tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post1922807680558806764..comments2023-06-25T11:02:00.806-05:00Comments on The Lazy, Yet Discerning Ficster: 2008-The Year My Mom Lost Her ShitUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-3052779886010661212009-02-07T13:44:00.000-06:002009-02-07T13:44:00.000-06:00Thank God I am not alone with my addiction. When I...Thank God I am not alone with my addiction. When I first heard of Twilight, my sister-in-law was casually talking about it being a "pretty good book" so I didn't exactly jump up to buy it...She eventually let me borrow her copy, and once I did...boy I felt like I was cheating on my husband (and I still get that guilty feeling about 34353453 million times a day haha)..So I read her copy, then decided that I needed to buy my own copies..so I went on Amazon and ordered all 4 books (Yes, I didn't start reading them until after BD was out already)...In the week that I had to wait for my books to come, I read Twilight 6 times in that week. I pretty much gave up eating and sleeping and just reread them over and over and over again.<BR/>My husband thought I lost my mind..I felt guilty for ignoring and avoiding him and my entire family so I could read these books, but those feelings of guilt were not strong enough to stop me.<BR/>Once I discovered fanfic? Oh man..my life as I knew it was over. I used to be more outgoing and do stuff with my friends, but I've even given up much of that because honestly, I no longer care about what so-and-so did last weekend and who from high school is pregnant. I only care about what updates I get and if RPatz has been sighted anywhere..obsessive? Very much so.<BR/>I don't tell anyone about my obsession with fanfic and it's pretty much because I know that they will not understand it. I only have 1 friend who loves Twilight, but she only loves them..she doesn't read fanfic and she isn't obsessed with looking for pictures of Rob. I am literally at my computer almost all day long, when I have a break between my college classes I break out the laptop and check to see if I have any update...When I am on the computer reading my stories I even minimize them when my husband comes over because I know he would be upset if he knew I was ignoring him for fictional stories, but I can't help it! haha<BR/>I feel like my life revolves around this stuff, I even ignore homework and studying now, which isn't working out so good for my grades..but it's really hard to concentrate on anything when I'm wondering if any of my favorite stories have been updated!<BR/>It's really really nice knowing that other people share this obsession like I have...it definitely makes me feel not so alone! If anyone wants to chat, email me or something! Cause I seriously have nobody to talk to about this stuff :(Linds14https://www.blogger.com/profile/10286193531014205866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-15202549794657419852009-02-07T13:18:00.000-06:002009-02-07T13:18:00.000-06:00Angel, you've heard this in gchat, but YES. I iden...Angel, you've heard this in gchat, but YES. I identify. Hi, my name is starshinedown, and I'm an addict. <BR/><BR/>The article is fantastic. I laughed so much and buried my face in my hands because it's ME.<BR/><BR/>love ya, bb.JessAumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01243044791258381109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-64849941743528013902009-02-06T00:09:00.000-06:002009-02-06T00:09:00.000-06:00After reading this, I think I love you. I love fin...After reading this, I think I love you. I love finding other people that share my obsessions. Um, besides that girl in my son's 4th grade class who wouldn't stop talking about the movie after she saw me wearing my Twilight hoodie. She hasn't even read the book yet, but...I digress. It makes me feel slightly less crazy to know I'm not alone. <BR/><BR/>Also, my husband hasn't caught on about not wanting my obsession aired in public in certain scenarios. How do you train a husband to shut up and follow your lead? Haha.moradaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935589376490396410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-4403746777904421532009-02-05T22:19:00.000-06:002009-02-05T22:19:00.000-06:00Hi, my name is Mandy... and I'm a ficaholic. Wow, ...Hi, my name is Mandy... and I'm a ficaholic. Wow, that felt great. I've been reading fanfic for about 8-9 years now spanning 4 fandoms. It started in high school and followed me throughout college. I'm still shocked that I managed to get my Bachelor's degree with as much fanfic as I read (Bless the college dorm ethernet). I've tried to lead others into the addiction of fanfic, few followed. Now, I spend most of my time reading fanfic unbeknownst to my family and friends. While reading this post and it's comments, I refreshed my email 4 times to check for updates... <BR/><BR/>I keep from talking to anyone about the fandoms I read. I refuse to watch Harry Potter (the 3rd fandom that sucked me in) more than a few times because HP fanfic took over cannon to the point that the movies don't interest me as much anymore. <BR/><BR/>I do not talk about Twilight to anyone eventhough my mother and sister have read the books (mom read them 6 times each) because I know references to fanfics will slip out and I'm just not ready to tell my mother about my addiction.<BR/><BR/>At least you've taken it a step further and meade it into a social situation. Me, I'm a big-time lurker, it took me 10 minutes to talk myself into leaving a message and 2 false starts. <BR/><BR/>But it is a relief to know that I'm not the only one that's crazily addicted to fanfiction.maskedrogue11https://www.blogger.com/profile/09391862000541928897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-2790121314447614512009-02-05T18:35:00.000-06:002009-02-05T18:35:00.000-06:00Angel,Thanks for directing me here. You were right...Angel,<BR/>Thanks for directing me here. You were right, I loved reading your and AG essays. After reading, I Jumped up and down shouting...I'm not alone, I'm not alone. I need to have hubby read this so he knows I'm not the only crazy one! He has slowly excepted this addiction of mine and only rarely tells me anymore to snap out of it. <BR/>I am still in phase 2 and I really don't want to leave yet because I am enjoying my addiction too much still. But I have come to the realization that it wont be long before I have to take the long lonely walk to the front of the fantom stage and say with my head hung low...*sighing*...my name is kristen and I am a fic-aholic.<BR/>I still keep this guilty pleasure a secrete from most friends and family. They think I am nuts as it is with my Twilight obsession! I get sick of the roll of eyes and shake of heads. Grrrrr. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for directing me here yesterday in your reply. At least I know I am not alone with fanfic owning me. To be honest, I don't think I would want it any other way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-21214636250484550512009-02-05T18:27:00.000-06:002009-02-05T18:27:00.000-06:00Angel,Thanks for directing me here. You were right...Angel,<BR/>Thanks for directing me here. You were right, I loved reading your and AG essays. After reading I Jump up and down shouting...I'm not alone, I'm not alone. Told you hubby, I'm not the only crazy one! He has excepted but thinks I've lost my mind.<BR/>I am still in phase 2 and I really don't want to leave yet because I am enjoying my addiction too much still. But I have come to the realization that it wont be long before I have to take the long loney walk to the front of the fantom stage and say with my head hung low...*sighing*...my name is kristen and I am a fic-aholic.<BR/>I still keep this guilty pleasure a secrete from most friends and family. They think I am nuts as it is with my Twilight obsession! I get sick of the roll of eyes and shake of heads. Grrrrr. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for directing me here yesterday in your reply. Atleast I know I am not alone in fanfic owning. To be honest, I don't think I would want it any other way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-28145288856904931242009-02-05T16:55:00.000-06:002009-02-05T16:55:00.000-06:00*taps microphone*Hi everyone!You guys are making m...*taps microphone*<BR/><BR/>Hi everyone!<BR/><BR/>You guys are making me feel less crazy by the minute! thanks for all the comments and PMs. It is always nice to know you're not alone.angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007118172898489347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-43612872585349789782009-02-05T16:42:00.000-06:002009-02-05T16:42:00.000-06:00This was awesome. I hid my Twilight addiction for ...This was awesome. <BR/><BR/>I hid my Twilight addiction for a long time because...I don't even know why now. I don't even remember the reasons. Perhaps some of it had to do with being a 26 year old that was totally obsessing over teenage, fictional characters. <BR/><BR/>But about six months ago, I totally embraced it, and instead of stealthily reading fanfic when I know no one is watching, I've got my girlfriends reading it, my boyfriend and I have lengthy, deep discussions about Wide Awake (that was a HUGE step--admitting my addiction to him. And he surprised me by reading the books, mostly to see what I was excited about, and now he loves hearing about all the good fanfic I'm reading), and I even tried my hand at writing some. SUCH a good experience.<BR/><BR/>It feels so much better to embrace the Twilight community and our addiction, than hide it and feel like it's silly. Cause it's not. It's a fun, creative community, and that is a wonderful thing.songforevelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17834216333927097511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-526068555032007482009-02-05T13:44:00.000-06:002009-02-05T13:44:00.000-06:00Reading this, I felt like a 14 year old girl that ...Reading this, I felt like a 14 year old girl that should be texting someone to tell them that you 'totally get me, lol'. I'm addicted...I have my husband trained to not even bring it up to me let alone at a party. I try to downplay it to my 'normal' friends so they don't think I'm totally crazed and I even read a 'real' book once a month to attempt to be normal. I had my cell phone upgraded to surf the internet so I could read off my phone while my kids are at dance, spanish or whatever sport we're currently in. Oh and my 4 year old colored the wall one time while I was reading (I'm hidding the scissors after reading this).<BR/><BR/>p.s. can you link your top 10 reasons BD was EPIC failure, I kind of felt like that also.aj79k40https://www.blogger.com/profile/01427700907894732860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-62115730283320081582009-02-05T13:19:00.000-06:002009-02-05T13:19:00.000-06:00This was fantastic and hilarious! And true. I'm so...This was fantastic and hilarious! And true. I'm so glad that even though none of my friends are as into Twilight/Edward/Rob as I am, I at least have this whole online community to share it with. Thank you for brightening up my lunch hour. :)Addie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08633573535082999046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-57735451552988719092009-02-05T12:30:00.000-06:002009-02-05T12:30:00.000-06:00Ok, I read this and at first became a little sad. ...Ok, I read this and at first became a little sad. Sad because how lame is it that all of you are out in internet oblivion and I am stuck in suburban hell with all the Marthas makin their cupcakes and being all PTA and really, really into their kids and their soccer and their gymanstics and piano and everything that is all about family and then there is me - stuck in Twilight fanfiction hell, because I admit, it sucks not being able share a coffee with you all and talk Twilight over mushroom ravioli. <BR/>But I also have to admit, Twilight is not enough for me. Meyer never wrote a hot scene like wtvoc or feathers or JenWordSong (gotta love her). Nope Meyer never went there so I am not sure if I am a fan of her anymore so much as I am a fan of Edward and now all of you. Because please, all of you write him so much better than Steph ever could (no offense to the origianl genius (og)).<BR/>Ok, sorry veered off there for a sec. I want to be a good mom. I really do. I want to let go of this addiction. I want to be just as happy with my own life as I am when halo finally updates She's Royal. But more than that I really need friends who like Twilight just as much as I do. That actually talk about it. In public, no less. Without being embarrassed and hiding in the corner of the party wishing there was someone else here that could project all of our edward dreams on the pure bliss that is Robert Pattinsons face. Ugh!!! I wish we could all stop hiding. I swear I saw you all in line at the movie and I just wanted to go up and say yes, I am addicted too. Let's go have coffe and talk about how we can all share Jasper and Bella can keep Edward!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-84150991675667534342009-02-05T12:24:00.000-06:002009-02-05T12:24:00.000-06:00This was freaking hilarious! Love the comments. I...This was freaking hilarious! Love the comments. I am so glad I am not alone out there. Now I'm off to read angstgoddess003's post, which I somehow missed! Thanks for the blog people!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01584385925041301989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-39790697182135959792009-02-05T11:24:00.000-06:002009-02-05T11:24:00.000-06:00I am kinda jealous, I only have one person to sque...I am kinda jealous, I only have one person to squee with, and they are far away. I tell my husband all the time that I am not the only housewife who sits with her computer all the hours of the day checking her email for alerts, scanning the boards and such. I know I am addicted, I don't care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-49457208714669331232009-02-05T10:09:00.000-06:002009-02-05T10:09:00.000-06:00hahhaha! I'm lauging Christine because i have a re...hahhaha! I'm lauging Christine because i have a real life "book club" of my twilight friends and we can literally talk about the same things over and over. AND OVER. i could sit back and discuss any of the books for hours. I have no idea why. It has all been said, discussed, hashed, RE-hashed time and time...but I can't get it out of my systemangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007118172898489347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-41857906510604268182009-02-05T09:38:00.000-06:002009-02-05T09:38:00.000-06:00You say 'addicted'... I think of it more as 'norma...You say 'addicted'... I think of it more as 'normal'. Because honestly, who ARE these people who can read the series and not come away from it obsessed with Edward, sighing over Rob, and finding the whole 'Nessie' thing COMPLETELY creepy???<BR/><BR/>My mom is one of these people.<BR/><BR/>She actually told me, to my face, that BD was 'okay.'<BR/><BR/>Okay?<BR/><BR/>OKAY???<BR/><BR/>BD was anything but OKAY.<BR/><BR/>But I digress.<BR/><BR/>As you can see, we all have our level of crazy to deal with. And it's nice to have people close to you that are going through the same thing. I mean, sure, sometimes when a group of addicts get together, things can quickly spiral out of hand (*cough* Youtube videos *cough*), but most of the time those are the people who get it. They understand.<BR/><BR/>So they'll gladly sit through hours of talking about the same things over and over until everyone feels like they've taken a step in the right direction. Maybe that direction is making plans to fly to Vancouver to watch them shoot 'New Moon'... who knows. But the important thing is you're working through your addiction.<BR/><BR/>And by 'working through', I mean spending every spare moment you have (and even some you don't) reading new stories, looking for new pictures of Rob online, chatting insistently about the casting decisions for New Moon, and figuring out a way to seduce the internet guy so he'll come over faster and fix your connection when it goes down VERY unexpectedly while you were right in the middle of reading IVO. (Not cool, internet. Not. Cool.)<BR/><BR/>I think I've rambled long enough.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your story, Angel! It's good to talk about these things. Hah.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182407412836525970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-62127131163737037452009-02-05T07:05:00.000-06:002009-02-05T07:05:00.000-06:00Angel. Ooooh, this made me laugh - HARD - and so w...Angel. Ooooh, this made me laugh - HARD - and so well written - just like Creature of Habit!<BR/><BR/>So the joke about disliking people? So true? Like I make jokes about hating "people" all the time, and if you laugh at m'jokes, you're my friend, but if you don't, you go in the wallow in the shallow pile. But that's random.<BR/><BR/>And writers are a special brand of people. It's like a book store for me. I'm twenty times more likely to wanna be your friend if I meet you at the bookstore instead of the tupperware party. The bookstore goes on the "happy place" list, just like FF.<BR/><BR/>You get an e-hug cuz you mentioned Nymph, and I'm getting all emo about it cuz it's only got 3 chaps left - maybe 4? - and I'm getting all emo about it. Feck. I already said that. <BR/><BR/>Gonna go drink a whopper mug of coffee now, and then play. Feeding multiple addictions. 1. caffeine -check- 2. fanfic -double check-Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561522780035839951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-43231840872122223122009-02-05T00:50:00.000-06:002009-02-05T00:50:00.000-06:00So perfect. Had me laughing the whole way through,...So perfect. Had me laughing the whole way through, but you already knew this since I humped it already in g-chat. <BR/><BR/>So... idk if my addiction is less or worse after reading this? I mean, I am addicted to all things Holy Trinity, sure. But... I am subtle and very in the closet unless I'm on chat. <BR/><BR/>Honestly, the web is my only outlet for my obsession. I use it to quench my undying thirst for all things Holy Trinity and fic.<BR/><BR/>Mostly because the only people I talk to are my mom and my man. They don't give a shit. Really, they don't. I've tried this.<BR/><BR/>I go to mom's house the day I discover and read Twilight, and run into her door panting and wild eyed. "Hey, Mom! Guess what, there's this cool new book series called Twi-"<BR/><BR/>Mom cuts me off with a fleeting look. "Is it by Stephen King?" She asks curiously, since, sadly, he is like the ONLY freakin author she will EVER read. Shit mom, get with the program. Other books DO exist.<BR/><BR/>With an agitated huff I inform her that, no, it is not by Stephen King, and yes, I do realize that my appearance is unusually unkempt. I mean... I did just read a WHOLE book in only 7 hours. (I'm down to 6 now)<BR/><BR/>Gah.<BR/><BR/>Then my man, well...<BR/><BR/>He eyes me warily from the doorway as I spread out across the sofa for my twentieth read of Twilight since I bought it 5 days ago. "Hey, babe?" He asks awkwardly.<BR/><BR/>"Hmm?" I hum distractedly, and more than a little irritated. I mean fuck, dude. I'm on chapter 13. This is a sensitively sacred moment you're interrupting here. Something better fucking be on fire.<BR/><BR/>He sighs and shoves his hands in his pockets. "Just thought I'd make note of your twitching eyes and suggest some sleep?" He asks all cautiously while shifting from foot to foot nervously.<BR/><BR/>I tear my eyes away from the crucial moment where Edward not so subtly confesses his love for Bella, and my teeth grind. "Excuse me?" I growl as my eyes narrow, and he suddenly realizes he has released The Beast. <BR/><BR/>He begins waving his hands frantically. "No! I just mean..."<BR/><BR/>I slam the book down and glower directly into his wide and fearful eyes. "You mean sleep is more important than this?" I gesture to the book and quirk an eyebrow daringly.<BR/><BR/>His brows furrow, and he is raging with the two conflicting instincts to placate The Beast, and voice the truth.<BR/><BR/>With a defeated shake of his head, I relax back into my plush upholstery and flick my hair over my shoulder indignantly while muttering under my breath. "Stupid human men."<BR/><BR/>Okay. Wow. This quoted dialog tangent has gone on for WAY too long. I should probably end this before I divulge too much, and everyone realizes how batshit I am.<BR/><BR/>Only a little.<BR/><BR/>A still loves me. *sniffs*AngstGoddess003https://www.blogger.com/profile/03078749136364365622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-46408277662208979352009-02-04T23:57:00.000-06:002009-02-04T23:57:00.000-06:00Yes. And yes. Its an addiction. You get twitchy ...Yes. And yes. <BR/><BR/>Its an addiction. You get twitchy and irritable if your husband drags you to the middle of nowhere with no internet connection or you have to make an appearence in normal society when you know WA or IVO is going to update TONIGHT.<BR/><BR/>You need your hit. Helps you deal with the crazy shit in your day.<BR/><BR/>Couldn't have said it better myself, A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com