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[turps]

I woke up to the smell of burning yesterday morning. After a futile search around the house sniffing sockets and the boiler, and a moment my heart stopped when James said he saw smoke, we decided it must be coming from outside. Later I found out that the quarry at the top of my estate was on fire. It still is actually. The quarry is used as a landfill site now, and all you can see is grey smoke and the smell is horrendous. Burning plastic and rubbish and despite all the windows being shut it's seeping into everything. I had a headache all day and I'm sure it was because of that. Thankfully it's not as bad as yesterday, so fingers crossed things are under control now.

I have much glee that Chris was at Justin's concert. Really, I have much pop glee about everything right now. You could mention anything sparkly related and I'd be, OMG YAY! But yes, Justin and Chris. In my world they've always been friends and this just adds evidence to that. I love my world. It's happy and shiny and yay. Well, until I write about them when things go angsty and not yay. I should write something now really, the yay could bleed into it. Happy fic from me, surely not.

Also, this picture makes my heart ache. I love him so. How could anyone boo them?

The crack from last weekend has put me in the mood to tackle the wtf stories again. Thing is, I'm stuck half way through a tentacles story. But it's mpreg next and I have the whole story planned. I know everything that's going to happen, how and why and to who. I want to write it! But those bloody tentacles need taking care of first.

You know, someone needs to organise another happy fic challenge. I'd join it in an instant right now.

Okay, I'm done :D

ETA: I need an intervention. I've just been researching pairing days etc and pondering another happyfic challenge in the summer. But think about it. Sun, unless you're on the other side of teh world, where cold, but cold is happy too! Then snuggling and fires and happy! Or warmth and laughing in the golden sunshine and happy!. Nsync and Backstreet. Any pairing. Someone needs to end this insanity.

Comments

[tara]

I think that picture of Chris could make even the most hardened, boy-band-hating heart ache D:

[raynedanser.livejournal.com]

In my world they've always been friends and this just adds evidence to that.

You know, obviously he was hurt before... But now? I sometimes wonder if the fans project their bitterness onto Justin and say Chris is hurt/hates him/ etc. How much of it is that and how much of it is us being more hurt and bitter and not letting go than Chris?

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I think you've got something.

I've always believed that Justin and Chris have been friends. Sure, things got strained, but that happens to everyone. It's a special friendship indeed where you never argue or have times where things feel wrong. I also know they're not best friends anymore, but really, they don't have to be. That bond is still there and I very much doubt that will ever sever.

Yeah, Chris was hurt. Just from the little we could see that was obvious, and Bev didn't help. But there's two sides to every story. I read why some people aren't keen on Justin, to them he split Nsync, but I don't understand that, and think it's very narrow reasoning that doesn't take into account there's five strong willed men in the equation and Justin isn't some evil creature who wants to crush them all.

Chris went to see Justin when he was recording Justified, he was talking to Justin really closely at the last Challenge, he went to see him last week, and that's just what we know about. Hardly the actions of someone who doesn't want anything to do with Justin.

Personally I think some fans need to see the whole picture. Yes, it sucks they're not together. But what's Justin supposed to do? Stop being so famous, not record so he doesn't over shadow the others?

It's just insane and I'll never under stand those that bash him. Dislike his music, sure. Think he's got bad points, well everyone does. Bash him to all hell and think he's some kind of boyband spirit crushing master of evil. That's not the Justin I see.

I'll always hold onto the belief that Justin and Chris are friends. I know some people think I'm looking at things through rose tinted glasses but I don't care.

And man, sorry about venting away at you. Some of this I've kept in for ages.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I know! I keep looking at it and my heart aches so badly.

How can they not love him?

[raynedanser.livejournal.com]

Ok, first - don't apologize because this is your journal you big dork! Second, I think you're right. And there's very few places I would dare say that (not that you're right, lol, but my first comment) out loud. I think the fans are sometimes more angry with Justin than the guys are and are holding the grudge more than we are.

Do *I* like Justin? Not particularly. But I'm a hiatus fan, so I can't even say that I blame him. Not really. Besides, if the guys (particularly Chris) can clearly forgive him, then why can't the fans?

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It's an inbuilt thing to apolagise, but I won't next time ;)

I think the fans are sometimes more angry with Justin than the guys are and are holding the grudge more than we are.

Yep, you've summed up what I took paragraphs to ramble about.

I know you don't like Justin, but there's a difference between not liking him and the insane bashing I see in some places. I swear, you'd think he goes around clubbing baby seals and eating their flesh the way some people go on.

Besides, if the guys (particularly Chris) can clearly forgive him, then why can't the fans?

I think that fans can get too invested at times. Believe me, I understand why. I've found myself on the verge of a series argument before, when someone said something negative about Chris, but you have to keep some distance.

Nsync is an amazing group, and I'm still holding onto that hope that one day they'll sing together again. Also, to me Nsync is about friendship, about five men who grew up and loved one another. Justin was very much a part of that love and friendship. The person who gets bitterness spat his way is the same guy who worshipped Chris back in the day, who laughed with Lance, hugged JC, was hauled around by Joey.

I understand why people are upset they're not together. But blaming Justin for that is wrong. He was a part of the process of breaking up, but not all.

And now I really will stop venting on *g*

[raynedanser.livejournal.com]

*smooches*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Ahahahaha.

Thank you.

I'll go calm down in corner somewhere now *g*

*mwah*

How are you today anyway? It seems early for you.

[raynedanser.livejournal.com]

I'm good. Kiddo is off to school... So get on here (since I don't have much resembling a living room right now) as I do what little housework I can. *g*

How's everyone there? We all feeling better?

[turps33.livejournal.com]

You know, if it weren't for the mess and stress, that would be a good way to get out of housework ;)

We're all good. James at work, Corey at school, and finally my cough is gone. How I wasn't murdered in my sleep last weekend I don't know *g*

[ephemera.livejournal.com]

Yikes - the burning stuff sounds very nasty - no wonder you had a headache!

Also, I really need to catch up on my pop flist, don't I? That's a new to me Chris picture!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It was a disgusting smell. Even shutting every window didn't keep it out.

It's a picture from Jan, when Sureshot were singing at the Mavericks/magic game. I think they just appeared though.

Jilly has more here (http://musiclover03.livejournal.com/596697.html#cutid1)

[milosflaca.livejournal.com]

why did they boo them? you mean shureshot?

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Yep, Sureshot.

I think it was inevitable they'd be booed. Sports fans can make bad crowds, so if you're a band made of ex boybanders, well, I'm sure they expected it.

Still, I still think they suck for booing them.

[milosflaca.livejournal.com]

oh I see. but it was kind of deliver. I mean, they could perform in some other shows, not during a half time of a sports game! because as you said Sports fans are... well... they kinda leave the good manners outside the stadium's door.

Ohhhh, I saw pictures of you, holding a pink book! you are so pretty *hugs*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

they kinda leave the good manners outside the stadium's door.

They really do. It's good Sureshot performed in public I guess, but it's somewhere I wouldn't have chosen.

Thank you :) I'd argue the pretty but you're awesome for saying so. *mwah*

[rikes]

Oh, Chris!!! He's so pretty! I love him.


I'm all about the happyfic, there should definitely be a challenge.

[ihearthings-ii.livejournal.com]

awww, Chrissofer!!!

man, life has SUCKED since I've been home. I miss everybody, and I just want to go back.

[nopseud]

Booing people at concerts is just so fucking rude. It's just like when Justin got booed and had bottles thrown at him at the concert in Toronto -- people need to learn some manners.

The Chris pic made me very happy too :-)

I think a happyfic challenge would be a great idea. In fact, I was vaguely thinking how cool it would be to have a happyfic poly challenge -- threesomes, foursomes, GSF, crossovers, including wives and girlfriends if desired. Bascially a 'write the kinds of stories that I like' challenge. :-)

[nopseud]

Also, tentacles, yay!

(Separate comment just so I can use the icon.)

[withdiamonds.livejournal.com]

Also, to me Nsync is about friendship, about five men who grew up and loved one another. Justin was very much a part of that love and friendship. The person who gets bitterness spat his way is the same guy who worshipped Chris back in the day, who laughed with Lance, hugged JC, was hauled around by Joey.

I love you. I agree with every word you said, here and above.

Also, a happyfic challenge is an excellent idea.

[vaudevilles.livejournal.com]

You don't need intervention - you need help running it maybe? I can do that - it will warm my winter (much like that picture of Chris cos GUH!). And knowing he was at Justin's concert was very very happymaking - I love the comments from you and Den and wholeheartedly agree.

And I'm also glad the burning is fading and your headache is going with it - burnt plastic is one of the most unpleasant smells in the universe.

[tara]

Because they have hearts of ICE obviously!

[paperdollkisses.livejournal.com]

http://community.livejournal.com/sparklydarkboys/30215.html#cutid1

not a wtf? but a sdb... TrickC for those who like that sort of thing.

lol

[paperdollkisses.livejournal.com]

oh, and can I vote for angsty? Any pairing as long as it's NSYNC and angsty. That's just my vote.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I love you. I agree with every word you said, here and above.

Thank you :)

I just don't understand some of the hatred thrown Justin's way. Like I said before, not liking his music, or having issues with specific things he's done, I can get that. But hating him just because he's Justin. I'll never understand.

I'm seriously thinking about a happyfic challenge. Anything to get some more fic.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

He really is *happy sigh*

I'm going to do a challenge. Happyfic is good!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Booing people at concerts is just so fucking rude

It so is. If you don't like the music just shut up, do something else, don't boo. It makes me fume that people threw stuff at Justin, how dare they!?

Chris is just... so very awesome.

Bascially a 'write the kinds of stories that I like' challenge. :-)

Well, I may have been emailing Vaudevilles about this, and I may have suggested that it be a happyfic challenge where people write happy and are happy with what they're writing, which could be anything from solo to GSF with every combination inbetween. Wives, girlfriends, heck, any crossover as long as the sparkly boys are there too.

Which means, yes I'm running with it. It's just a case of deciding on prompts now.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Tentacles for the win!

Except sadly, my tentacles will probably be killed, not loved :(

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I know you've had my mail, so all I can is YAY!

The Chris and the timbertrick is making me seriously happy. I'm full of pop glee and can't seem to stop flailing with how much I love them. Justin came on the radio this morning, and I had to announce to the world how much I loved him *g*

The burning smell was horrid. Lord knows what was in that smoke.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I like those sorts of things!

YAY!

Thanks for the prod, Jo! *smooch*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I know you love the angst :)

I love you for that!

[nopseud]

Which means, yes I'm running with it. It's just a case of deciding on prompts now.

Woot!

How about, instead of picture or lyric prompts, getting people to put in actual requests? Everyone could put in a few (3, 4, 5?) different requests when they sign up, with more or less detail as they prefer (I guess that less detail would be more likely to get the request picked), and then when sign-ups finish people could choose a request they want to write from the final pool. You could even let non-writers put in requests, to increase the pool size. The only rule would be that the requests have to be for happy stories.

It would be a bit like DWNOGA/Yuletide, except they people would be able to choose a request that didn't scare them :-)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Chrissofer is love!

Oh honey. I miss everyone too. I'm so sorry things are sucky. Sorry I didn't chat to you more too. There was just so many people, and I miss you. *hugs*

[withdiamonds.livejournal.com]

Like you said, I'm not sure what people expect Justin to do.

More fic would be wonderful. JuC Day didn't really produce a lot of it this year. The other day synchronik referred to popslash as Camelot. But there's still some of us left!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

But there's still some of us left!

Exactly! I always worry that people will get sick of me trying to prod various things into action, but I'm willing to do anything to keep this fandom talking and writing.

We've got amazing writers, and there's always newbies. No way is this fandom fading. Our sparkle is not gone.

[withdiamonds.livejournal.com]

It won't fade as long as we have you. And as long as we pay attention and nurture it.

[ihearthings-ii.livejournal.com]

he is!!!

don't worry!! it was so awesome just to know you were somewhere in the same house as me. I've just been so busy, I haven't had time to let it soak in, you know? *mwah* miss you.