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[alwaysbeenasmiler]

So now I have officially jumped on the Voltron: Legendary Defenders: bus, and oh I LOVE IT-- I wasn't too certain three minutes in, but by the end of the first episode, I definitely was feeling it, was feeling the characters and the storyline. Favorite character-- so far, Keith (That is until Lotor enters the picture, that I know he'll be my favorite-- shhh, I just know; I have that intuition where I can just look at a character and go "yep, that's my type of character". Keith just grew on me throughout the episodes though, I think he's just amazing and I want an icon of him post haste-- however due to Pinterest activity last night, I've added three more pictures on my TBIconed list.

I hired someone to make sense of my yard, and now it looks pretty swell. It was affordable and if anything, if I need to have someone come in and trim it up a bit, the guy that I hired was super good so I can always give him a call, I just work so many hours that I find it difficult to do any type of yard work, the last thing I think about when I get home from a 14 hour day is 'my yard'. And on the weekend, I'd rather veg out.

Wednesday evening started Ramadan. If there is anyone on my flist observing Ramadan-- please be safe during this time of fasting and spiritual cleansing. Husband has started his fasting, though this is the first time we were married during his Ramadan so we can actually sleep in the same bed during this month. Normally Ramadan hit and I would sleep in his bed and he would sleep on the couch whenever I came over. But I do love breaking his fast with him, because he does it so carefully and methodically-- and there is that sigh of gratefulness as he takes his first bite of whatever food he is eating-- and I know that is in it's own way a prayer to his Allah for the food he can consume.

I've always thought of Ramadan as a month of gratefulness-- It is abstaining so that you can know true gratefulness for everything you've been given, gratefulness for the first kiss of your significant other, gratefulness for the first sip of water or the taste of food. I usually try to fast with him a few days out of the month, just to show my support and solidarity. It is definitely a humbling expirience.

Well, I guess it's that time to head into work-- :( I will be around for comments throughout the day, as DW is always open on my work computer, just downsized. However when I get home after 6PM approximately, I will be spending the evening with Owen. So I hope y'all have a great day!

edit: *for my reference only*

Keith - Voltron - "Fools" by Lauren Aquilina "Those hardest to love, need it the most" (icon reference! I love icon inspiration in the morning--)

Comments

[breyzyyin]

Oh yay, I am so happy there is more Voltron: Legendary Defender love to go around! ♥ I have been hooked on that series since it premiered: the characters and storyline are really made of love and win. And I am so with you in regards to Keith: I love all the characters quite a bit in that series for various reasons, but Keith grew on me SO MUCH as they went more into his personality and backstory. He is just awesome and amazing, and I just want him to be happy darn it! XD ♥

Lotor is quite a neat character too: I loved when he showed up and the amount of depth and analytical insight you can attach to him and his actions. :) Seriously, the characters are all great. ♥

...I do admit to the fact that certain aspects of the fandom scare the crap out of me, but I've learned how to avoid a lot of the unpleasantness and have found some really nice, very respectful people who also enjoy the series that I can gush with about it to my heart's content. I hope that will remain true for you too, my friend! :D

I can totally understand what you mean in regards to yard work. I would much rather veg out when home on the weekends too. It is awesome that you found someone who can help you out in that department when you need it to make things easier! :D

I hope that your husband has a safe and meaningful experience observing Ramadan this year. It is quite awesome that you fast with him for a few days during this time too to show your support, and you have shown a very incredible understanding of and respect for what it means to observe Ramadan in your words here.

Have a great rest of the day too! ♥

[alwaysbeenasmiler]

Oh my gosh, I love that icon-- it's something that I'd totally use. (It looks perfectly, I don't think there's anything that could be improved upon with it.)

I look forward to diving into the fandom-- but gently, because honestly-- I don't want to bastardize it-- but the characters oh my gosh the characters, I think they are all fantastic, I don't even know why I didn't start watching this sooner. ALL OF THEM ARE SO GOOD!

[paynesgrey]

Ooh, yes, I totally am with you on hiring someone to make sense of the yard. I'm doing that next month. Who has time for that? I'm glad you got a good deal and they did good work.

A Blessed Ramadan to your husband! <3

[alwaysbeenasmiler]

NOT ME! definitely no time! lol but the yard was done yesterday and it's pretty awesome!

[dolewhip]

Yes, I'm so glad you're enjoying Voltron! I have also been advised to avoid at least parts of the fandom, (although... nothing specific?), but hey, you dive in and have fun with it! :D

Keith is pretty great. I love them all? Hunk is my favorite, I'd say, but Lance and Pidge are really up there... Just, jeez, they're all good characters. (Although I feel fairly apathetic towards Allura.)

Good for you with the yard thing! That sounds like it was a satisfying experience.

I must admit to not being very familiar with Ramadan, so reading your take was quite interesting. And inspiring, really; a good focus on gratitude is something I'm always trying to keep in mind. May your husband's fasting be safe!

[alwaysbeenasmiler]

I will avoid the rabid parts of fandom-- I mean I'm a shipper same as anyone else, but I'm the type of person that likes to have my dolls kiss in peace. I know I will ship in that series, I always do-- and I agree, I love all the characters too-- though along with you, Allura is kinda meh, I love her design but her personality isn't what I really like about her

[raisedbymoogles]

Voltron! The fandom scares the shit out of me but I love the show.

[alwaysbeenasmiler]

So many horror stories about the fandom? Why is it bad? Is it because yaoi is rampant? I know that hardcore yaoi fangirls are crazy and usually they make me want to cry.

[raisedbymoogles]

Yaoi fangirls have always been crazy (and I say that as an ex-yaoi-fangirl), but apparently the creators of the show were getting death threats/targeted harassment in an attempt to get a certain pairing to become canon. Won't name the pairing b/c even though it's not my cuppa tea it doesn't deserve to be dragged through the mud like that.

[alwaysbeenasmiler]

Oh wow, that's just nuts-- I don't know why people would death threat the creators over something trivial like that. I mean pairings are pairings and I think that canon is just a construct anyways-- you can pair up non-canon pairs and as long as you aren't hurting anyone, it should be fine.

[raisedbymoogles]

I know, right? That's half the fun of even being IN fandom.

[alwaysbeenasmiler]

Someone should start a campaign to "Make Fandom Fun Again".. or something

[pear_of_anguish]

I was reading something about Ramadan fasting and diabetes, bc I have type 2... but I'm Jewish. They said that you should continue taking insulin while fasting...

https://www.daralliance.org/daralliance/

[alwaysbeenasmiler]

Wow, that is interesting-- though I know people with Diabetes are not encouraged to fast during Ramadan

[pear_of_anguish]

Diabetics aren't supposed to fast unless, it's for medical reasons.

[bonnefois]

Voltron is fun, but be careful about the fandom, lol. It's hardcore full of really nasty haters.

[alwaysbeenasmiler]

I am not going to get deep into fandom-- a few people to gush about it with is well enough== I've grown out of the major fandoming that I used to do