door #21

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Today we have an awesome guest entry by stellamira! ♥

December 21st:

Picture:

Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles. (According to my filename, credit to the bottom picture goes to xxsh0tgun.)
Supernatural and the accompanying RPS have eaten my brain since 2005. But how can you blame me, if the two main actors keep looking at each other like that. The top picture is from the very first year of filming, almost six years ago, and the bottom one is from a more recent convention in 2011.

Rec: Some stories from the Supernatural RPS fandom that I really enjoyed this past year.

Passing on the Left-hand Side by withdiamonds (Jensen/Jared)
Once a year, Jensen and Jared meet at the same time, in the same hotel.
So much emotion and love packed into it. You only get to see the characters for a weekend every five years but it feels like you know so much more about them.

To Better Suit Your Moves by insomnia_geek
After Jared's dance partner leaves him because Jared dared to dance non-approved steps at a competition, Jensen and him form an unlikely couple.
I'm kinda into dancing right now (see music below), so I enjoyed this a lot. Their dancing feels very intimate and trusting. And I love Strictly Ballroom, the movie this story is based on.

Aiming to Shoot You Down by mistyzeo
When Jared is shot on the job and taken to the hospital, he meets nurse Jensen of the night shift.
I love how real this feels. There's no dark secrets of the past, no big angsting or freak-outs, just two people trying to navigate around circumstances and everyday obstacles. Perfect read.

Songs: I think I share these songs on a regular basis, but whatever. Maybe someone doesn't have them yet:

Crowded House - Don't Dream; my Sam and Dean song. Hasn't turned up in the show yet, but I'm keeping up my hopes for the very last episode.
Rosemary Clooney - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; which was in the Christmas episode.

A random collection of songs for lazy evenings on the couch:
America - Sister golden hair
Gypsy Kings - Tu quieres volver
Imogen Heap - Let Go
Micheal Bublé - Home
Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah (my mom's favorite version of the song)

And in case you get bored by lazy evenings and want to move your hips to a little salsa:
Luis Enrique - Yo no sé mañana
Grupo Gale - El amor de mi vida
Maleo Ruiz - Te va a doler

Enjoy! :-)

Comments

[saba1789.livejournal.com]

Fabulous entry!!! :D

I had no idea that a Strictly Ballroom AU exists in any fandom but I am so all over that :D

Also, grabbing all of your music except for Don't Dream and Have Yourself since I already have those :) .

Thanks for participating yet again!!!! ♥

[stellamira]

Yes, it does exist. Isn't that awesome?

And someone has to hold the SPN flag high. ;)

(Wow, I managed to find the icon that I wanted without going insane...)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bettina_/]

The looks they give each other! <333

[stellamira]

I know!

[fleurrochard]

OMG, a Strictly Ballroom AU!!!!! <3! <3! <3!

[stellamira]

Yes! Isn't that awesome?

[sperrywink]

I have fallen into reading J2 AUs when I can find nothing else. Thanks for the recs.

[wethepainted.livejournal.com]

Oh yes! I've fallen head over heels in love with the show & cast this summer and anytime I see those photos I start smiling like an idiot. What can I say, they have infectious smiles. :D

I'm downloading ALL THE SONGS except Hallelujah, because I have it already :) Now I'm off to read the recced fics!

[rikes]

Downloading the lazy evening songs. Thank you! :)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Those two pictures are fabulous.

[withdiamonds.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the rec!

[bingbulette.livejournal.com]

Oooooh! Thank you, the recs are most appreciated! There used to be a time when J2 AUs were my most favorite comfort reading material. No idea when I got out of this habit. These will be great to dive back in. :D