#sarinalina

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Since there are now two whole people who've expressed an interest in my (and Clio's) progress through Red vs. Blue, I thought I'd post an update. Since there are spoilers for season 7, plus a bunch of you may not care, I've put in a cut. (You can blacklist "lost watches rvb" if you don't want to see these at all.)

We watched season 7 today. I couldn't help feeling like it was a bit of a letdown after the high of season 6 - still better than the first 5 seasons, but the plot moving along in a pretty stately fashion. And not nearly enough Freelancers. I'm looking forward to season 8, which a little bird (or flower) told me has more going on.

I'm really hoping Donut isn't dead. I wouldn't have said I was particularly attached to him before, but he was actually one of the highlights of season 7 for me. Around all these grumpy people he's just so irrepressibly cheerful.  On the grumpy side of the scales, Lopez getting increasingly fed up with everyone was delightful.

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Replies and flailing are under the cut.

It just blows my mind that four months ago I didn't know any of you, and now I can post a one-sentence whine and so many of you rush to offer comfort and support. I'm not at my most articulate so it's hard to express in words how much this means to me, so I will just say that it means a lot. Four months ago I would have dumped all my pain and frustration on Clio or internalized it and that was a hard load for both of us to bear. You make it easier. <3 <3 <3

commanderlurker replied to your post “Rant time: everything hurts and I just want to curl up into a little...”

:( I hope it doesn't last too long.

Thank you! I hope so too... All I can do is try to practice good self-care and not stress out about the situation.

interstellarperformance replied to your post “Rant time: everything hurts and I just want to curl up into a little...”

I could join you and bring pillows and hot chocolate. :)

sarinalina replied to your post “Rant time: everything hurts and I just want to curl up into a little...”

*hugs* *hands over hot cocoa, chocolate and bankets* *pats your head gently* There, there. We're here for you!

syzara replied to your post “Rant time: everything hurts and I just want to curl up into a little...”

*hugs & tea*

Soft things and hot beverages were definitely a running theme in your responses! Honestly, if you're all going to come over from Europe to take care of me, I think the least I can do is provide the tea and hot chocolate. :) I did make myself some ginger tea, which was pleasant. Maybe cocoa later.

musanocturnis replied to your post “Rant time: everything hurts and I just want to curl up into a little...”

*sends hugs and pillow* Journal for pattern is an extremely good idea, helps a lot even if you can't see one, just to keep track of what's happened and when.

Yes, it definitely seems worth doing. The problem I always run into with anything like that is that:

When flaring, everything seems like too much effort to bother with.

When not flaring, I don't really want to think about the possibility of another flare.

In general, I'm really good at forgetting or minimizing the existence of the other state. Especially in a long flare, I start feeling like I've felt that way forever, and with a long good stretch, I start thinking of myself as perfectly able-bodied.

lhs3020b replied to your post “Rant time: everything hurts and I just want to curl up into a little...”

*dislikes* I hope the pain finds something else to do with its time than bothering you!

I wouldn't really want to wish the pain on anyone else, but I could think of a few better candidates. (Some of the cast of characters around your dissertation come to mind.)

spectrezhulik replied to your post “[[MOR]theherocomplex replied to your post “Rant time: everything...”

you've shown admirable restraint here. (also I hope you feel better soon)

Thanks for the good wishes! And :D.

[servantofclio]

For the couples meme I'd love to ask for Garrus and Renee from Second Chances. :D

This should be at least a little bit of contrast to the other Shakarian one. :)

shops for groceries: Usually Garrus, to spare Renee the effort, because walking around for a while can be hard on her old injuries.

kills the spiders: Again, whoever finds it first; they're pretty pragmatic about that kind of thing.

comes home drunk at 3am: Neither. They are pretty thoroughly settled post-Second Chances.

makes breakfast: They take turns, or if they're both up and have time, Renee makes human breakfast and Garrus makes turian breakfast.

remembers to feed the fish: This is David and Lexa's job, as is feeding Rusty.

decorates the apartment: Something of a joint effort. Once they're living together, they both bring in items from their previous apartments, they acquire a few more things to tie stuff together. The kids get to decorate their own rooms. Garrus and Renee share an unfussy, comfortable aesthetic, so decorating is pretty comfortable.

initiates duets: Renee. She likes to sing, although mostly she's humming to herself, and she enjoys hearing him sing.

falls asleep first: Renee, probably.

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sarinalina said: Well, if you ever make it over here, I’ll gladly give you a place on the sofa. ^__^

Maybe one day I will make it to Germany! Same goes to you if you find yourself in PA, the state that's as big as some countries!

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sarinalina said: IF I ever make it, it will be around RTX or PAX time and I will meet every single one of you, because flying is expensive as fuck! >.< But yeah … that’ll be a few years .. xD

Oh man, you don't have to tell me! Plane ticket prices are what prevent me from traveling the world. Some day I'll make it to Asia and Europe (and Hawaii).

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sarinalina said: Walmart sounds very random indeed. xD One day when I ever have enough money, I’m so coming over there to visit and see for myself! ^__^

It really is a sight to behold haha. Make sure you visit PA if you ever make it to the States!

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flockofflamingos said: yeah it’s like technically you pretty much COULD live out of WalMart stuff (except for like really specific things?), but you probably wouldn’t WANT to. =P

THIS. (Some even have a pharmacy, or a place to grab pizza, or a place to get your hair cut etc.)

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Can you really buy *everything* at walmart?

Hmmm it depends. Are we talking a regular Walmart or a Super Walmart? While you can get a lot of stuff there, it’s not always good quality. You can buy video games, household goods, ammo etc. But I wouldn’t buy clothing there and we get food from grocery stores because they have better options and availability. But yeah, you can find most things at Walmart.