Notes from the plague couch

Firstly, a link for you people. The sweet girl who is writing the Gothic Charm School fanfic has put it up on her myspace in her blog: http://www.facebook.com/l/a5a16;Myspace.com/juliet1818

I'm still just tickled by the notion of GCS fanfic. But then, I don't have fourth wall issues AND have accepted that I'm somewhat of a cartoon character. (But thank goodness it's G-rated! No, I DON'T want to read R-rated (or stronger!) fic featuring myself, thanks.)

I have to admit, I have, off and on through the years, toyed with the notion of writing GCS novels. You know, some sort of YA series about the students of Gothic Charm School, what it's like to attend it, wacky hijinks galore. But I always realize that I'd need to write a highly-caricatured version of myself, and that would lead straight to the special hell of Mary Sue-ism. ::shudder::

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So anyway, the plague. On the plus side, I don't ache AS much as I did yesterday, and I feel a bit better. On the minus side, I'm still coughing, I'm incredibly tired, and moving off of the couch makes me dizzy. The Stroppy One still shows no signs of succumbing to whatever this is, thank goodness. Both of us being sick would be awful and unbearable.

How are all of you folks doing? I do like all the comments; they make me feel less isolated here on the plague couch.

Oooh, distractions!

The wonderful folks over at Redemption Klothing put up the sketches for the Lip Service Spring 2010 lines. (Yes yes, clicky-link!) Oooh, look at all the gothy-goth and Victorian-esque goodies! The Blacklist high-collar top and long-sleeved jacket, the Lolita Candy layered skirt, the Step In Time Like Clockwork underbust corset and button front jacket; all of those things make me squeak (weakly, right now) at the monitor. (All of those were clicky-links, but I'm sure you figured that out.)

Another nice distraction was my Mom calling to check on me, and then telling me about what Halloween merchandise she's seen out on the sales floor of the Fred Meyer she works at. She promised to keep an eye out for the (sure to be coming) stock of b&w stripy tights. (What, how else did you think I stocked up on them? I have connections.)

I am feeling just well enough to become easily restless and fidgety. This is bad, because as soon as I try to do something, my energy reserves run out. Maybe I should follow maiaarts lead and spend some time playing around on Polyvore? Would that keep me from becoming fidgety?

Gratuitous Polyvore post

Pink and black everyday by CupcakeGoth featuring Dr.martens boots

EDITED TO ADD: I wish I was better at creating sets on Polyvore. I just don't have the knack for it. Plus it makes me want to window-shop, which is dangerous.