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[ebonlock]

Finally launched into DS9 last night and despite remembering just how good the series was, I was stilled moved, impressed, and floored by "The Emissary". I was reminded why, years ago, when I watched that episode (which my sisters had thoughtfully taped for me as I had to work that night) I said aloud, "This is the best Star Trek ever made". I stand by that claim to this day.

The hardest part about watching the ep was trying not to completely break down and cry while Ben Sisko faced up to some harsh realities and dealt with the death of his wife. I fell a little in love with the character at that point and he certainly became my favorite commander/captain in the episode. I did allow myself a few tears when he finally realizes what the Prophets are trying to tell him and weeps for Jennifer. *sigh* Now that's damn good sci-fi. Can't wait for "A Man Alone", yay, Odo!

Other than that I was pleased to end the day with about a hundred calories to spare on my target (1,500 a day). Finally I feel like I'm really back in the swing of things diet-wise and it's wonderful. The tricky bit will be maintaining it this weekend. But, if I don't bring any junk into the house I can't be tempted to eat it. And generally I'm too lazy to go out just for snack food, so that's working in my favor. Must also squeeze in some time to work on the choreography.

Oh and in dance related news there's a sale going on this weekend to help Paloma (the owner of Lunatic Fringe) who lost her store to a fire. Should be some great items and great prices if anyone's interested. I intend to stop over on Saturday afternoon and see what they've got. It's supposedly in the courtyard where Lunatic Fringe used to be (Sunnyvale) and normal store hours. For more details go here.

Also I think I need to see ROTK again this weekend, if anyone's interested drop me a note in the comments or give me a call.

Comments

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Hmm! I have no plans other than relaxing this weekend, another viewing of RotK would not be amiss. :)

Woo! I'm thinking matinee, probably Sunday if that would work for you.

I'm glad you guys have started DS9 up. I really like the show, too. :)

I feel bad for Aelf, though, I know the series backwards and forwards and I'm afraid I'm going to be spoiling a few future plotlines for her.

[tersa.livejournal.com]

Woo! I'm thinking matinee, probably Sunday if that would work for you.

That, in fact, would be perfect. :) Because I will see if I can suborn my housemate into watching "Sharpe's Eagles" with me tomorrow, and I can deliver onto you both discs for your viewing pleasure. When you're done, all you would need to do is drop them in the mail to return. And then I can get the two-discs for "Gormenghast". >:)

I feel bad for Aelf, though, I know the series backwards and forwards and I'm afraid I'm going to be spoiling a few future plotlines for her.

*giggle* We're having that problem, too. I've seen end of season 3 to the end. tavella has seen *some* of the later episodes, but not all. And cyranocyrano hasn't seen any of them. So, occasionally, T-- asks questions about future plotlines or accidentally drops spoilers before being reminded that C-- hasn't watched them, not helped by the fact that C-- occasionally makes remarks that sound knowledgeable about the show, and/or guesses right on where the plot is going. :>

I'm sure she'll enjoy it, anyway, knowing how much you like it. :)

[aelfsciene.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I'd like to see Gormenghast, please? I've heard much about it, and keep referring to the evil kitchen boy, without having ever seen him. ^_^;

And it was funny, watching "Emissary" last night, realizing that I must have watched the pilot several times when it first aired, because of how well I remembered some of the bits. Especially Kira; I had a major hero-worship thing for her going on, and think I, er, practiced some of her lines in the mirror more than once. Wearing the ear cuff today in honor of that. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more--I have no recollection of how far I got into the series before being swallowed whole by college.