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Secret Santa Day Three

On the third day of Chrismukkah, this mod slept in. Thank god for the weekend. Let's see what else we have to be thankful for.

Each day from now through Christmas, you'll find a post like this one waiting. Leave anonymous comments with your gift for your Secret Santee (make sure to put his or her name in the subject line so they can find it!). Remember, it's okay if you don't have something every day. We do, however, encourage you to leave a little note to let them know they haven't been forgotten. Christmas Day will be a free-for-all, where you can leave presents for anyone at all and, if you so desire, reveal your identity.

Let the gift-giving begin.

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RUSSELL

Honestly, I had a really hard time finding caps from The Crazies that weren't dark as hell. I'm not really happy with the first graphic, but maybe you can find a use for it.
KUDOS:
The Crazies, I saw in the theater with my dad. Timothy Olyphant was a pretty huge draw for me, I've gotta admit, plus the fact that I'm a Romero fan, and I wanted to see how this adaptation went. When I left the theater, I found that Russell was really the character that stuck with me. For a supporting character, without a whole lot of canon background or ties to the world, they managed to give him a lot of really interesting conflict, which revealed a lot about a character that could've been boring and flat. When you started talking about apping him, I was really, really excited, and he's really exceeded my expectations.
One thing I think you're really great at is playing these average-joe characters, thrust into really extreme situations. It's not an easy thing to do, by any means. I've never felt like I could play the type of characters you make seem so easy. Once they're out of those extreme situations, I never seem to know what to do with them, but you manage to keep them interesting, keep them well-rounded and completely true to character. It's something I really admire, and Russell is a perfect example of that talent.
Plus, he's still got the greatest goddamn moustache in the city. No contest.

Edited 2012-12-22 13:36 (UTC)

Finding caps for this movie is freaking impossible, so I feel you. XD BUT SO PRETTY, UGH, HIS FACE. Thank yoooooou, I'm so spoiled. Every morning, this makes me so happy. :D

<333333

Russell's moustache thanks you, too.

It seems to me that you are a fan of music, and as such on this third day of secret santaing, I have put together a collection of amazing songs I love sung by women. Okay, there's one by a guy, but I think you'll love that too.

You play such great, strong women as I mentioned yesterday (and guys too! There are guys!) and even if you have some of this music, I hope that some is new, and that there's something here for you to love.

Also - A lot of these are covers. I really love covers. I am inflicting this love on you.

Tracklist:
Bulletproof - The Boat People (okay so the first song is two guys but SUCH a great cover)
Burning Up - Adalita
Criminal - Fiona Apple
Dancing in the Dark - Mirah
Don't Ever - Missy Higgins
Don't Stop - Gin Wigmore
Dusk Til Dawn - Ladyhawke
Dying Day - Gin Wigmore
Fall at your Feet - Claire Bowditch
Gigantic - The Pixies (it totally counts as Kim Deal sings this)
Gimme Sympathy - Metric
Going, Going, Gone - Stars
Great Lakes Avengers - Kirby Krackle (Okay, so they're guys, but the geeky awesome of this cannot be denied)
Happy Ever After - Gin Wigmore
If only - Gin Wigmore
In These Shoes - Kristy MacColl
Into Temptation - Renee Goyer
Joey - Concrete Blonde
Just Like a Pill - Pink
La Familia - Mirah
Live it Out - Metric
Look Up -Stars
Mace Spray - Jezabels
New Revolution - Gin Wigmore
Nothing and Nowhere -Emily Haines
Romeo & Juliet - Lisa Mitchell
Say it Right - Angus and Julia Stone
Seether - Veruca Salt
Stuff and Nonsense - Missy Higgins
Tango Shoes - Bif Naked
The Lottery - Emily Haines
The Rifle - Alela Diane
Tomorrow Wendy - Concrete Blonde (I find this song beautiful and haunting but it's actually quite sad)
Tubthumping - Angus and Julia Stone
U + Ur Hand - Pink
Untouched - The Veronicas
Walking in London - Concrete Blonde

LINKS
Part 1 www.mediafire.com/?ap1e0aqjzi7ywdf
Part 2 www.mediafire.com/?f9gfg7uz3mp035f

Ahhh, this is fantastic! Sadly, Mediafire has seriously upped their game and the first file has already vanished, but I'm downloading the second right now and I'm so excited. I only have a couple of these and they're all ones I love, so I know I'll love the rest. New music is always the right present!

Once we've officially revealed (i'm sure you've figured it out) i'll organise to get the rest to you.

I am a little bit of a failure this morning, as I don't have access to the graphics that were supposed to go with this (and won't until tomorrow >.>) but I also didn't want you to think you were forgotten! So there will be some coming tomorrow!

Until then, KUDOS

Alright, so I will admit that I know nothing about Amy's canon, but it's impossible not to love her. She's so cute and I love all the threads I've had with her, they've always been so much fun. The care that goes into each tag is so obvious and this voice is so perfectly clear and so consistent. The playful side of her is so much fun to thread off and it's also interesting to see the other sides of her, parts of her that aren't always being overtly displayed by her, but are still so clear in the writing. In particular, I've loved reading threads between her and Rory. She's hilarious and adorable and magnificent. Her attitude is just so much fun and she always comes across as so full of life and so happy to be alive, too. The kind of pup who celebrates who they are and does it in a really fun way.

I hope this won't give me away, but I have to mention that one of my favourite threads I've had in this game has been with her. It was one of those threads that was so funny and so perfect and it's because of how well you write Amy and how much of a blast you clearly have with her that made it so fun to thread.

She is just wonderful and you make her wonderful.

Today I offer you bracelets inspired by each of your characters, which I will mail to you if you give me your address after THE BIG REVEAL.

The White Queen

Jason Stackhouse

Cersei Lannister

Primrose Everdeen

Babydoll

Lisbeth Salander

And a rainbow one just because.

I seriously almost pissed myself in delight. Between this and yesterday's gift which I have yet to thank you for (thank you, ilu), just. Wow. Overwhelmed. Marry me. I am sooooo excited~

For Ashley on Day 3, my butt, and some mood music~ for Jake and Forrest!

For little Jakeface:

sinnerman
where you gonna run to?
where you gonna run to?

bottom of the river
the Lord's gonna come for your first born son (his hair's on fire and his heart is burning)
so go to the river where the water runs (wash him deep where the tides are turning)

creeksong
I’m gonna hush, til it’s done
I'm gonna hush, til it's done

spirit parade
~

For Forrest:

dark am i
staring through every window - staring till the glass does break
hiding on the mountainside - descend the cliffs and let me see your face

land of dreams
I watch the shadows dance, hear the crickets creek - now I'm on the street
I've learned the robin's song, seen the mountain peak - now it's time for sleep

So today is the kudos part of Secret Santa. I only hope I'm up to the task of adequately putting into words how amazing you are.

First off, you're a pretty amazing person. You're smart, you're clever, you're thoughtful and opinionated, you're funny. You're the kind of person who speaks their mind, but isn't mean about it. You're open to civil discussion, and I really respect and like that about you. You're supportive. You're there for your friends. Basically you're a great person and I count myself pretty lucky to know you.

But then we get into your writing and it's like, ugh, are you serious, could you save some talent for everyone else or something, like really. You have this absolutely stunning style I can't get enough of and any time I get a tag from you, I am awed by the quality of it. Not that it's showy or overwhelming. In fact, it's the opposite. There's this lyrical simplicity and clarity to the way you write that's just beautiful. It's clean, no fuss. You have an eye for exactly how much and what kind of detail is needed. I'm incredibly jealous.

It's something that translates well in both of your men. They share a lot, but they're utterly different and I love that. They both come from such harsh backgrounds (no pun intended), and it shows. That's the other thing I admire about you: you don't flinch. You don't let the rough edges escape. You show everything and you don't hide from the less admirable qualities they possess. You're one of those rare writers who is truly unafraid of the fact of both the light and the darkness in their characters, and not always in equal measure. It makes them both fascinating and so real to watch. You're not scared of going to dark places, and that's so important with someone like Mike. The cynicism seems more than usually personal with him. You can see the struggle he goes through within himself, though he won't show it, how aware he is of his own flaws and darkness. His relationship with Neil is one of my very favorite things in this game. And then there's Delta. I'm not at all familiar with his canon, but I've been enthralled with him from day one. There's something captivating about the way he interacts with people, something almost innocent about him. I can't wait to see where they both go.

Secret Santa, my entire head is red. I look like a frickin' tomato with gray fuzz (ew). <3x10¹⁰⁰

A little late today, but here I am!

So while I know very little about Max and his canon (you may flog me and make me watch it with you when we have time!), I've put together a few songs from the era, some covered by newer artists, all carefully obsessed over.

Fortunate Son (https://www.box.com/s/6hh7tcmw759b1g1yl6c7) as covered by Cat Power

some folks inherit star spangled eyes
ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
and when you ask them, "how much should we give?"
ooh, they only answer more! more! more!

For What It's Worth (https://www.box.com/s/4gmvsxgs70rejql475a1) as covered by Rush

paranoia strikes deep
into your life it will creep
it starts when you're always afraid
you step out of line, the man come and take you away

Blowin' in the Wind (https://www.box.com/s/jgnl93nuf3hgrt25sjz5)

yes, how many times can a man turn his head
pretending he just doesn't see ?

Have You Ever Seen the Rain? (https://www.box.com/s/avqryyqboywem74o87mm) as covered by Juju Stalbach

someone told me long ago
there's a calm before the storm, i know
it's been comin for some time

I've Seen All Good People (https://www.box.com/s/o5i6egnivc7az65hcqp6)

i've seen all good people turn their heads each day
so satisfied i'm on my way.
i've seen all good people turn their heads each day
so satisfied i'm on my way

!!!!

SANTA THIS IS AWESOME. Because I actually don't have Fortunate Son, and it's one of my unofficial Max songs. HOW DID YOU KNOW? 8DDDD

In under the east coast wire, your Santa has 200 dreamwidth points for you to use as you see fit.

Check back tomorrow for something a bit more creative!

Yay, thank you! :D

Today's offering (sorry it's so late, especially for you since you're in the future~) - a Tara picture for your wiki page!

It's never too late! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

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