I thought I'd try a different kind of challenge this time! Here's how it works: you give me a song and a fandom (or character). I write a drabble and/or short fic based on the lyrics and fandom.

Uh. Go?

Augh. I cannot concentrate on this article to save my life.

Since I obviously need a distraction, give me "Five Things" lists to write. Any fandom (that I know of!) or character (that I know of!). If you need examples, here's a few: Five Jokes Marco Wishes He Told, Five Things Ax Won't Eat, Five Times Shinji Didn't Run Away, Five Times MJ Checked Out Spidey's Butt... etc, etc.)

Although I really should be studying and writing instead, I figured it can't hurt to do another meme before midterms steal me away again. Thanks, odontomachus, for reminding me to add the instructions.

Give me the name of a character from one of my fandoms and I'll answer these questions.

1) What is your opinion of this character? If you like, explain why you like him/her. Likewise if you dislike the character.
2) Is he/she important to the general plot?
3) Can you relate to this character at all? Do they grip you emotionally?
4) How much do you like the fandom that this character comes from?
5) Do you ship this character with any other character? Or, are you particularly intrigued by their relationship with any other character(s)? (romance-wise or platonic)
6) Is there anything about the character you would change?
7) If you were in the fandom with this character or knew this character in real life, how do you see yourself interacting with him/her? (Would you get along well? Fall in love with? Dislike? Friendly rivalry? etc etc)
8) Does this character make the cut as one of your all time favorites (if you like) or least favorites?
9) Would you hype up this character (if you like) or warn about (if you dislike) to someone whose new to the fandom?
10) Is this character popular with the fanbase?

Modifying a writing meme I saw floating around somewhere:

Give me two characters and a first. (First kiss, first talk, fight fight, whatever.) I'll write you a paragraph or two about it.

I'm stuck on my mom's computer, so the last thing you should expect is a speedy response. But I can almost guarantee I'll get 'em done this time, since I have nothing better to do!

Meme, snagged from sarisia, shockingly enough.

1. Leave me a casual comment of no particular significance, like a lyric to your current favorite song, your favorite kind of sandwich, or maybe your favorite game. Any remark, meaningless or not.
2. I will respond by asking you five personal questions so I can get to know you better.
3. Update your LJ with the answers to the questions.
4. Include this explanation and offer to ask someone else in your own post.
5. When others respond with a desultory comment, you will ask them five questions.

( Q&A )

Warning, long meme ahead. Yoinked from sarisia.

- Bold the things you've done.

( Whatcha gonna do? )

Unlike Christina I'm too lazy to dig up an earlier list for comparison, I'm afraid... and yes, I know, mine needs more bold!

Drabble memes, snagged from bogboblin.

1. Give me a song lyric and I will write you a drabble for a character YOU PLAY and I PLAY that goes with it. Even if they've never met!

2. Comment with a topic of FIVE things that probably would never ever/could have/did happen in something we have roleplayed (or from a show/book/etc. we both like) and I'll write you a ficlet!

Ex: Five people Jessica Jones should have cussed out, but didn't.

3. If we don't roleplay, just give me a lyric, characters and/or a situation.

Before I go back to bed, here's a meme snagged from lizzypaul!

1. Comment to this post with the name of a character that I have written in fic. Or geeked out about.

2. I will comment telling you the following:
a. What initially prompted me to like the character enough to write about him/her.
b. One of his/her best traits.
c. One of his/her worst traits.
d. How easy/difficult I find it to write the character.
e. The story/chapter/paragraph/phrase where I feel that I truly captured the character (if I've written them).
f. My plans (if any) to write the character in the near future.

So, I'm back from Chicago... and I think I've joined the ranks of the employed.

So to celebrate, I'm doing another fic meme. Give me a fandom, character, or pairing plus a subject and I'll write one of those "5 Things" fics about it.

Give me a pairing, a character, or whatever, and get a one-line fic.

Yes, you can ask for more than one.

ETA: I just realized I got my location and music mixed up, which means I'm in a Utena song now, and that's just awesome.

First, a meme snagged from trelali.

1. Comment with any ship [or character] from a fandom that you know I like, or at least have some knowledge about.

2. I will ramble for about 100 words (I may go over a bit) about the aforementioned ship. This may be incoherent gushing or exclamations of disgust, depending on what it is.

3. Put this on your LJ, if you are so inclined.

Second, for those of you who were wondering if I died or something...nope! Unfortunately, studies have proven that I'm like a cockroach. I even have feelers! I was/am just ambushed by a lot of work. Hurrah! Projects, papers, articles, and homework due next week. Oh, I'm so excited. Can you tell?

Aaand -- happy birthday, mom. I wuv ooo.

(Click here to post your own answers for this meme.)

✓ I miss somebody right now.	✓ I don't watch much TV these days.	✓ I own lots of books.
✓ I wear glasses or contact lenses.	✓ I love to play video games.	× I've tried marijuana.
× I've watched porn movies.	× I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.	✓ I believe honesty is usually the best policy.
✓ I curse sometimes.	✓ I have changed a lot mentally over the last year.	× I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me.

( it goes on... )

I'm bored, so...meme.

1. Ask my RPG characters whatever you want.

( Teh List )

In addition? WHEE MY COMICS STORE IS SELLING RUNAWAYS AGAIN. I'm being attacked by Spider-Woman, Spider-Girl, and Estrid plotbunnies. (Shush, I conviently forgot my 1sentence Marco/Ax project.) Had an excellent weekend, though I'm now considering homicide. And I need to register for classes.

Real entry later.

ETA: And a new pup, goblinxbites. His twin's journal is coming soon. Nexus, LOL.

Interesting meme...

Tell me characters you wish I would attempt in an RPG. Any fandom, whatever. Someone you'd like to see me play.

Feel free to substitute "RPG" for "write fanfic for pairing/character" or whatever. Speaking of RPGs -- deviousli, did you get my email?

In other news, the job didn't pan out. I am a little disappointed, but I can't say I'm that surprised. Oh well.

OH NO, TRUE BELIEVERS!

Our dasing heroine has been attacked by The Hiccups! Whatever will she do?! Find out...in the next issue of Pointless LJ Entries!

Also, meet our Lovely Heroine's Johari and Nohari windows. Be honest, and don't feel obligated to leave your name.

What the subject line says, people. Studying MURDERED me. But instead of mourning, bring me back to life by amusing me.

Which means...meme time! And it has one simple rule.

1. Talk with your icons and only your icons. GO!

Snagged from I cannot remember where:

How many times has someone on your friends list posted about something and you were really confused, but you didn't want to ask because you knew you should know? How many times have you felt 'guilty' asking a close LJ friend a question that should be 'obvious'?

Well, here's your chance.

If you've missed a few things, missed an entry and are confused, ask me anything. Even something extremely basic. I'm not allowed to get even slightly irritated at any of the questions -- we've all missed things before.

Because I am bored and curious, a question for teh friends list:
Who What do you do before you go to bed?

I'm going to start a meme! Let's see if it spreads.

1. List five of your fandoms.
2. Ask your friends list which character in each fandom they think you're most like.
3. Do the same when/if your friends post this on their LJ.

Five Fandoms

- Animorphs
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel
- Runaways
- Digimon (01-Tamers)
- South Park

Answer away, minions! XD

me-sense:  contemplative
music: The Colbert Report