Lightning in a Bottle

Okay, so my psychology professor is a dead ringer for Joss Whedon (the creator of Buffy and Angel and Firefly/Serenity for those of you who don’t know- and by ‘those of you who don’t’ know I mean the people who’ve been living under a rock for the last 10 years!) and mostly I’ve been able to get over that and actually attempt to listen in class. I got 80% on my last test- I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that so far it’s been working well for me. Today my professor said the word ‘giggle’; all hope is lost. From here on in I will not be able to sit in that class and look at my teacher without holding back a smile or- no pun intended- a giggle! I better be as good at psychology as I let myself believe.

On the topic of school (insert tired eye-roll here) I am happy and beyond surprised to report that I got an A on my educational psychology essay. A freaking A? I didn’t even know I was capably of getting an A, much less an A on a paper I stayed up till almost 3am the night before to do; not finish but actually start, research and finish. Know I don’t know whether to be worried or relaxed about my next essay which is due next week?

Recently my muse has been working overtime- she’s like a coffee whore with insomnia or something because she is constantly whispering in my ear. Don’t get me wrong- I like it- but I can’t seem to write one idea down before another one is working its way in. And my muse has even taken up the task of appointing couples to fit the stories. I think I’ve posting like 6 new stories on Fanfiction.net in the last week and a half in a range of fandoms and couples. It’s a new experience and I must say I’m fast becoming addicted to the high. Side note though, and this isn’t the first time I’ve said this, but what is with the serious lack of reviews? I mean I use to kill with one-shots and reviews; they kept coming in and coming in and it’s really nice to get. Reviews help boost confidence and praise is always nice to get, plus reviews are a solid form of constructive criticism. I’ve barley gotten any which sucks especially when you put yourself out there and into a fandom you’ve never or seldom write for. It’s not very encouraging which can really throw you off as a writer. It’s horrible to say, but for me at least, it really makes me feel unappreciated- like my writing isn’t worth it- even though my inbox is full of people favorite-ing my stories. I don’t get why my story is good enough for you to favorite but you can’t take the time to leave a review? And when people actually ask for fics (sequels and such) and yet you receive no reviews it really makes you wonder. You gotta get to give people; writers like to write, they do it because it’s their passion but do you really think J.R Rowling would have continued writing all 7 Harry Potter books had no one reviewed her work? Think about it.

I might be having a Mexican night on Sunday- a friend of the family has an exchange student from Mexico living with her and him and his brother (who is in another house) have offered to cook for all of use. They’re going to cook al the authentic Mexican foods and we’re going to drink Mexican tea and they’re even making a Mexican dessert. My mouth is salivating already! I can’t wait for Sunday!

One last thing; tomorrow is Supernatural and I can’t wait. Last week’s episode rocked and though I can’t really stand the actress playing Ruby the character itself is starting to grow on me even if she makes me miss Meg terribly. I only hope I can stomach Bela too.