[fic recs] Harry Potter, BtVS, and BSC

"Scary Monsters" by penknife: This is a fantastic story about Remus becoming a werewolf and the things he learns and must learn to live with because of it. The whys and hows are very interesting and the writing is absolutely lovely.

Summary: It's not easy having monsters in the family. Remus Lupin (and Fenrir Greyback), gen.

"Ice Capades: Three Scenes From the Life of a Slayer" by karabair: I'm not a fan of Buffy the character, not in the show, not in fic. However, these scenes from Buffy's life, and the way she interacts with her father, are touching and clear and terrific. They made me like her, made me feel for Buffy, and made me glad I could.

Summary: Some gen Buffy/family interaction.

"Kristy and the Horrible Break Up" by thelastgoodname: The Kristy voice in this story is fantastic, as are the details, the character interaction, and the romance. It's fun and sweet and lovely.

Summary: Sam and Stacey break up, and Kristy is distraught. Why? And what will she do to get them back together?

(Also, if you like BSC girlslash, take a look at short_takes, which just did their first round, a Kristy round.)

Kickboxing: Needs a Little Less Kick and a Little More Boxing

Kickboxing kickboxed my ass.

I'm ready to crawl into bed. I can't, because I'm trying to finish a book review, but I wish, I wish, I wish. Even BSG isn't enough to make me want to stay awake (though this two part season finale is enough to make me glad I am, though I'd rather be curled up in bed watching it). I actually had to collapse in the locker room after before I could gather my things and head upstairs to leave. I wasn't the only one, though. We had a different instructor tonight and she was tough. Still good, and I had already planned to take off tomorrow from anything serious. I'll be lucky if I can haul glass in the morning; here's hoping there aren't any huge orders being picked up.

New trainers were comfortable even though they need to be broken in just a touch more. New workout clothes are super comfortable, cool, and loose, and they allowed a wide range of movement.

Tonight's kickboxing was a lot more kick and a lot less boxing, to my chagrin. She didn't even run any punches at the bag, just kicks (front, side, crescent, reverse crescent, and jump) which is fun, but I wanted to hit the bag, damn it. It's why I started in the class at all. However, after, in the locker room, someone mentioned there is still a boxing place downtown, so maybe I will check it out after I get back from Wiscon (which will be right after this class ends).

Also, three new dance classes will be offered this summer, including Latin. If it's a partners not required class, I am so there. Otherwise I'll be in hip hop, which I took at university, too, and loved. Plus more kickboxing if they offer it. Plus lifting. Plus something to build my endurance so I don't feel like this after every kickboxing class. I'm strong, but I wouldn't last three rounds in the ring.

Must finish book review, but am exhausted.

BSG

So really, except for a few general things about the series as a whole (which would have been spoiled on the dvd case anyway--for instance, Cylons attack them, woah, what a spoiler), I went into BSG season one spoiler free, and I am SO GLAD I DID. Because....

( BSG spoilers )

I am so in love with this show and I can't wait to dive into season two. I'm holding off until I return the last two discs of season one, so I know they are already on the way before I start disc one of season two.

All of you who pimped it to me, thank you. THANK YOU. I love this show.

Robot Chicken

THERE IS ROBOT CHICKEN ON ADULT SWIM.

Today is a good day.

(I love you, Seth Green.)

more Robot Chicken

Can you spoil Robot Chicken?

( Spoiler? )

Okay, no more posts. Must finish this review and go to bed. Have had weight watchers ice cream and iced tea.

( Lied! )

I really missed this show.

Must. Stop. Procrastinating. (And spamming livejournal.)

Why do the advertisements for Lord of the Rings on TBS look like a slash vid about Sam and Frodo? I mean, yeah, so there, but the ads? I am surprised. Except maybe I shouldn't be, because they do air during such things as Robot Chicken and Family Guy and the like.