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CAN YOU BELIEVE ITS ALMOST CHRISTMAS? I swear we skipped November entirely. I've got two more presents to pick up tomorrow, then I'm all done. Just got to tidy around and pack, ready for heading back on saturday. I'm heading back on boing day (day after christmas day for non-brits), because I'm in work the 27th, so it will be a short but still exhausting holiday. I'm sort of looking forward to it, but also nervous because it's a complete unknown, so that's worrying. It'll be fine, I can just hide out with my siblings if all else fails. 

I asked on twitter but I'm going to ask here: recs for longish fics? I'll have the internet but it will be spotty and I'll be on my ipod with the crap battery, so I'm going to download as many as possible to read offline to keep me sane while I'm at home. Merlin/Sherlock/Teen Wolf. I'm not fussy with pairings. 

Also I am trying to write a Teen Wolf AU where Stiles works a palm reader and Derek works as [something I haven't figured out yet] in a carnival and there is palm reading and maybe a spot of touch starved Derek, and pining and boys in love? I have no time to write this week but lets see what happens. It is all hermette's fault as she prompted it on twitter and the next thing I know I've spent three hours researching palmistry.

Time to load up the ipod with christmas stuff to get me in the mood, I think :) Favourite christmas song? 

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The pogues, obvs. 

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And Slade. 

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Last but not least, The Darkness

So a music rec for you now. This has become an obsession, like, listen to it on repeat obsession.

One of my favourite artists, Scroobius Pip did a remix of a Grimes song, the original is called Oblivion, the remix is called No nimbus, and both videos are under the cut.

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ETA no official video for oblivion on youtube, put an non-official on under the cut, link to actual one here: http://vimeo.com/38987284

A forum I frequented has started a thread dedicated to female vocalists. I put a list together and decided to share here :) I've definitely flailed about three of these people before, but I love all of them!

No vid embedding because I am lazy :P Share your favourites in the comments!

Shemakeswar. One track: Scared To Capsize

Imogen Heap. One track: Goodnight and Go

Nerina Pallot. One track: Geek Love

Regina Spektor. One track: On The Radio

Tegan and Sara. One track: I know, I know, I know

Sound Of Rum. One track: Slow Slow

Alanis Morrissette. One track: You Oughta Know

Letters to Cleo. One track: I Want You To Want Me

Kate Bush. One track: Hounds Of Love

Ellie Goulding. One track:The Writer

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Sorry if you see this twice - had issues with getting it to post.

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But not sorry enough to stop!

So, the UK's version of The Voice started this staurday, and I already have feelings for this show ugh it's everything I want in a talent show. Respectful, playful, and full of, well, talent.

This is how the judges came out at the start of the show (the video is a bit stuttery but can't find an better one *shakes fist*

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Yes, that's Will.i.am, Jessie J, Tom Jomes and Danny O'Donoghue of The Script singing I've Got A Feeling.

My reaction:



How awesome are these people? How? Yeah, the song doesn't quite fit all of their voices but look at how much fun they're having, and the audience as well. ♥___♥

Also also: UK people. Once Upon A Time starts on Channel Five (*cringe*) on Sunday at 9pm.

Now to do some writing!

How much do I love this song by Stooshe? And the girls themselves, and the video, and Travie?

So much! *boogies*

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It's been a while since I've shared something musical I've enjoyed recently, so: Rizzle Kicks. Sortof hip-hoppy, but also a bit pop.

They look adorkable:

And sound like this ( video with bonus James Corden appearance under the cut )
And are just unashamedly happy and dorky and wonderful. Their music is nothing if not catchy.


It's friiiday! Does anyone have any plans for the weekend?

♥