Housewarming Party!
Sep. 17th, 2006 03:20 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mijanWe had a wonderful time at the housewarming party/HP meetup last night! It was a great group of people, only two of whom I'd actually met in person before. We technically had five guests, although we ended up with six. I had a person coming to pick up something I was selling on Craig's List, and he seemed like a pleasant sort, so I invited him to join us for some snacks, beer, and a bit of dinner. He seemed quite amenable to the idea, and was a pleasant addition to the party. (Poor guy actually looked exhausted, but he seemed happy for the home-cooking and friendly-but-silly company.) So, aside from Ned (the impromptu guest), we had miraba, xingou, singlewoman, anthimaeria, and casey_cummings. Everyone seemed to mesh really well, and it was great to have a guy in the group! Adrian, you're awesome, you know that? Can we make you our official slash-boy mascott? We've got shiny handcuffs! *grins innocently*
So, what did we all do? We watched Oedipus, as reenacted by an all-vegetable cast. Quite entertaining. I managed to get at least two people interested in KKM. (Gods, I'm evil.) And there was much silliness and story telling and wine and beer and good food and more silliness. Oh, and somehow, we squeezed everyone except Ned onto my enormous beanbag chair for a picture, which Ned was kind enough to take for us. How did we fit six people onto one beanbag chair? Well, I'm waiting to get a copy of the picture, but in the meantime, you'll just have to imagine a big pile of fandom love.
Finally, casey_cummings, Miraba, and Anthimaeria had to leave, and I had to bring Ned back to his place with the cushions for the couch he bought from me, so we all said our goodbyes. Singlewoman and Xingou stayed the night.
Today, we had a pancake breakfast, almost ruined by the fact that the 100% natural maple syrup I procured from my sister's old apartment had somehow gone bad, but saved by the fact that I had a bag of frozen strawberries. Then, we did some decorating, went for a walk along the Charles River (beautiful day for a walk), and bought some rice cakes, dumplings, and other tasty tid-bits from the local Asian foods market. I love rice cakes. The dumplings are good, too. *sigh* Can I be Japanese? In the very least, can I learn to speak Japanese so that I can watch the rest of my anime series? *sheepish grin*
Either way, it was a lovely time had by all, and I can't wait to hold my next party. I'm getting another futon, so I'll be able to seat ten people comfortably, and to sleep at least six people. I hope to have some more small fandom gatherings here as the winter progresses. And anytime someone is in the Boston area, or just wants to come visit, let me know! Believe me, you won't leave hungry. :)
miraba, xingou, singlewoman, anthimaeria, and casey_cummings. Everyone seemed to mesh really well, and it was great to have a guy in the group! Adrian, you're awesome, you know that? Can we make you our official slash-boy mascott? We've got shiny handcuffs! *grins innocently*So, what did we all do? We watched Oedipus, as reenacted by an all-vegetable cast. Quite entertaining. I managed to get at least two people interested in KKM. (Gods, I'm evil.) And there was much silliness and story telling and wine and beer and good food and more silliness. Oh, and somehow, we squeezed everyone except Ned onto my enormous beanbag chair for a picture, which Ned was kind enough to take for us. How did we fit six people onto one beanbag chair? Well, I'm waiting to get a copy of the picture, but in the meantime, you'll just have to imagine a big pile of fandom love.
Finally, casey_cummings, Miraba, and Anthimaeria had to leave, and I had to bring Ned back to his place with the cushions for the couch he bought from me, so we all said our goodbyes. Singlewoman and Xingou stayed the night.
Today, we had a pancake breakfast, almost ruined by the fact that the 100% natural maple syrup I procured from my sister's old apartment had somehow gone bad, but saved by the fact that I had a bag of frozen strawberries. Then, we did some decorating, went for a walk along the Charles River (beautiful day for a walk), and bought some rice cakes, dumplings, and other tasty tid-bits from the local Asian foods market. I love rice cakes. The dumplings are good, too. *sigh* Can I be Japanese? In the very least, can I learn to speak Japanese so that I can watch the rest of my anime series? *sheepish grin*
Either way, it was a lovely time had by all, and I can't wait to hold my next party. I'm getting another futon, so I'll be able to seat ten people comfortably, and to sleep at least six people. I hope to have some more small fandom gatherings here as the winter progresses. And anytime someone is in the Boston area, or just wants to come visit, let me know! Believe me, you won't leave hungry. :)
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Date: 2006-09-17 07:51 pm (UTC)And Yay for spreading KKM!!!! We need new blood in the community!
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Date: 2006-09-17 07:53 pm (UTC)While in TJ's today, I realized that I left before the gelato was opened. Oh well, I might have to have it another time.
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Date: 2006-09-17 07:54 pm (UTC)Well darling, you've got me now! Hook, line, and sinker! And... I think I'll need to write fanfic soon. *meep*
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Date: 2006-09-17 07:57 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-17 07:57 pm (UTC)I only have 3 KKM icons, one made for my by a friend (
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Date: 2006-09-17 08:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-17 08:07 pm (UTC)*fancies self as Modly Being*
Just kidding. But it IS a really cute icon.
I'm thinking I may have to try some fanart for this. *grins*
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Date: 2006-09-17 08:11 pm (UTC)Anyhow, post art, post fanfic, come to the fandom *lures you with pretty images
"I do bite my thumb at you sir."
See, KKM even has Shakespearian style connotations!
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Date: 2006-09-17 08:11 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-17 08:13 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-17 08:15 pm (UTC)I think I want to write Yuuri/Murata, actually. But in order to do that, I feel like I NEED to see the rest of the plot. I'd feel so stupid if my fic is violated by something that happens in the next episode. Is there ANY way to get translations? *whimper*
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Date: 2006-09-17 08:17 pm (UTC)*wicked grin*
He just needs the right man. Or men.
Yuuri/Wolfram/Murata = OT3
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Date: 2006-09-17 08:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-17 08:18 pm (UTC)There are summaries in the community (months back so it'll take some searching for). Or I could tell you what's happening in the novels, which is very very different from the anime but not characterisation wise...
Unfortunately, i didn't have any summaries saved...
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Date: 2006-09-17 08:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-17 10:04 pm (UTC)*is so lost*
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Date: 2006-09-17 10:05 pm (UTC)In fact, the only thing that is complete is the anime...
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Date: 2006-09-17 10:06 pm (UTC)Can I help persuade them?
Hmmm... I could storm their office, Maou!Yuuri style. *evil grin*
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Date: 2006-09-17 11:53 pm (UTC)Hahhahahahah!!! OMG I'm telling him that when I talk to him tonight! He said he had so much fun... lol. If you guys took any pics would you mind sending them my way? I'd love to see them. =D
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Date: 2006-09-18 12:30 am (UTC)Yuuri/Wolfram が 一番好きです。OTP!
I am soooo behind. Somewhere in the 50s, I think. Bah. I need to find the rest and catch up.
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Date: 2006-09-18 01:14 am (UTC)Love the apartment, it is a great find and I am sure it will always be full of friends. Meeting new fandom friends is lots of fun, I'm just glad we didn't shock poor Ned too much.
Food was fabulous, I like my pancakes with strawberries, so I didn't miss the syrup at all.
Have fun at the Cape tomorrow.
*Hugs*
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Date: 2006-09-18 01:19 am (UTC)And I'm glad he had a good time. I'm always worried that I won't be a good enough hostess or something. And that means you BOTH have to come over when you're in the area!
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Date: 2006-09-18 01:20 am (UTC)Yuuri/Wolfram/Murata = OT3!!!
I have a thing for Murata. He fascinates me. :D
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Date: 2006-09-18 01:21 am (UTC)I'm glad the food was good. I consider myself a bad hostess if anyone leaves hungry, or wishing the food was better. :)
Will definitely have fun on the Cape. This is my last chance all summer to get a tan! :D
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Date: 2006-09-18 02:51 am (UTC)Maple syrup that has gone bad has to be one of the grossest things in the world. The fresh off the farm stuff is the best, too bad there is soooo much sugar in it *sigh*