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Tweak says, "the fear of a green desk lamp"

Pandora Montgomery (pandacharms) wrote in finnigans_rpg,
@ 2014-11-08 06:38:00

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I've rediscovered that fireworks are not my favorite things anymore. It's been a couple of years since I've been close enough to hear them going off. Watching is one thing, but I've decided to avoid future repetitions of being that close to them going off.

Also too busy to sleep. I love coffee. So. Much.

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	artistdean 2014-11-08 01:36 pm UTC (link)
	You're not the only one who isn't a fan. I suggest making a list of potential firework dates (and don't forget things like Diwali and Chinese New Year if you're going to be in London or another big city) and then either get somewhere well warded with blackout curtains, or go somewhere out of the way. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	pandacharms 2014-11-08 03:27 pm UTC (link)
	I don't mind them nearly so much if I can't hear them. They are pretty. But the sounds, especially when you're not expecting them... ~~I thought they were people apparating to surround me again, I just...~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	artistdean 2014-11-08 04:29 pm UTC (link)
	~~Sight or sound, both are bad for me now. I know exactly what you mean.~~ I tend towards doing neither seeing or hearing. Like I said, keeping an eye on potential dates. If you'd like my list (geared for London) let me know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	pandacharms 2014-11-09 03:36 am UTC (link)
	I haven't been around here for holidays in quite a while, so it slipped my mind. A list would be good. Last thing I need to do is hex someone on accident. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

artistdean
2014-11-11 02:05 pm UTC (link)

Okay, I'm going to work Jan - December because it's easiest for me.

Jan 1st - leftovers from NYE
Late Jan/Early Feb - Chinese New Year (date shifts between about Jan 20th and Feb 20th, you're probably okay if you're not near China Town or somewhere with a high Chinese population)
September/October - Diwali (date shifts mid-Sept to late Oct, often mid-week)
November 5th - Bonfire Night (also the weekends either side)
December 31st - NYE, these are always loud and always bright and last for ages

Plus of course the random incidentals that happen for weddings, birthdays etc.

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	pandacharms 2014-11-11 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you! It's much appreciated. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	alliterative 2014-11-08 03:33 pm UTC (link)
	We can go to the countryside this weekend. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Tristan and Dora pandacharms 2014-11-08 03:40 pm UTC (link)
	That might be good. I have a ton of work to do but I don't care as much this morning. I'm sorry I woke up screaming last night. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Tristan and Dora alliterative 2014-11-08 04:19 pm UTC (link)
	You can always bring it with us. I'm sure there's a house we can stay in for the weekend that can accommodate your work. It's alright. I wasn't sleeping so you didn't wake me or bother me at all. I understand. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Tristan and Dora pandacharms 2014-11-09 03:33 am UTC (link)
	True. I think I'll just do that. I'm not in the mood to do the tents this weekend anyway. Thanks for being so good about. And so good to me. I'm sorry you're not sleeping well either. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Tristan and Dora alliterative 2014-11-09 03:22 pm UTC (link)
	I wouldn't be, either, if I had to do them. You're welcome. And thank you for also being so good to me. It's alright. Not your fault. Maybe after this weekend it'll be easier. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Tristan and Dora pandacharms 2014-11-10 01:32 pm UTC (link)
	It's just they're so... big. And time consuming. And mostly boring. Always, love. I hope so. Things will settle down a bit. And I'm always here for you. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	susanamybones 2014-11-08 04:17 pm UTC (link)
	I'm sorry dear! I know one of my friends has a whole lot of wards to help with the situation? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	pandacharms 2014-11-09 03:33 am UTC (link)
	I'm fine at home. I was out doing some shopping. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	erniedtmac 2014-11-08 07:18 pm UTC (link)
	If your nerves get shaken with things like this, you can always invest in a few calming potions. They work wonders, just don't Apparate while taking them. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	pandacharms 2014-11-09 03:42 am UTC (link)
	~~Oh, potions. The temptation is there~~ Yeah, I'll have to get something to keep on me, I guess. It just took me by surprise. I'm usually better about such things. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	waynecymraeg 2014-11-09 10:12 am UTC (link)
	Coffee is great, isn't it? ~~Sorry that~~ (Reply to this) (Thread)

	pandacharms 2014-11-09 10:19 am UTC (link)
	I LOVE coffee. Probably too much. I'll be in the country for the weekend, but message me anytime. Tristan likely won't let me binge anything so I'll be available. How are you, anyway? It's been a few days. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

waynecymraeg
2014-11-09 10:37 am UTC (link)

Coffee is what sustains me most days, except I have no taste for it. It could be sludge and I'd be set. Even if the spoon stands up in the coffee, I'll drink it.

In the country - what - where the hell do you go? I don't get to leave the country. What the hell.

I'm doing ok. Yeah, it's been a bit. I've been busying myself by sleeping a fuckton and working too hard. Nothing terribly fun with extracurriculars.

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pandacharms
2014-11-09 10:43 am UTC (link)

Try putting chocolate in it. Chocolate makes everything better.

Tristan has a cousin who has a house out in the country, and we're going to go to it for a couple of days before my nerves completely unwind. You're a wizard, love, you can travel more. I'm just a pop away. Maybe you'd like to take a trip to the continent sometime? If you don't mind me doing a few meetings and such during it, I was thinking of going in the next month or so, if only to do some shopping for Yule, and you can come along? I have a few dueling friends who will likely lend me a flat somewhere.

At least you're getting some rest. I feel the working too hard, though. Let's get together sometime soon though. Maybe you can show me something in the Muggle world and I can show you something in the wizarding one, or something?

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waynecymraeg
2014-11-09 10:53 am UTC (link)

Can't argue with that. And I accidentally-on-purpose still have a ton of halloween sweets that I managed to keep Rhys from eating, so.

The continent, like, Europe? Never been. Sometimes I just sort of forget I can, you know. With all the shit going on and work and stuff, and I've been working and living with Muggles all but like five years of my life.

Sounds both vague and full of possibilities. Sure, I'm game.

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pandacharms
2014-11-09 10:58 am UTC (link)

Good job on that. Couldn't have been easy!

Yeah, Europe. I'll probably be hitting Paris at the very least. So let me know if you want to come along, or I could probably find a place for you and even Rhys if you wanted to go another time. The most expensive thing, if you don't take a port key, is finding a place to stay. I lived in Europe during the last several years, doing the dueling circuit, so I at least have some contacts.

It's hard for me to wrap my mind around sometimes. I still don't really 'do' the Muggle world. I've spent my entire life with magic.

Now to figure out somewhere to bring you! Haha.

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waynecymraeg
2014-11-09 11:07 am UTC (link)

Being significantly taller helps.

Wow - that's - wow. I only get him one weekend a month, for now at least, but. I honestly have no idea what people do.

I feel like a complete plank for boggling over it, it's just never been part of my...culture? Or whatever? ~~You go where the work is, and stay there til the work moves. And I've been doing that since sixteen. And I'm babbling~~

I'm gonna go out on a limb and suggest not oktoberfest. Anywhere.

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pandacharms
2014-11-09 11:19 am UTC (link)

Play tourist. I like doing that sometimes. Plus kids like strange new places, right? I did, at least, but we traveled some, too.

It is a cultural thing, I think? I know it seems as strange to you as the Muggle world often does to me. It's unimaginable at times that it doesn't occur that you can just do that, you know? Just like... doing dishes the Muggle way is not my first thought. You just wave a wand to set the spells going.

So noted! Though Germany has the best beer and sausages. You'd probably be surprised.

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