Fanfic Writers' Virtual Water Cooler

[SF_and_Coffee]

Wrapping up writing for tonight and getting ready to go sing karaoke! But first, I'm going to have a beverage...

*digs around in quantum fridge and finds a bottle of Theakston's Old Peculier* (yes that name's spelled correctly)

[Choo1701]

What's goin' on on this side?

Woken up... Trying to get motivated for the day :/

*digs through fridge*

nope no motivation in here.
And is that a science experiment or colslaw?

[Sealurk]

Woken up... Trying to get motivated for the day :/

*digs through fridge*

nope no motivation in here.
And is that a science experiment or colslaw?

Ah, sorry, wondered where I'd put that. Bioweapons are so expensive nowadays you just have to go organic and raise your own.

It's Armed Forces Day here in the UK, and I just missed the local parade. Very annoyed by this, but I have to wonder - which genius MP decided that the end of June was the ideal time to have service personnel parading and standing to attention for hours on end in thick dress uniforms. Three guys passed out last year, and it wasn't as hot as it is today.

EDIT: I'm an idiot, it was Armed Forces Day yesterday, they're just doing the parade today. Can't have cool weather and grey skies for our lads (and ladies)...

[WraithRichard]

Woken up... Trying to get motivated for the day :/

*digs through fridge*

nope no motivation in here.
And is that a science experiment or colslaw?

You can have mine. I have to be Dr. Nick for the Simpsons to everyone I meet, no matter how evil they are and no matter how few fingers I can feel.

I'll trade you for sleep. I'm really starting to envy the wraith right now. I'd love to hibernate and I'm sure San Francisco wouldn't miss a few people...

Also, 10% of 'food' found in a fridge, even a quantum one, is biochemical warfare material. 30% if it's my parents' fridge.

[Choo1701]

Ah, sorry, wondered where I'd put that. Bioweapons are so expensive nowadays you just have to go organic and raise your own.

Why the fridge is it "100% Fat Free" though?

I'll trade you for sleep. I'm really starting to envy the wraith right now. I'd love to hibernate and I'm sure San Francisco wouldn't miss a few people..

Good night sleep is easy. But lame.
-Go to bed early. (bah!)
-Drink a nice hot drink (non alcoholic? no caffinee? Bah!)
-Sit back, relax, try and have some 'quiet time'. Maybe write down your worries, or plan what you could do tomorrow (Cleaning!?! Oh joy!)
-And come to the understanding that it can all be done tomorrow AFTER a good nights sleep
-Read that book you've been avoiding/stopped for so long (egh! But its so bor-) ESPECIALLY if its boring!! (oh.)
-Don't set your alarm clock if you don't have too, and let yourself wake up natuarally. (If possible)
-Oh, and closing your eyes usually helps!

[Skydiver]

there is also nothing wrong with chamomile tea or even OTC sleeping aids. I'll take benadryl pills if I can't sleep.

sometimes, if insomnia goes on too long, your body can be programmed to stay awake. I had insomnia bad once and a friend suggested that i drug myself to sleep for a week or so, then stop...and it worked.

the nice thing with benadryl - and i only take the half dose - it just allows your brain to shut down and turn off. you can still wake up if you need to (it's not like narcotics)

[mathpiglet]

Ah, sorry, wondered where I'd put that. Bioweapons are so expensive nowadays you just have to go organic and raise your own.

It's Armed Forces Day here in the UK, and I just missed the local parade. Very annoyed by this, but I have to wonder - which genius MP decided that the end of June was the ideal time to have service personnel parading and standing to attention for hours on end in thick dress uniforms. Three guys passed out last year, and it wasn't as hot as it is today.

EDIT: I'm an idiot, it was Armed Forces Day yesterday, they're just doing the parade today. Can't have cool weather and grey skies for our lads (and ladies)...

Thank you! Wait. That wasn't a compliment.

I didn't know I had this kind of power in the UK.

there is also nothing wrong with chamomile tea or even OTC sleeping aids. I'll take benadryl pills if I can't sleep.

sometimes, if insomnia goes on too long, your body can be programmed to stay awake. I had insomnia bad once and a friend suggested that i drug myself to sleep for a week or so, then stop...and it worked.

the nice thing with benadryl - and i only take the half dose - it just allows your brain to shut down and turn off. you can still wake up if you need to (it's not like narcotics)

Absolutely. That's what I do. If I'm not sleeping for several nights in a row, I take one Tylenol PM to break the cycle.

[Skydiver]

it's like hitting 'control/alt/delete' for your serotonin.

[Sealurk]

Thank you! Wait. That wasn't a compliment.

I didn't know I had this kind of power in the UK.

Might I suggest a 'tax breaks and automatic employment for Stargate fans' initiative?

[SF_and_Coffee]

Melatonin pills can help with sleep. So does benadryl, as has been noted. Passionflower and valerian also help, and chamomile (again, already noted). Hops, too. A dab or spritz of lavender essential oil on the pillowcase can also be helpful, as the aroma of lavender has been shown to be calming and even soporific.

Alternatively, if I've really been having trouble, on occasion I just force myself to stay up for an entire day/night cycle, essentially skipping a night's sleep and then going to bed at a reasonable time the following night, when I'm utterly exhausted. That can break the insomnia cycle for me sometimes.

[Gatefan1976]

*Peeks into thread. Taking a break from a research session*

I think I've got a lot on my plate.
Researching for a fic inspired by the programme I saw on Egypt's lost cities...
A planned re-write of a fic I started a few years ago...
And research for a fic based in the Battletech universe...

*Sticks head in door*

Did someone say Battletech??

[SF_and_Coffee]

Welcome to the party!

[Gatefan1976]

Welcome to the party!

Thanks
I don't write myself, but I have been told I should by many people considering how much I tend to read.
I have had a few idea's rattling around my skull for awhile but can never seem to make that first step.

[mathpiglet]

Might I suggest a 'tax breaks and automatic employment for Stargate fans' initiative?

I shall do my best. *thinks hard* Has it worked yet?

*Sticks head in door*

Did someone say Battletech??

Welcome to the fun!

[SF_and_Coffee]

Thanks
I don't write myself, but I have been told I should by many people considering how much I tend to read.
I have had a few idea's rattling around my skull for awhile but can never seem to make that first step.

Give it a shot. The first step is to simply sit down, open a blank document, and then start putting in whatever comes to mind. Eventually, you'll find the story or at least the story idea flowing out of you, and you'll wonder why you didn't try this sooner. We've all been at that same point, just before beginning. It's a lot like the split second just before you decide to jump into the pool.