Taking an enforced "hiatus" - circumstances and all that jazz

[red_satin_doll]

I'm having to take a short break from LJ and the computer in general - we had a rather major house fire Monday night.

Good news first - we're ok, my sweetie has burns on her hand and foot that are not serious enough for the local wound clinic to treat, but her left hand is so wrapped in gauze it looks like a Mummy Hand. (I guess that makes her right hand the Daddy hand? Hey someone had to say it.)  She's back to her old self otherwise.

Only my sweetie's bedroom was destroyed - the mattress went up like a freaking firebomb. the fire started there, but there's damage throughout the house from smoke and water. I remembered to close the bedroom door before we left and the inspector said that was the best thing I could have done so go me.

Our desktop was destroyed and obviously my computer access will be extremely limited for a while, so I won't be able to return the many overdue messages and comments in my inbox.

The other good news - I'm ok too, a little tired and sore; and I was able to salvage a printed draft of the Buffy & Dawn story I was working on, and most of my notebooks with btvs meta essay notes. Don't laugh. It's the silliest thing but I felt like I wanted to have them, like they're more "me" than a lot of my stuff. AND I now know the difference between fic and meta, at least for me. Meta ideas (in rough form) are mostly in my head, even if the details are fuzzy; but there is NO WAY I could have reproduced the fiction from memory. Even though I've reread my own drafts many times. With fic the precise word placement and rhythms are so absolutely essential.

My vegan chocolate cake recipe might take a little effort to reproduce though. Maybe recipes are like fiction. *lol*  Such is life.

Comments

[cindergal.livejournal.com]

How scary! Glad you guys are mostly okay. *hugs*

[readerjane]

Oh, no! Glad nobody was seriously injured. I'm so sorry you have to deal with all the mess and stress, though.

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

Thank goodness you and sweetie are okay. Such a horrible thing to happen. You were lucky.

[beer-good-foamy.livejournal.com]

Damn. :( Good to hear you're both OK, that's what's important.

[quinara]

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear this - but glad you're OK.

[itsnotmymind.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear that this happened! Glad to hear that no one was seriously hurt.

[kathyh]

Yikes! How terrifying and awful for you. Glad to hear that you weren't seriously hurt.

[istne-pieklo.livejournal.com]

Oh my God! That's terrible! But I'm glad you are all right.

[pocochina.livejournal.com]

oh shit! I'm glad you're okay.

[athena3062.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh! I'm glad you're okay.

[kikimay]

Oh God, I'm glad that you're okay! But how did it happened? *hugs because of scary experience*
I'm also glad that you managed to save the story and the essays.

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh! Thank heavens you are both okay!!!! *hugs you tightly* You will be missed, but I think we can all console ourselves with the knowledge that you WILL be back because you and your sweetie are not seriously injured or worse (though I am holding good thoughts for your sweetie's burned hand and foot). *hugs you again*



Gabrielle

[baphrosia.livejournal.com]

So glad you're both okay, which is the most important thing. But of course we care about stuff that's irreplaceable. :(

Hugs. <3

[comlodge.livejournal.com]

SO sorry to hear your woes but so very glad you are both okay. How awful for you. Take care and see you down the track.

Janice 2

[waddiwasiwitch.livejournal.com]

Oh I am so sorry to hear about that. But thank god you guys were okay.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you and your family are mostly okay! That is super scary.

Take all the time you need. We'll be here when you get back.

*squish*

[molly_may]

How awful! I'm so glad that you're both mostly okay!

[chasingdemons.livejournal.com]

I am SO sorry to hear about this! But I will echo everyone else… I'm glad you are both okay. I'm sending positive thoughts your way. I look forward to seeing you back on LJ.

[treadingthedark.livejournal.com]

Wow! Glad it wasn't worse, and good on you for closing the door. I don't think I would have thought of that.

[teragramm.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about the fire. Years ago my mom, dad and little sister had a fire in their home. What I remember most is how disoriented and out of place they all felt after the fire. I hope your sweetie isn't in pain and I hope her hand heals quickly. *hugs*

My vegan chocolate cake recipe might take a little effort to reproduce though. Try bakebakebake they have awesome recipes there , some vegan, some not but it's a nice little baking community

[ever-neutral.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, really glad you're both okay! Take care!

[shapinglight]

So sorry to hear that, but very glad you're both okay.

[eilowyn.livejournal.com]

Oh honey! Thank [deity of your choice] you and gf are okay! And yay! Buffy notes were saved!

[rahirah]

Yikes! So glad there were no serious injuries! Insurance will cover the repairs, I hope?

[chic-c.livejournal.com]

How awful! But I'm glad you're mostly ok and hope will get better soon.

*hugs you tightly*