The title pretty much explains the longest absence I've had from LJ to date. Is anyone even still here? Oh well, I decided it was time for a proper entry regardless.

So, a lot has happened since my last entry. Mainly the House debacle. Don't want to get in to details. But it's safe to say the show had gone to shit even before Lisa's departure and is now beyond any saving without her. At least to me. So I shall not be watching season 8 and kind of hope it rots in a fiery hell. But I shall keep all my fond memories and will still enjoy prior seasons as much as I always did. I'll always be proud to call House/Cuddy my OTP and I'll always be a Lisa E fan, wherever she may go next. She's better off without House now IMO. And H/C are treated much better by talented fanfic writers than they were on the show towards the end. One fanfic I'm particularly enjoying at the moment is Safety, I think the direction this story takes is one that would have been very interesting to see on the show. Of course the writers would have ballsed it up eventually so perhaps it's best they didn't go there. But yes, fanfic and memories and my amazing fandom friends are what will keep this show alive for me no matter what.

The other thing that has happened since my last entry is the fact that Lady Gaga's third studio album was released and my love for the woman has grown beyond all reason and explanatiob. Not only is the album outstanding and a testament to her growth and versatility as an artist, SHE just seems to become more amazing herself as the time passes. I was bullied and teased at school for longer than I can remember and still have massive insecurities because of it, and I've often felt weird and different to most people my age. But Gaga, just by being herself, has given me more confidence than I've ever had before. I'm still insecure, but now I actually have the strength to stand up and say "This is me and I'm beautiful in my own way and I don't give a fuck what anyone thinks." We're all beautiful, we're all special. This is something I've always tried to tell myself, but it's so wonderful to have someone in the public eye ACTUALLY practicing it and being living proof that it's true. When she says she truly loves each and every monster, I believe it. She shows it every day. So I guess you could say she has in fact changed my life to an extent. My paw is never down.

Alright, that's it for now. I do solemnly swear that I'll try my best not to go as long between updates again. Livejournal was my first hanging place and I don't want to abandon it.

Much love to you all my friends. *group hugs everyone*

[diagnosis| relaxed]
[background noise|Fashion Of His Love - Lady Gaga]

I'm just a holy fool
Oh baby he's so cruel
But I'm still in love with Judas baby

[diagnosis| bouncy]
[background noise|Judas - Lady Gaga]

I'm basically just updating so I have an excuse to use this beautiful icon by the wonderful lissie_pissie. LOOK AT THEM, A FAMILY. Back when I first got obsessed with this amazing show and ship back in S3, I never in my wildest dreams imagined that I'd one day be watching a scene like this. Cuddy barefoot in the nursery of her adorable daughter, watching her play happily, with House by her side. House her supportive boyfriend who had taken the time to help coach her daughter because Rachel's success would make Cuddy happy, House who had developed a soft spot for the little girl despite not admitting it. When she crawled on to his lap and curled up there like it was the most normal and natural thing in the world, I experienced two emotions. One being my heart melting at the cuteness, the other being the desire to cry a little at just how far they've come, how far we've all come with them. It's been a journey and it's not over yet by a long shot. When all is said and done we know we have the best damn ship on TV right now, played by two of the best acors I've ever seen. I don't know about you guys, but I can't wait to see where this road takes us next. ♥ ♥

I didn't actually mean to ramble quite so much. I blame them for being so damn amazing. Here, have an animation for your time.


Credit to nafie-nafie on Tumblr

[diagnosis| content]
[background noise|Grenade - Bruno Mars]

LISA EDELSTEIN - People's Choice Favourite TV drama actress 2011

♥ ♥ ♥



I'm so, so proud of her. She's deserved recognition for such a long time. It might be *just* a People's Choice Award to some people, but it's the first proper award of any kind she's ever won. And it means more to her because it's from the fans, I know I'd much rather the fans chose me as their winner rather than a bunch of stuffy old critics. Watching her walk up to receive that award was a really special moment for me and all her fans who have always believed in her.

The fan shoutouts made me well up. Just imagining her taking the time to pick out names and write them down on a bit of paper so she'd remember them really touches me, it's gestures like that which gain her so many fans in the first place. And as sheer, beautiful luck would have it, I'm one of the people she mentions. As many of you know, I'm Gagastein on Twitter. It still hasn't quite sunk in that she's aware I exist and thought me worth mentioning for whatever reason. I can't thank her enough for making me and everyone else she mentioned incredibly happy. But I know she loves everyone, those were just a selection of names that stuck out for her. She really is a beautiful and kind person in every way and deserves all the good things in the world.

Consider this a Lisa/PCA flail post. ♥

[diagnosis| ecstatic]
[background noise|Thinking Of Me - Olly Murs]

Over a month since I updated. I've been too distracted by Tumblr and Twitter, and poor LJ seemed to fall by the wayside as a result. Plus I've had nothing of note to post about. I still don't actually, but my hiatus was getting out of hand.

I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Christmas with your loved ones. Mine was quiet, I spent the morning with my parents and then went out to a restaurant for Christmas dinner with them and a few other family members in the afternoon. My best present was my HP laptop, which I am using right now. I also got a snazzy digital radio, some Gaga stuff and perfume/make-up etc. And today I treated myself to the House S6 DVD's as a belated gift.

My plams for New Year are the same as always - stay in and toast midnight with a drink while watching the celebrations from around the country on TV. Then off to the relatives on New Year's Day and back home in time for dinner. Mundane and boring but I like it that way.

Have a fantastic New Year however you're celebrating. I promise I'll try and not go as long without updating again. Best wishes and love for 2011 to each and every one of you. ♥ ♥ ♥

[diagnosis| okay]
[background noise|Promise This - Cheryl Cole]

"Well, it seems to me that the best relationships -- the ones that last -- are frequently the ones that are rooted in friendship. It's like, one day you look at a person and you see more than you did the night before. Like a switch has been flicked somewhere. And the person who was just a friend... is suddenly the only person you can ever imagine yourself with."

THIS is why I believe in Harry/Hermione. They had the most beautiful, perfect friendship I've seen. And to the people who say there was no hint of attraction or potential romance, I point them to this quote. There doesn't always have to be an elaborate buildup. Because I believe you CAN just wake up one day and suddenly see your best friend as the only person you want to spend the rest of your life with. I've heard of it happening in real life. Rowling could so easily have written that in to the text for H/Hr, particularly in DH. In some ways I'm glad she didn't, because the way they were written is already perfect, but the potential was always there. It seems that Kloves took the "It could have gone that way" tidbit from Rowling and ran with it, giving us a small glimpse in to how easily a beautiful friendship could have become something more, and it was exquisitely done.

OTP sfm. ♥

[diagnosis| mellow]
[background noise|O Children - Nick Cave]

Okay so I watched the leaked House episode and I have some thoughts on the final scene I want to share. Putting them under a cut for spoilers.

( Small Sacrifices thoughts )

I hope that all made some sort of sense. Things tend to make more sense in my head than they do when I try writing them down.

[diagnosis| calm]
[background noise|Sparks Fly - Taylor Swift]

Words can't explain how seeing this made me tear up a bit. HP has been a big part of my life for so long now. It's one of the things I'd say defines my childhood. I used to be bitter with how some things ended in the books, but I've made peace with all that now. Because now I just want to revel in how amazing the whole HP phenomenon was and still continues to be. Midnight book releases, film premieres, dressing up in costume with hundreds of other fans, finishing each new book in less than a day because you literally didn't put it down - all things I'll remember. Years from now I'll be proud to say I was part of this whole experience. When the end credits of DH part 2 roll, I'll be bawling like a baby for sure.

I know this is all ridiculously mushy and sentimental, but the biggest wave of nostalgia hit me when I looked at the contrasting JK Rowling/Trio pics and I just had to post something.

6 days to go. ♥

[diagnosis| nostalgic]
[background noise|Only Girl (In The World) - Rihanna]

Dearest flist.

I am obsessed with Speak Now, the new album by Taylor Swift. I recommend it to all of you because it is amazing. I cannot stop playing it. Give this girl a chance because she is incredibly talented and totally adorable.

Love, Cat.

[diagnosis| geeky]
[background noise|Long Live - Taylor Swift]

House 7x03 Unwritten


Cuddy: I’m not gonna dump you because we like different food or books or music. On the other hand, I might dump you if you don’t talk to me when you have a problem with our relationship.
House: I know you believe that now, but the fact is —
Cuddy: Who cares about common? Common is boring. It’s… common. I like being with you. You make me better. Hopefully I make you better. What we have is.. uncommon. And I’ve never been happier.

They are so amazing you guys, I can't even deal. They're getting better by the week. No words can explain how happy they make me. ♥

[diagnosis| touched]
[background noise|Crack The Shutters - Snow Patrol]