FYI

[serai]

This journal is in the process of being locked down. Posts other than my fics will be private-locked over the next week or so. (I may unlock some of them in order to post belated comments.) Any posts I make in the future will be filtered to a small group of people. I may start a new journal for such things as movie reviews, but I don't know yet.

There will also be some defriending, mostly of people I don't have anything in common with anymore. The friends list will be kept so I can keep up with folks by reading posts and commenting, but expect the list to diminish over time. I'm pulling out of fandoms other than purely LOTR, as I'm tired of the yaya associated with actor fandom. This LJ identity will be kept so I can make comments elsewhere, but don't expect to see any action here unless you're part of a select group. Sorry, but I just can't hack it any more.

The only posts that will be visible will the fics I have written over the last couple of years here. If you've got me friended in order to read my writing, enjoy. However, it's doubtful that I will be writing more fics in the future, so if you've got me friended for that reason, be aware that it's gonna be boring around here. Perhaps you would prefer to bookmark my website, The Taste of Salt, as anything new will definitely go up there.

Shall say more later, if there's more to say.

Comments

[starlit-woods.livejournal.com]

*hugs you*

[budgielover.livejournal.com]

I hope you change your mind about writing more LotRs fics - you have so much talent, and a truly beautiful turn of phrase. I understand that you have been frustrated with some people recently, but that passes.

[rodneyscat.livejournal.com]

Do what you need to do for your peace of mind. Good luck!

[nolyana.livejournal.com]

Best of luck, always, Serai. :)

[ladysunrope.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry that whatever it is has come to this -and I've only just found you. Your common sense about life and lj appeals to me. Whatever you decide to do and whoever you decide to keep in touch with, best of luck always.

[aina-baggins.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I sincerely hope you can find a place where you still feel at home here.

[rabidsamfan.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Well, I hope there might be new fic someday -- I'll keep you on my flist in hope anyway, because even if I don't always comment, I've enjoyed reading some of your comments on things. But you gotta do what you gotta do...

[aquila0212.livejournal.com]

Loves you, precious. I definitely understand what you're feeling. Hope to see you 'round the bend. ♥

[willow-wode.livejournal.com]

Take care of yourself--that's the important thing.

[celandine-g.livejournal.com]

I am always sad to hear when LJ becomes more of a frustration than an enjoyable experience. Like RSF above, I am not a big commentor and I am often too busy to post on my own journal, plus my life these days is mostly work and I don't feel comfortable discussing that here. So I guess I am pretty low profile but I do enjoy your perspective and thoughts. They are different from others on my flist and thus enriching.

But it has to work for you and heaven knows that change is inevitable and often good. Still, I hope that you can craft a place here that fits what you need now and that will be fun and worthwhile. Do take care of yourself.

[elanorgardner.livejournal.com]

*gives your LotR muse a nice cup of green tea with vitamins*

Hey, growth and change happens. There are days when I feel like just deleting everything out here, but they pass somehow. Here's hoping you can adjust things so you feel comfortable again.

I do enjoy the honesty and passion of your posts, aside from your fics, so I can only hope for more. Movie reviews from you would be cool.

And I do hope for the good health of your lovely LotR muse. And I hope you will remain as active as you can in that fandom. (And stay on as a member of hobbit_smut, in hopes of some future fics?)

*raises her own cup of green tea* Here's to you!

[danachan.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I might try and call later tonight, okay?

[elderberrywine.livejournal.com]

Hang in there, hon. It's all about the peaks and the valleys.

*sends you mental image of a chest-baring EW channeling Iggy Pop*

Now there's a peak worth waiting for, eh?

[slipperieslope.livejournal.com]

((hugs))

I always have to hope for more stories from writers I enjoy, I just do. But I hate you feel the need to disassociate from fannish things, but I do understand.

You, however could never be boring. But I understand the need to do what you need to do for happiness and peace of mind. Be assured you deserve the best, because you are one of the best; good hearted and kind.

'k?

B

[samena.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry fandom isn't giving you what it used to anymore, but I totally understand. A lot of people - including myself, I guess - have been drawing out of certain places and started looking elsewhere, because it's just no fun anymore. Well, you know this. It's really too bad.

{{{{{Big Hugs}}}}}

[tempest-415.livejournal.com]

I know I'm the silent type, but I just wanted to let you know that I will miss your intelligent remarks, and send my good wishes for you.

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

Sorry that things are difficult for you, and you feel the need to withdraw. I hope your muse comes back. Movie reviews would be welcomed.

[marigold6.livejournal.com]

I may not comment a lot or often but I've always enjoyed your scribblings and thoughts. I totally understand about the yaya. *hugs*

[lyrastar77.livejournal.com]

Hello Serai -- I know I haven't been around much on your LJ. Sadly my lifestyle doesn't allow me to spend a lot of time in the fandom, prompting a Bilbo-esque comment along the lines of "I know less than half of you half as well as I should like." But it's great to have met you, and I can understand if you feel like it's time to move on a little. Whatever you do, good luck! :-)
*hugs*
~Lyra

[lilithlotr.livejournal.com]

I've not been around much the last couple of weeks, and we'd only just "met", so I understand if I'm not one of the keepers.

Best of luck to you, and I hope it all works out.