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I have had a headache for four days. I blame the Pill, and my foolish decision to go without it for a month. And my body, which responds to any hormonal change with paaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin.
On a happier note, THIRD ROW TICKETS FOR TORI! With thanks to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
singingweaver, who did the standing in line and handing over of money while I was at work.
Let us not speak of the fact that I have literally no money to live at the moment, or my nearly-maxed credit card. Just ... don't.
Randomly: I was rereading Diplomatic Immunity during the week, and enjoyed it much more the second time around. I don't think I disliked it on the first reading, but ... well, it's been several years and I only just read it again. And it's the only Vorkosigan novel proper that I don't own (I don't have Ethan of Athos either).
Five Thoughts on Diplomatic Immunity
1. It's about time Bel Thorne got some lovin'.
2. The main problem with DI is that we revert from multiple POVs back to Miles. And not even Miles in one of his more manic moods -- he might be making things up as he goes along, but he's absolutely certain of having the Imperium's support afterwards. I always found that tension distressing in the early books, but now I miss it. Miles really does make everyone around him crazy, including his readers.
Anyway. What I was building up to say was that I miss Ekaterin's POV, especially since much of the resolution actually ends up in her hands. And we've missed a great chance for a Bel Thorne POV, too.
3. The Vorpatril family tree really is in retrospective bloom, isn't it? But we still don't know which Vorfamily spawned Lady Alys. If I could ask Bujold one question, and one question only, that would be it.
4. I feel like these Cetagandan threads are all building up towards something big, but most of the growth seems to take place in the lesser books -- Cetaganda (duh), Ethan of Athos and Diplomatic Immunity. And yet I find it fascinating. How much longer can the Cetaganda/Barrayar brinksmanship continue, and what would bring it to a permanent halt. Am I seeing an arc where none exists? Is Cetaganda/Barrayar not the Best OTP Ever?
5. I feel like the whole Vorkosigan series is holding its breath. The logical end of the saga is for Miles to become Count Vorkosigan, and I can't help but feel that Bujold is attempting to put it off for as long as possible. Frankly, I'm glad she's doing her procrastination in another universe all together, because this breath-holding business is awkward.
Not that I can blame her for wanting to postpone Aral's death for as long as possible, but putting it off is almost worse than getting it over and done quickly. (The Band-Aid Theory.)
On a happier note, THIRD ROW TICKETS FOR TORI! With thanks to
singingweaver, who did the standing in line and handing over of money while I was at work.Let us not speak of the fact that I have literally no money to live at the moment, or my nearly-maxed credit card. Just ... don't.
Randomly: I was rereading Diplomatic Immunity during the week, and enjoyed it much more the second time around. I don't think I disliked it on the first reading, but ... well, it's been several years and I only just read it again. And it's the only Vorkosigan novel proper that I don't own (I don't have Ethan of Athos either).
Five Thoughts on Diplomatic Immunity
1. It's about time Bel Thorne got some lovin'.
2. The main problem with DI is that we revert from multiple POVs back to Miles. And not even Miles in one of his more manic moods -- he might be making things up as he goes along, but he's absolutely certain of having the Imperium's support afterwards. I always found that tension distressing in the early books, but now I miss it. Miles really does make everyone around him crazy, including his readers.
Anyway. What I was building up to say was that I miss Ekaterin's POV, especially since much of the resolution actually ends up in her hands. And we've missed a great chance for a Bel Thorne POV, too.
3. The Vorpatril family tree really is in retrospective bloom, isn't it? But we still don't know which Vorfamily spawned Lady Alys. If I could ask Bujold one question, and one question only, that would be it.
4. I feel like these Cetagandan threads are all building up towards something big, but most of the growth seems to take place in the lesser books -- Cetaganda (duh), Ethan of Athos and Diplomatic Immunity. And yet I find it fascinating. How much longer can the Cetaganda/Barrayar brinksmanship continue, and what would bring it to a permanent halt. Am I seeing an arc where none exists? Is Cetaganda/Barrayar not the Best OTP Ever?
5. I feel like the whole Vorkosigan series is holding its breath. The logical end of the saga is for Miles to become Count Vorkosigan, and I can't help but feel that Bujold is attempting to put it off for as long as possible. Frankly, I'm glad she's doing her procrastination in another universe all together, because this breath-holding business is awkward.
Not that I can blame her for wanting to postpone Aral's death for as long as possible, but putting it off is almost worse than getting it over and done quickly. (The Band-Aid Theory.)
Re: I sympathize