Stuff and things...

[dizzojay]

So, I apologise for having nothing of any substance to post about, but that is the sad truth of my existence of the moment!

The only remotely interesting thing that's happening to me at the moment is my weight loss, which I am thrilled as hell about, but if you're all getting heartily sick of hearing about it, I apologise profusely!

Anyhow, here are a few updates on stuff and things in my life at the moment...

Walker:  I've sadly admitted defeat! I've watched episodes 1 - 5 now, in the hope that it would grow on me, and ... it hasn't.  I'm just not feeling it.  Obviously it's Jared and he's lovely to look at, but that's all.  I don't care about Walker's family, I don't care about his partner.  I am just ... not interested.  I've not had anything approaching an emotional reaction yet in all five episodes I've watched.  I've decided I'm not going to watch it live any more.  Me watching it live doesn't improve Jared's ratings, but me buying the DVD will.  So, of course, I want Jared to succeed and I'll buy the DVD when it's available here in the UK, because I still want to support Jared in any way I can, but I've reluctantly accepted that Walker just isn't for me :(

Bunnies: The bunny project continues apace.  We offloaded a couple of pieces of furniture last week to make room for a big bunny crate that is now sitting in the corner of our living room.  There are other arrangements and purchases to be made such as baby/pet gates for the living room doors, a covered run for the garden, and conduiting for any low level wires in the living room.  We're looking at having the house bunny proofed by May, and then when the shelters open, we can start looking for the two little furbabies who are going to be sharing our life for the next few years! 

Other stuff:  I've booked a ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight for the 17th May which, under our unlocking rules here in the UK, is the first day I'm going to be able to get over and visit my parents.  I've been keeping in touch by phone, but I'm desperate to see them.  It's only two months, but it seems like forever!  I've also booked a hair appointment for the 17th April (hairdressers can open on the 12th April).  My hair has got really long, and - oddly enough - I kinda like it!  Maybe with the weight loss, I need a complete image change... who knows?  I'm going to have a word with my hairdresser and see what he advises - I trust that man far more than is healthy!

Mr D has been an absolute rock these last few months.  I know he's as pissed off with lockdown as I am, but as a key worker, he at least gets out for a few days a week to go to work. Being thrown together like this could easily drive a wedge between two people, but we still laugh and smile, even when we're sharing shitty boring chores together like laundry or cleaning the fridge!  We respect when each other needs space, but, we're just a great team and lockdown hasn't driven us apart.  He's really on board with the bunny project even though it's going to entail some work for him, and that means more to me than I can ever say!

And finally, here's some gratuitous Jensen because, well, it's the dizzojay journal; what do you expect?

Comments

[fufaraw]

Bunnies!

It's so good that some of us actually find a tighter bond with the people we've been stuck with in our pod. OH and I have found new footing, too, as well as being more relaxed with each other...since the whole rest of the world seems to be more anxious.

Good luck with the bunnies and the other plans!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

When Mr D comes home from his working day in the court and tells me about the huge increase in domestic abuse cases he's seeing, I never fail to be grateful that we rub along so well.

It's good to hear that you have the same :)
x

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Rescue bunnies is a great project, good luck with the hunt when the time is right!
I think Walker is ok, though seeing Jared playing Walker is still making me uncomfortable. I'm feeling he's more Jared than his character, maybe not helped by having Gen pop up as his wife like that. The kid drama (and the grandparent drama too for that matter) is of no interest to me, the son is kind of blank, the girl is not quite as bratty as she was at the start but still — bleh. I like Micky and her fella, and the end of this episode finally hotted up on the main plot threads and promised some possible hazard later, so I'll keep watching in the hope of something more interesting.
It's a shame both the Js are going into shows that don't do anything for me in different ways, but that's how the cookie crumbles, I suppose.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean about Walker. I'm still seeing Sam or Jared; Walker just isn't a strong enough character to have his own personality yet — for me, anyway. And, like you, I have absolutely no interest in the family dramas and I couldn't even remember Micky's name — well remembered!

Of the J's new shows, I'm far more invested in The Boys; at least, at the moment I'm intrigued by how Jensen's going to play Soldier Boy — the character seems to have a lot more scope.

Thank you for the good wishes on the bunnies, I'll keep you posted — when we eventually do get them, you'll hear of nothing else!!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Sadly The Boys isn't my thing either! Hey ho.

we buy homes

[makesenseoffers.livejournal.com]

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[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

I too have been disappointed with Walker. However episode 6 which aired in the US on 3/11 actually might be the game changer--it was actually good! We got a lot of insight into Walker and 3 critical plot twists right at the end. Maybe give it one more try?

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I will buy the DVD, like I said, because I want to support Jared, and I suspect I'll watch a few more episodes then. I'd like to have some familiarity with the show by the time I go to a convention next — whenever that may be!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

This week's was better, wasn't it! Still not totally gripped, but I am now interested.

[supernutjapan.livejournal.com]

Yay for being able to visit your parents!! Love the Jensen pics <3

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Yes, it'll definitely be a relief to see them in real life again! :)

Jensen pics are always yummy, aren't they!

[metallidean-grl.livejournal.com]

Too bad you're not feeling it with Walker. I'm liking it okay enough. But, like others said, the end of last weeks episode was a game changer. I am really interested and curious to see how that all plays out. I'm still seeing too much of Sam in Walker. I'm sure that will continue to evolve over time. I don't think they should have cast Gen as his on-screen wife. Every time she appears she throws me out of the show. the one thing that continues to bother me is that I don't feel an easy flow throughout the episodes. It's hard to describe, but sometimes things feel forced, or stunted, or something, not sure what. I'm doing my best to ignore that feeling. What with knowing Sam Winchester for so long, it is hard for me to transition seeing Jared in something else, especially when there are a lot of similarities between these two characters. Makes me wonder if I'll feel the same way with Jensen and Soldier Boy.

So glad you are finally going to get to see your parents. When it comes to family, especially parents, 2 months is a long time. I'm sure it will be a joyous visit.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I have got the links for 6 and 7 so I'm going to try to watch them as people have said they're so good.
I agree with you on Gen's appearance, whenever I see her, I just see Jared an Gen, I can't see them as other characters.

[metallidean-grl.livejournal.com]

I hope you like the last 2 episodes. I'm very intrigued now to see what happens and find myself looking forward to the next episodes.

[sasha-dragon.livejournal.com]

I suppose if Walker isn't your cup of tea you were never really going to warm to it, I've been really enjoying it and episode six really was a game-changer.

You must be getting really excited about the prospect of the bunnies arriving now, I bet you can't wait.

It must be difficult not being able to see your mum and dad for so long, but you'll soon be able to go and see them. I think we all trust our hairdressers like that, after all, they have the power to make us look human *G*

It's good to be so close to someone at times like these there's just so much uncertainty at the moment it would be so easy for things to fall apart.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I've got Kirsten's link for episodes 6 and 7, I'm going to watch them tomorrow as everyone says they're such a game changer. let's see if I can engender some enthusiasm; I really, really want to! I do find, though, that I struggle with seeing Gen in the show. I can't see them as anything other than Jared and Gen!

Yes, getting really excited about the bunny project. We've got three rolls of chicken wire in the kitchen for bunny proofing the garden, and the baby gates for the living room doors are the next purchase once we get paid.

When we do eventually get them, these are going to be two very spoiled bunnies!

It really is crazy times, my hairdresser is going to have a fit when he sees my hair — and my parents are going to have a fit when they see me; they don't even know I've been trying to lose weight!!

xx