D *all the hugs*

[lightofdaye]

Cabin Pressure! I hope you enjoy it. I'm listening through my CDs for the upteemth time at the moment.

And Nextgen fest sounds cool as well. Can't think of a good enough plot to claim at the moment for it. But if I get inspired I may try something before the deadline.

[nia_kantorka]

God, I love it: the humour, the characters (Douglas has me smitten :D) and the whole idea.

Oh, I hope you'll get inspired by an own prompt or maybe an older one from another fest for next gen. :)

[candamira.livejournal.com]

It's nice to see that you love your present so much! Who would have thought it would serve to prepare you for another BC-related event. ♥

[nia_kantorka]

Yeah, I really do! And I know what to buy next. :D
*huggles you*

[vix-spes.livejournal.com]

I adore Cabin Pressure so much ... I've lost count of the number of weird looks I've had on public transport because I've burst out laughing while listening to it.

I hope you enjoy Hamlet - I have to wait until the second to last performance on the 31st October!

[nia_kantorka]

Haha...yeah, I can imagine that.
It makes me snort and giggle very unladylike, but that's part of the fun. :D

[zeitgeistic.livejournal.com]

Ooh that sounds like loads and loads of fun! I probably wouldn't be able to understand all the words either and it's my first language. But if you can't understand it, just look at the scenery! ;)

[nia_kantorka]

It is. :D

I've really grown fond of Hamlet over the last days (I'm halfway through the play reading only one scene per day), and him playing the nutter, and I'm sad in advance that he's going to die.

And Cabin Pressure is a wonderful radio series. I love Douglas spoken by Roger Allam who's voice is perfect.