Because clearly the solution to overextending oneself is... another project.

[bironic]

Ah ha ha ha, of course I can read 300 pages of Interview with the Vampire and finish the first draft of the House fic for betas and research five grad school programs and annotate two books of Byron/vampire essays and write a letter to P. and publish three websites by April 15th. *cries*

No, seriously, I've found this fantastic new community for Vampire Chronicles fans, the_elitist_vc, arriving just in time for a group reading and discussion of the series starting with IWTV. Everyone over there seems very bright and opinionated and witty, and I'm really looking forward to the craziness that is sure to come out of this project. And because I can't say no even when it might mean the liquefaction of my brain, I'm going to try to participate. The musical has in its own flawed way rekindled my love for the first few books, and I need to re-read them anyway if I'm ever going to expand my thesis from school, so why not now?

Going to see "Threepenny Opera" tomorrow with Jess. Since Alan Cumming has the lead role, in honor of his lotion/perfume line we have dubbed the play "Cumming in a Theatre." Will post a review along with the much-delayed one for "Lestat."

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[catilinarian.livejournal.com]

Of course, he's only Cumming in a Theatre since opening night. Before that, he was Cumming Soon to a Theatre Near You.

*cracks up*

Oh, god, I'm sorry. It's a compulsion.

(And you could always wait at the stage door afterwards to see if he's Cumming out.)

OK, I'm really stopping now.

The Vampire Chronicles discussion does sound fantastic, but try not to work yourself to death, now. I know, it's easy for me to say that when you have so much on your plate, but really, taking decent care of your sanity is a duty just as much as work and writing are. *hugs*

[bironic.livejournal.com]

(And you could always wait at the stage door afterwards to see if he's Cumming out.)

Hee! And before the end of the day, he'll be Cumming on stage. Twice, including the matinee. [/9-year-old humor]

*hugs back* Yeah, I know. We all have ways of coping with despair. Apparently mine is cramming my schedule so full of stuff that there's no time to settle down and think about life & circumstances. (Not that that's the only reason I'm doing all I'm doing!) Unhealthy, but also productive, entertaining, fulfilling, and fun (and yes, stressful).

I think actually that the Slayage paper is the main thing kicking up the adrenaline right now. Even the job/grad/book stuff for CT has helped me calm down a bit. All the rest is purely for the fun. *is hugely appreciative of you and everyone.*