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Feb. 6th, 2026 04:00 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
turpsApparently it's been getting bad reviews, but I'm still enjoying Starfleet Academy. I can't say which character I like the most, as I like them all. Though, Jay-Den is up there if I was forced to pick. I'm also enjoying how they keep referring to previous series, each mention of Voyager makes me beam, because that's still my Trek. Loved this latest ep too
SAM was amazing throughout, and Jay Den and Kyle together were all kinds of adorable. Though, after the breathing scene last ep I'll be keeping fingers crossed for an eventual thruple with Darem.
I also liked how they tied this latest ep to DS9, with so much content about Sisko. Then Avery Brooks talking at the end. I never thought I'd hear him again in a new Trek series. Then also, Professor Illa, full name Illa Dax, what a surprise that was.
It's raining, cold and windy today. It's been cold and rainy and windy for what feels weeks now, and the week ahead forecast is rain, wind, and cold. Joy. I don't mind going out in the rain, but do protest at going out into sleety rain that's lashing against my face due to the wind. Roll on some spring sunshine.
As part of the weight management programme I get an email on a Friday summing up the talks for the previous weeks, a couple of recipes and saying what sessions will be held the upcoming week. I read the email earlier and the sessions for my class are cancelled again next week, which does make me worry that something has gone wrong for Rosie as this would be a month the classes have been cancelled.
I've been trying to organise a wider family meal for Corey's birthday next week, and am getting nowhere. People are either broke or at work or school, so getting everyone together on his actual birthday week is a no-go. At this point, I'll be surprised if I can arrange anything this month at all.
Nearly bath and book time. I'm reading The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews atm and enjoying it. I knew I would, as their writing always hits the spot for me.
Oh, talking of books. When we went to restock some stock at the Craft Shop, the bookshop opposite was open, and all the books are free! You're limited to 6 items a day, and how I walked out with nothing still amazes me. Also great, they take books as donations so I can donate a load of books that I've read already.
SAM was amazing throughout, and Jay Den and Kyle together were all kinds of adorable. Though, after the breathing scene last ep I'll be keeping fingers crossed for an eventual thruple with Darem.
I also liked how they tied this latest ep to DS9, with so much content about Sisko. Then Avery Brooks talking at the end. I never thought I'd hear him again in a new Trek series. Then also, Professor Illa, full name Illa Dax, what a surprise that was.
It's raining, cold and windy today. It's been cold and rainy and windy for what feels weeks now, and the week ahead forecast is rain, wind, and cold. Joy. I don't mind going out in the rain, but do protest at going out into sleety rain that's lashing against my face due to the wind. Roll on some spring sunshine.
As part of the weight management programme I get an email on a Friday summing up the talks for the previous weeks, a couple of recipes and saying what sessions will be held the upcoming week. I read the email earlier and the sessions for my class are cancelled again next week, which does make me worry that something has gone wrong for Rosie as this would be a month the classes have been cancelled.
I've been trying to organise a wider family meal for Corey's birthday next week, and am getting nowhere. People are either broke or at work or school, so getting everyone together on his actual birthday week is a no-go. At this point, I'll be surprised if I can arrange anything this month at all.
Nearly bath and book time. I'm reading The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews atm and enjoying it. I knew I would, as their writing always hits the spot for me.
Oh, talking of books. When we went to restock some stock at the Craft Shop, the bookshop opposite was open, and all the books are free! You're limited to 6 items a day, and how I walked out with nothing still amazes me. Also great, they take books as donations so I can donate a load of books that I've read already.
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Date: 2026-02-06 04:49 pm (UTC)I definitely enjoyed the newest episode that went back to DS9. I know you love Voyager, but it's one I never could get into. I watched the original, TNG, and DS9, plus all the movies. I have watched some of Strange New Worlds. And now, Starfleet Academy. But yeah, I loved that they tied back to DS9, and even got the same actor to play Jake! Yes, it was wonderful to hear Sisko (Avery Brooks) at the end. And yeah, the most recent version of Dax, very cool! This has been my favorite episode so far.
I'm sorry you're having cold, wind, and rain today. We're two for three. We're not expecting rain until MAYBE late Tues into Weds. But our weather guy says we need it. I need to go drive around in it if it comes down hard. My car has all that salt crap all over it. And I only drive about once per week.
Oh no! Is there any way you can check on Rosie to see if she's okay? Missing a whole month is pretty concerning.
Maybe just a nice family meal for Corey?
That's awesome, they offer books for free! I've been ordering new books of late. Mostly things I feel I SHOULD have read as a teen, or things I DID read as a teen, but don't really remember. I just ordered a 4-book collection including The Hobbit and the 3 LoTR books. I know I've read The Hobbit a few times, but not for decades. I'm not sure I ever read the other three. I remember my father and brothers reading all four books aloud, but not sure if I missed parts. Not sure why I wouldn't have read it on my own, but I don't ever remember. Of course, getting ready to hopefully move, I don't really have time to read, but hopefully once I'm moved, I can have a regular reading time in the evenings. Perhaps I shall read aloud to my cats! LOL
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Date: 2026-02-06 09:01 pm (UTC)I hope Rosie's okay!
Baths & books *___*! Amazing restraint at the bookshop :P
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Date: 2026-02-07 02:01 pm (UTC)I hope she's okay too. She's gone from messaging the day before class saying it was cancelled, to messaging the week after that she wouldn't be in that week, then the same again a week later but saying she hoped to be back the next week. To this time, the newsletter announcing no classes with her would take place.
How I walked out of that bookshop with no books I don't know *g*
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Date: 2026-02-07 02:16 pm (UTC)I loved the format of the last episode, despite dealing with serious issues it was presented in such a fun way, and SAM had my attention throughout. And yes at seeing Jake and him being the same actor, that was such a nice detail. I really never thought Avery Brooks would interact with the franchise again. Which frustrated me back in the day when I did the Trek cons as he's the only original captain's autographs that I never managed to get.
Apparently the UK has had well over the amount of typical rainfall in less than a week than the usual amount for the whole of Feb. Which I can well believe.
I did shoot Rosie a message saying I hoped she was okay, so guess we'll see if she replies. I did consider for ages if it was appropiate to do so, but it's her work phone so it's not like I'm bothering her personally. Plus, I'd hope she'd be okay with the fact people are concerned for her.
I suspect an immediate family meal for Corey will be the answer. I was trying for an extended family one as it's a big birthday for him, but I really don't think I can make it work for everyone.
I'm sure the cats will love being read to. I've read the first LoTRs book, and enjoyed it, but it was a slog. You've now reminded me of when I read the whole series of A Song of Ice and Fire. It felt like I was reading those things for years!
But yeah, I was amazed the books were free. It's set up like a bookshop, and you just go in, browse what you want and then take the books. Or dvds/cds. But those would be no good for me as I have no way to play them.
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Date: 2026-02-07 06:17 pm (UTC)Wind and rain is such a terrible combination! Add in cold and you get weather you just don't want to be out in!! Will keep my fingers crossed you'll get some spring sunshine soon.
Rosie's classes getting cancelled like this is starting to sound quite worrying. I really hope there's nothing major wrong in her life *keeps fingers crossed*
Sucks that you can't seem to get everyone together for a birthday meal for Corey! If worse come to worse you will just have to be content with a small meal with just the three of you.
Wow! That sounds like it's a terribly dangerous shop now!