I was nudged

[charmax]

by bunnythenavia because I've slacked off the past couple of weeks, from lj. I haven't really been slacking off though I've just not been around as much as I'd like because the vividcon Club Vivid vid making rush has begun. I've signed up for 2 vids again this year and like last year, I didn't get my ideas completely formed until about 3 weeks ago which gives me around 3 1/2 weeks per vid to edit. And although I'm generally a quick vidder, relatively, I am still feeling the pressure. It's my own fault and I usually do work better whilst facing a deadline but anyway, yeah, *bites nails*. So, what am I doing vid wise? Firstly I've got a Torchwood gen one and then there's a Life On Mars/Ashes to Ashes crossover. Both vids make me go yay! but the one song is so fast it's like I need to take speed or something to keep up. The deadline is May but of course they won't be published online until August.

Sweet Charity is starting up again very soon. I don't know if I'll have time to get involved this round but I'm pimping it anyway because it's a good thing and I think everyone of you should consider offering your services. Or at least make a bid.

What else am I doing? We booked a venue last week for our wedding reception and ordered the cake. (Flipping heck, wedding cakes are expensive!) We decided on a large round single tier, ivory ornate icing and ivory flowers on top with green foliage. All quite traditional. Really 8 months isn't so long away. You think "pfft it's so long I'll have plenty of time to arrange everything" but it's really flying by and for most things you have to book up well in advance. It's fun really looking at all the bridal magazines etc. The only thing that's holding me back is the finances. Heh Maxine really dislikes all that kind of preparation and I think she's just about ready to throttle me. :D

So when I'm not vidding or wedding arranging I'm walking around 4 miles a day to get in shape for the big day. Fun ay?

Comments

[giandujakiss.livejournal.com]

Firstly I've got a Torchwood gen one

I ... did not know that was possible for Torchwood.

Huh.

We booked a venue last week for our wedding reception and ordered the cake.

Go, you. But what flavor?

[prieel.livejournal.com]

oh! i'm really looking forward to your LOM/A2A one! I absolutely adore your LOM vid!

and just remember to have fun while preparing for the wedding. It's supposed to be fun!

[bradcpu.livejournal.com]

I'm right there with you on the Club Vivid pressure. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

I guess you'll really be freaking out about wedding stuff by the time VVC gets here, eh? :)

[bunnythenavia.livejournal.com]

Ooo I can't wait to watch the vids you're working on, though I am not familiar with Ashes To Ashes, but it's got LoM as well, so it can't be bad!

The cake sounds pretty. Too bad Max doesn't share your enthusiasm. However, I bet she'll really appreciate your arrangements in the wedding itself :).

I should start going for walks too. Hmm...

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[countessmary.livejournal.com]

See this thing I'm flying by? Oh look it's the seat of my pants!

Good luck, sis! Oh, and submit your club vivid vids to yule ball, lady... :) http://community.livejournal.com/dragonconyalit/47068.html

[haltlos.livejournal.com]

OMG I missed the entry about you going to get married. I'm so lame.
So congratulation! I'm for you. :)
I bet it's all exciting but a little horrible stressing to - so enjoy it while it last's and get to nervous. ;)

[tallulah71.livejournal.com]

I've just recently(last week) caught up with Torchwood. I'm learning that apparently in the fandom, Gwen isn't very well liked, which is just mind-boggling. And of course it's instilled a burning desire in me to make a "Gwen kicks ass" vid. I'm really happy to hear you have a Torchwood vid in the works.

I hope you change your mind about Sweet Charity. Maybe you could offer a vidlet.

The key to slightly less stressful wedding planning is knowing people who can make the cake and flowers. My friend is doing both for his nephew's wedding. Take the stress off you and put it on friends or family. :)

[thedothatgirl.livejournal.com]

The only thing that's holding me back is the finances.

I shudder to think how much these things might cost today. I still get guilt pangs when I remember how much I spent on the 'dress' :D

The cake sounds wonderful. I actually found the top tier of ours in an airtight tin the other week - we kept it for a christening even though we never intended to have kids. I chiselled off the still exquisite sugar flowers before dumping it. I wish we'd eaten the whole thing at the reception.

Glad to hear you are having fun organising, I loved doing ours.

[anoel.livejournal.com]

Yay vids! I look forward to both of them.

I hope the wedding plans go well :)

[foomatic.livejournal.com]

You'd be surprised at how fast time flies when your planning. Steph and I were just about ready to kill each other as we got closer and closer to the date, hehe.

The cake was the best! And damn, I guess wedding cakes are expensive no matter where you are. Did you guys get to do a tasting?