oiran | spoilery and a little bit whiny

Smallville: So did anything really happen this episode? It wasn't horrible, but we didn't learn anything new, did we? I don't understand why Lana lied to Lex about Adam's "illness." It seems that she would have risked nothing by telling him what she knew.

Also, having worked in medicine for ~20 years, I am always vexed AND amused when people get up and trundle around a day or so after having their chests cracked open.

Angel: I believed it last week when long-time viewers of Joss shows said that Fred was done for after proclaiming love for Wes. I am still trying to stay unspoiled for the end of Buffy (though I think I've failed) so that I can see it when the DVDs come out, but I will be around for the end of Angel. I'm suspecting we'll see a high body count before the bitter end, yes?

My actual life: I'm completely overwhelmed. Admittedly, it is not difficult to get me into such a state. I have too many websites I'm supposed to be doing, too many stories to beta, too many projects I'm working on, and I have a time-limited job-like endeavor (painting friend's house while she's on vacation--yes, I like painting walls) for which I will receive actual cash money. I will need to be doing that over the next 5 days. I am going to continue working on all of the projects I'm supposed to be working on for but I've been offline most of the last few days and will be scarce for a few more. I'm only hiding a little bit, and only because I'm panicking.

I will be doing the betas tonight/tomorrow.

I owe e-mails to several people, at least one of whom may not realize she's getting e-mail from me.

Some day I will answer all the e-mails and comments I should answer, and I'll give myself a gold star.