Breakdown

I ran into some problems with the Furkin. I started playing at seven o'clock, and was able to get through most of the morning all right. I had them form a casual group for fun, then sent them out, intending to get them some breakfast. However, when they arrived at their destination, something happened so that Suzy wouldn't eat. I ended up having to pay for two dinners just so she could get some food. Upset, I ended that outing early and had them go back to freshen up. I eventually calmed down and reminded myself the stupid little computer people don't do that to deliberately annoy me, gave them all a nice maxmotives, and sent them to the Crypt O'Night club. This time, I SKIPPED the "form casual group" option that had given me trouble before, and went straight to the double date. A few well-placed flirts and kisses, and they both got up to Dream Date almost immediately. Everett also met Verne Servo, which made me happy -- getting closer to actually knowing DOC! Add to that three of them getting their term papers completed, and I'm a happy camper. However, the failed first outing cost me a half-hour, and my computer hates community lots (just another reason to replace it), so I didn't get off until 9:30.

And THEN, I made the mistake of reading Aaron's fan fiction. He's good, and he writes a wonderful Doc. Go read his "Reality Check," just to see him write an almost-sympathetic Biff Tannen. So that cost me the rest of my time. I finally just said "screw it" and decided I'll update later tomorrow. Gonna try NOT to sleep until practically noon this time, especially considering I have Part II to watch with commentary! Part I was as I remembered, except for a few glitches (ack, don't let my DVDs be wearing out!) and longer pauses than I recalled. *shrug*

So, in leiu of a revison_doc update, let me give you a "V.D." update -- I've got the holder page and the new first chapter up. "Boy Genius" also has a holder page, but it's pretty much exactly like "V.D.'s", only without the picture.

I'll also do some memes:
( Let's See if Shuffle Works Now )

And yes, here goes: Ask me to list my top fives of anything.

See you all tomorrow! *flees her muses before they can catch her*

Tomorrow's The Big One

First time I'll hear BTTF Part III with either commentary.
-VD: You know, the Bob and Neil commentaries suggest to listen to the other one first.-
I know, but I think I'll be able to keep up. I'll save the next set of commentaries for another weekend. Ready-made excuse for a marathon.
-VDM: What you should do is watch them on Emmett's birthday, if you can.-
Say, that's an idea. *checks calendar* Yup, October 22nd is a Sunday this year. I'll probably schedule another marathon then and watch Part II (my favorite) on that day.
-TD: *grin* Works for me.-
-VD2: Us too. But how goes fan fiction?-
Actually, I've got another Drabbles88 done:
( Drabbles88 -- Prompt 50 )

I've also gotten my half-page of "The Gift and the Curse" done -- gonna try to finish off the chapter. And yesterday I got the "V.D." stuff up and started some MartySprite doodles.
-OD: Not bad, not bad at all.-
-VD: I agree. Though I hope you've moved onto Chapter 2 with my story.-
Yes. I'm also highly tempted to just slap "Boy Genius" Chapter 7 up and ask the community what it thinks -- I seem to have a mental block against editing it.
-TD: I don't know about that, you've changed some bits around.-
I know, I know, but I still worry about character reactions. Though I think I do a good Krosp. I hope I do a good Krosp, anyway.
-E: Aww, I like Krosp.-
-H: The only part of our lives she's NOT freaked out by.-
LOL, I know. Maybe I'll get Simyou a cat once Pets comes out.
-E: I'd like that!-
-TD: As long as Chapter 7's up by the end of the month.-
It will, as well as the still-titleless "August Challenge."
-DW: No luck at all?!-
Nope! I even asked martyfan and anonymoose_au, but nothing they came up with seemed to fit. All of them seemed too comedic, and the August challenge is fairly serious. Humph, stupid thing.
. . . WHOA, WAIT A MINUTE!
-RPD: What? What is it?-
I might have something! A working title at any rate! The Bon Jovi song "Shot Through the Heart" just started playing in my head, and -- well, it WORKS, doesn't it? Marty's shot in the chest, and Doc's feeling pretty damn awful. . . . YES! I LOVE these random moments of inspiration! *dances*
-VD2: *raises glass* Cheers!-
*beams*
-RPD: Don't forget to mention the revison_doc updates.-
Oh, yes. The Furkin went on an extremely successful double date -- Calvin and Suzy are in love now, as are Everett and Jenny. And Cupid struck the McFly/Robinson house as well -- April's in love with Dave now. They make a rather nice couple, honestly.
-D: :) That's sweet.-
I know. I like April and Dave a lot. And Linda's now a Pleasure Sim -- it remains to be seen how this will affect her relationship with Nery. They're not gonna get married or anything, but I plan on them remaining lovers.
And now, back to the grind.
-RPD: Grind? You're rereading the RPG.-
Back to procrastinating on the grind.
-D: That's more like it.-