Hello, I think I have the flu or strep throat or something equally awful. I've been sitting around watching seasons 1 & 2 of The West Wing and intaking large amounts of airborne, emergen'c, vitamin water, and oscillococcinum. So far I can't tell if it's made any sort of difference at all, but I've run out of the oscillococcinum so I guess I'll have to venture outside my apartment sometime soon.

Anyone know what happened to stamplet? Nevermind all is well!

The nsync kerfluffle (oh how I love that word) didn't make it to my flist except for other people mentioning that it was going on. I think I got the gist of it though. I totally understand why people would be so upset about the whole thing. One of the reasons I loved the boys so much and am so attached to the fanfic is because of the genuinly strong bonds between the guys. That's the same reason I love Lotrips so much too, in both cases these guys endured this amazing and overwhelming experience with each other. And with the events of the ORC (the One Ring Con) fresh in my mind (in which all of the hobbits expressed a great deal of love for one another) Bev's comments about the "demise" (and I use that word reluctantly only because I cannot think of a different one) of NYSNC is especially bittersweet to me.

I feel like I've known for a while now that another NSYNC album is unlikely and while the hiatus might have been temporary when it began it's become apparent to me over the past two years that it is probably permanent. To have someone close the the boys pretty much confirm this though, and especially with the emphasis on Justin is still a little bit of a heartbreak even for me. I imagine that it's a lot more for people who've come into fandom since the hiatus though. I started out as an NSYNC fan shortly after the original Disney concert. Five of my girlfriends and I all worshipped the guys. We each had a favorite and I recorded every single appearance. We got together for "NSYNC-overs" where we watched all of our favorite footage and squeed like mad. Yes, I was a horribly stereotypical 15 year old NSYNC fan. I went to an NSYNC concert when they were still small enough to be doing 20-30 minute concerts for radio stations. Wild 94.9 only charged $12 for the tickets, something I reminisced about when I found myself paying $75 for a Celebrity tour ticket and $80 for a Justin club show in London.

My point is this: I loved the boys together, and I love them separately. I would sell my soul for a chance to see them in together in concert again, but I think I'm going to be okay if I don't. I just wish they'd finally admit that the word hiatus is a misnomer. Stop being the bad boyfriend who dangles the possibility of getting back together in front of us! And in the meantime? People should write fic, and Edison should come out.

Well I wrote a good deal more than I ever thought I would on the subject. And I think I feel better because of it.

Everyone should go read [ Leather ] by app1e_pi. It's Dom/Billy at it's best, leather and kilts and porny goodness.

Also, if anyone wanted to rec me good BtVS or A:tS fic of the slash variety, I'd be very greatful.