One random reason why I'm glad with where I am, one random reason why I'm not.
Here - food shopping
Yes, folks, the novelty of going to the supermarket still hasn't worn off. Crumpets! Paninis! Lemon Curd! Jelly! I mean, there's no good reason why I haven't had these things more often - when my mum shops, she just doesn't get them. Indulging these obscure, forgotten treats is still a highlight of my week.
There- The A-Team
Random pick, but over Xmas the family got Sky TV, and I fell in love with the reruns. For one thing, almost every story I've ever written has been more or less A-Team with teen girls - the same jokey relationship, same safe world, same "weekly problem to solve" dilemma.
So there's the satisfaction of, more or less, watching my own show without the effort of having to actually write it. But more than this: you don't worry about the A-Team. Unless there's some "Blackadder goes Over the Top" twist ending I've yet to hear about, their invulnerability is endearing. Oh! For a show where you don't watch with your heart in your throat the whole time! No Galactica-esque constant grimness, or Doctor Who penchant for pulling out a sour ending when you least expect it. Yes, it's a great little show.
Here - food shopping
Yes, folks, the novelty of going to the supermarket still hasn't worn off. Crumpets! Paninis! Lemon Curd! Jelly! I mean, there's no good reason why I haven't had these things more often - when my mum shops, she just doesn't get them. Indulging these obscure, forgotten treats is still a highlight of my week.
There- The A-Team
Random pick, but over Xmas the family got Sky TV, and I fell in love with the reruns. For one thing, almost every story I've ever written has been more or less A-Team with teen girls - the same jokey relationship, same safe world, same "weekly problem to solve" dilemma.
So there's the satisfaction of, more or less, watching my own show without the effort of having to actually write it. But more than this: you don't worry about the A-Team. Unless there's some "Blackadder goes Over the Top" twist ending I've yet to hear about, their invulnerability is endearing. Oh! For a show where you don't watch with your heart in your throat the whole time! No Galactica-esque constant grimness, or Doctor Who penchant for pulling out a sour ending when you least expect it. Yes, it's a great little show.
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