spring break + drabble requests
Mar. 15th, 2008 02:55 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
tsuru_sanSpring break at last! *is so grateful* Finishing papers and studying totally destroyed my sleep schedule last week. Ugh, I was pulling semi-all-nighters and then taking obscenely long afternoon naps. I was a hurting unit, but I finally got proper sleep last night. w00t!
My Victorian Britain midterm was actually somewhat fun. My teacher told my class to write two two-page essays (one on imperialism and one on Victorian liberalism) and to hand the papers in on Friday. The imperialist one was moreso an analysis of Bernard Porter's Absent-Minded Imperialists. (<---Interesting book, by the by.) My pro-capitalist tendencies kind of leaked out a bit for the second essay, but all in all I'd say it was a good essay. I was very pleased to find that I recalled people and policies without having to look them up. Apparently I'm learning something after all. XD
I finally managed to cobble together a resume so that I may possibly get a shiny summer internship at Liberty Mutual that I don't really want but kind of need. It's only been a week since I've submitted my resume, but already a man in Software Development is requesting an interview. *grins and keeps fingers crossed*
Yesterday I also met with![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
last_archangel for caffeinated beverages. She's so fun to hang out with, and she also told me about this really awesome tea called Red Rose (which I'm drinking right now!). Besides being very yummy tea, it also comes with a little glazed porcelain figure (animals at the moment) that was made in England. It's like those cereal box prizes but better. X3 Since it was right across the street, we actually went to the downtown grocery store to buy some tea. We tried to get sugar cubes too, but they were all out. ;__;
So for spring break I'll be trying to get some art, writing (at least 400 words a day), and work finished. Today is Personal Finance Organization, Classical Mythology Homework I, and Comic Reading Day.
Also, since I actually have time for a change: drabble requests! Fandoms I will write for are the Bible, history (French Revolution, American Revolution, French and Indian War, WWII), Masters of Their Field, Sherlock Holmes, 1776, Hannibal Lecter books & movies, Underworld, and Constantine/Hellblazer.
If you would like a 100 word drabble, then feel free to comment with character, pairing, prompt, quote, or whatever floats your boat. ^^
My Victorian Britain midterm was actually somewhat fun. My teacher told my class to write two two-page essays (one on imperialism and one on Victorian liberalism) and to hand the papers in on Friday. The imperialist one was moreso an analysis of Bernard Porter's Absent-Minded Imperialists. (<---Interesting book, by the by.) My pro-capitalist tendencies kind of leaked out a bit for the second essay, but all in all I'd say it was a good essay. I was very pleased to find that I recalled people and policies without having to look them up. Apparently I'm learning something after all. XD
I finally managed to cobble together a resume so that I may possibly get a shiny summer internship at Liberty Mutual that I don't really want but kind of need. It's only been a week since I've submitted my resume, but already a man in Software Development is requesting an interview. *grins and keeps fingers crossed*
Yesterday I also met with
last_archangel for caffeinated beverages. She's so fun to hang out with, and she also told me about this really awesome tea called Red Rose (which I'm drinking right now!). Besides being very yummy tea, it also comes with a little glazed porcelain figure (animals at the moment) that was made in England. It's like those cereal box prizes but better. X3 Since it was right across the street, we actually went to the downtown grocery store to buy some tea. We tried to get sugar cubes too, but they were all out. ;__;So for spring break I'll be trying to get some art, writing (at least 400 words a day), and work finished. Today is Personal Finance Organization, Classical Mythology Homework I, and Comic Reading Day.
Also, since I actually have time for a change: drabble requests! Fandoms I will write for are the Bible, history (French Revolution, American Revolution, French and Indian War, WWII), Masters of Their Field, Sherlock Holmes, 1776, Hannibal Lecter books & movies, Underworld, and Constantine/Hellblazer.
If you would like a 100 word drabble, then feel free to comment with character, pairing, prompt, quote, or whatever floats your boat. ^^
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Date: 2008-03-20 04:00 am (UTC)*replied*
so it's really Julien's fault that he ended up on his ass in the mud.
Pretty much, yes. Joining the military was a real wake up call for Julien. He realized that he could get through life comfortably with his family's prestige and fortune, but if he wanted to really earn respect for himself personally, he would have to work at it. However, even though he started putting more effort into what he did, he still couldn't completely make up for lost time.
And here is your drabble courtesy of Speedy Drabble Delivery Services, Inc.
Title: A Pretty Lieutenant
Word Count: 229
Although they wouldn't meet until right before they left for Canada, Count Jean-Marie first saw Dimitri Gisée three months before then. It was at a party, unsurprisingly, and despite the fact that neither spoke to the other, Dimitri left a memorable impression on the Count.
"He's really quite attractive. Michel's nephew if I'm not mistaken." Jean-Marie looked out across the dancer floor at a stunning youth in fine military dress.
Beside the Count, his manservant Jacques followed his master's gaze. "The Lieutenant, my Lord?"
"Yes, that's him." Jean-Marie eyed the lieutenant in question. How dapper he looked in his clean uniform and white wig. Dimitri moved with the grace an elegance that only good breeding could bring, and even across the room the Count caught glimpses of the other soldier's charming smile. "Rather lovely I think," Jean-Marie murmured discreetly to his aide. "What say you, Jacques?"
The older man shook his head. "A typical youth despite his family's influence. I should think," the stout man replied gravely, "that my Lord would not like him overly much."
Jean-Marie chuckled. "Oh wouldn't I?"
"Heavens, no, my Lord! The lieutenant has quite a mouth on him, sir—or so I've heard. No respect for authority," Jacques added with obvious displeasure.
The Count chuckled, thoughtfully swishing his wine around in its glass. "Impertinent is he? Sounds like a man after my own heart."
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Mmm, this is fun. I forgot how much I enjoyed writing MoTF. XD
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Date: 2008-03-20 04:53 pm (UTC)*responded*
Nope, he couldn't, but he can keep working at it.
Whee! I love that Jean-Marie noticed him from the start. I remember you wrote their actual first meeting and it was amusing. *smirk* I'm sure I have it saved somewhere. Bravo!
*grin* I'm glad I've reminded you of the joy.
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Date: 2008-03-23 05:06 pm (UTC)If only Jean-Marie knew how much Dimitri would get on his nerves. XD
I'm glad I've reminded you of the joy.
As I am I. Mayhap I shall try to give MoTF more attention in the near future.
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Date: 2008-03-24 12:46 am (UTC)That would be lovely!
All part of my master plan!Here's the link to my fic: Fencing (http://community.livejournal.com/feline_artistry/39389.html).
I may actually draw Nathaniel or Dimitri one of these days. *smirk*