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I had a post yesterday but deleted it. But, I don't know, I just feel the need to put it out into the internetty sphere again. Found out yesterday that my dad has cancer. It's very treatable - nearly 100% cure rate for the kind he has, but still. You know how it goes - it's upsetting.

I'm not sure if this will result in even MORE Doctor Who posts or what. :D I really do use LJ as this sort of escape from work and real life and so on. Work has been super stressful starting a few weeks back, and so I'm channeling that into post after post after post. I probably should take up yoga again or something. :D People use their journals for different things - to me this is a toy or a hobby - it's a place to put energies to fannish use, with a few RL things maybe throw in here or there. A few years back I posted about wondering if this made me look shallow, but then I realized I didn't really care much about what people thought about my journal. It's FUN for me when I post meta discussions or picspams or silliness, and just as much fun to yap on forever about metas and picspams and silliness.

Don't think I really have a point, other than to apologize in advance for potential massive spamming. And I'll try and keep it on the filters. :D

Oh, made myself an icon. Finally got around to watching DT's video diaries for S2. Although...I ended up fast-forwarding a bunch of it. Heh. Okay, a year later and you'd think I'd be able to watch behind-the-scenes stuff for Doomsday, wouldn't you? But when DT's getting a bit moody about it... And then as BP's filming her crying alone scene, DT's sitting in the car to keep warm, but looking very glum as he watches. WAH! And then they started hugging on each other after it was done. *cries some more*

Still amuses me that in that recent Confidential, some director (or producer) mentioned that his kids watched Doomsday and they weren't scared by the Daleks and Cybermen at all, but they were incredibly freaked out over the Doctor and Rose being separated. *PETS* And I guess DT's reaction was a bit of shock. Yes, DT. You and BP have managed to traumatize small children. And not so small children.

See? I'm *already* babbling about Doctor Who again!

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*hugs* Sorry to hear about your dad. As you say, nearly 100% cure rate is all very well, but it doesn't negate how you feel or the fact that he's sick just now.

As for post spamming, it's your LJ. It's one of the few things that I've never felt the need to apologise for (or even wonder if I should be doing it) on LJ. :)

Oh, Michelle. *BIG, SLOBBERY LIIIIIIIICK* You can always email me, you know that, right? And call. You can/should always call if you need someone to talk to. Um. Unless it's DW stuff. ;D

I hope your LJ continues to be a place where you can let off steam, distract yourself from real life issues, and basically be somewhere that you can just be. I'm sorry to hear about your dad, and I'll have my fingers crossed for y'all.

Yes, DT. You and BP have managed to traumatize small children. And not so small children.

I loved that moment in the Confidential. It's probably a good thing that DT isn't fully aware of his powers over us . . . 'cause you know, temptation to use his powers for evil, not for good, and all that. And, [sniff] I love that he gets as upset about Doomsday as the rest of us.

Oh, Michelle, I'm so sorry. I will be sending many healthy vibes to your dad. Is it okay if I ask where it is and what stage? Obviously I won't be offended if you don't answer. *smooch*

So sorry to hear about your Dad, and hope that everything goes well for him.

LJ started out as a fun thing and you certainly bring loads of fun to the world through it, so I look forward to the manic Dr Who posting :D

*SMOOCH*

Your Dad'll kick it in the butt.

I hate cancer. We just found out that

fasnell's Dad has it too - argh! *pokes cancer in the eye*

*hugs you* I'm so sorry to hear that. It's rough, even if you know he's got a great chance at beating it. And I say spam away! I think we all know how fandom can be a relief from RL stress.

Well, that's just...weird. I ate my post but...not.

I am so sorry. :( Yay for curable, but that he has to go through it at all sucks completely.

Spam away! LJ is a great stress reliever. :D And you definitely need the escapist fun right now!

First, very sorry to hear about your father. I do hope they have caught it early and it will be treatable. It need not be unrelieved bad news.

I use my LJ exactly as you do - I hardly mention RL in it, but I have been so emotionally bound up in my stories from time to time that I've had to deal with wave after wave of it. I think we identify with fan characters because they touch something very deep within us. I have read books (His Dark Materials, for example) which literally catalyzed a complete turnaround in my values and beliefs. I think often these things set off a reaction with us because something is bubbling away under the surface.

Someone a while back did a Myers-Briggs survey on t&c and found all Ten/Rose shippers had a similar profile - basically they are idealists. Fascinating stuff.

D'you know, I am exactly the same about Doomsday. It's classic grieving stuff - it's nearly a year ago and it's flooding back. And it hurts. I can genuinely say I've never been so affected by a piece of TV drama before. I know I'm not alone. And I work with youngish kids (about 7-9) and they all remembered the emotion of Doomsday. I think if the Doctor is seen to break down too much it's a bit like coming home to find your parents are divorcing and your mum's crying again. I thought, for that reason, the Runaway Bride was a very close-to-the-edge piece of telly, esp. for Xmas day.

*hugs* I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I know that's scary, even though it is the treatable kind.

I think people should use their journals however they want. If you want to use yours to have fun and talk about Doctor Who all the time, that's totally up to you. People don't have to read it if they don't want to. And it's not like I mind you posting about Doctor Who all the time. ;-)

Okay, a year later and you'd think I'd be able to watch behind-the-scenes stuff for Doomsday, wouldn't you?

I can't even listen to the music all the way through; every time my CD hits that track I change it to something else.

nd then as BP's filming her crying alone scene, DT's sitting in the car to keep warm, but looking very glum as he watches. WAH! And then they started hugging on each other after it was done.

Wah. Is that on the S2 DVDs? I haven't even looked at them, "Doomsday" messed me up so bad.

And I guess DT's reaction was a bit of shock. Yes, DT. You and BP have managed to traumatize small children. And not so small children.

This amuses me, too. I think it makes sense, though. Scary stuff is one thing; I mean, it happens and then it's over. But stuff that happens to two characters you love and it's permanent? Yeah. I'm with the kids.

*Hug tightly*

Oh, Michelle, I'm so sorry to hear about that. I'll be keeping you and your dad in my thoughts and prayers.

*hugs and cookies*

It's your LJ, you can do with it as you please. It's your place to be selfish.

The video diaries are great. Just for the amount of time he spends talking about something then somehow works it back to Billie. *pets him, more than what's appropriate* I love that he broke his action figure immediately. And all the hugs on her last day...*sniffs a lot*

Somehow I get the feeling that this year's diaries aren't going to be as Tiggerish. I've watched more television at this point in my life than most people in their entire lives and the DT/BP chemistry is just so unique and wonderful.

What do you bet he called Billie after that interview to tell her. And they giggled (as they do) and talked about nothing and were just cute. I miss them together. And now I'm babbling in your LJ about Doctor Who.

I can't even listen to the music all the way through; every time my CD hits that track I change it to something else.

You too?!? I make it to the first "Ooo" and have to skip. Everytime I say, "This is it. I'm going to listen because it is great music." And everytime I tear up.

I’m so sorry, Michelle. I’ve been there; I know how hard it is, even when the doctors say that the odds are in your favor. If it’s all right with you, I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers.

Sorry about your dad. Nothing anyone can say to make it better, but I want to let you know that I'll be thinking about you and wishing for all the best.

*hugs*

And I love all your DW posts.

*sends you many, many hugs* I'm so sorry about your dad. I hope everything comes out right.

Hey, babble about DW as much as you want! Your posts have made me at least intrigued enough about the new season to watch when it hits SciFi. And the MST3K posts are just hysterical.

Eep! Cancer is a scary word. I'd be upset, too.

*hugs*

I'm completely unable to watch behind the scenes stuff, I don't really for most shows but I get the feeling the Doomsday one would break me!

Sorry to hear about your dad, you seem to be taking it better than I did when my mom found out she had it a few years back, you at least acknowledge it's going on. Good to hear it's a treatable kind, so I hope everything goes well.

And yeah, that portion of the video diaries is so telling of how upset people on the show can be about loosing Rose/BP. Watch the commentary at some point, DT and BP have lots to say on the subject of crying over Doomsday.

{{{{{{{huggles}}}}}}} I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I'll keep good thoughts flowing.

And spam away, I know I always enjoy reading what you write. :D

{{{{ hugs }}}} Great news that it's so treatable, but you are still TOTALLY allowed to be scared.

And we shall somehow survive the metaspam. ;-)

*hugs*

I remember last year when Mum was diagnosed they kept saying it was totally treatable and she was going to be fine... only it doesn't actually feel like that at the time.

Hang in there, babble away about anything and everything you need to.

You'll be fine. You all will.

Yeah. It's one of those logical vs. emotional things. I really think he'll be okay, but still.

I always feel a bit weird about spamming LJ though. Not sure why. Guess people can unfriend or filter me out if they want, but...I'm neurotic? :D

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