I'm really not all that good at this

[eponymous_rose]

APRIL FOOLS'!

Honestly, I was trying to think of something that wasn't mean in any way, so I went with something self-deprecating. Also, I threw in a hint (see the music) that only bellabelball caught! Honestly? The timing was just too darn beautiful to ignore (I always post my updates on a Tuesday).

Well, I had to do something! I was - and still am - generally regarded by folks who don't know me very well as overly serious and solemn (until a few years ago, I'd never so much as crack a smile in public, which is amusing as heck for anyone who knows me now), so I've since promised myself to snatch up every possible opportunity to be goofy. Also, I kind of like April Fools' when it's not malicious - it appeals to my paranoia to be right every now and then. ;)

Suffice it to say that I am not quitting the fic-a-day thing - I'm a quarter of the way there! Goodness, that's just barely started! Think of all the masterpieces random ramblings yet to come!

I do wish I hadn't posted the prank so early in the morning - if I'd been properly awake, I would've made up a sillier excuse about running out of ideas rather than mentioning my busy, busy month (which could still get in the way, for all I know, lolirony). Because I'm not out of ideas! As long as there are random objects lying around my room for me to pick up and get stories from, I won't stop writing.

No need to be concerned about my schedule - over the last few weeks, I've pulled myself up by my whatsits, and am no longer failing math (88 on the last assignment!). Priorities are just fine where they are at the moment. That said, if at any point the writing does interfere with academics, I will just disappear, resolution or no.

Really, though, I do feel terrible about this. I trust tonight's fic will partly make up for the whole fiasco - it is, uh, somewhat epic and all-encompassing and extremely, extremely silly.

To nine more months 274 more fics!

Comments

[eers.livejournal.com]

Oh my God. I cannot believe I fell for this. MOO HAA HAA. xD

[bellabelball.livejournal.com]

LOL! If it hadn't been for the music choice, I too would have believed that you were taking a break to catch your breath. You are very prolific! :D

I don't like malicious April Fools' either- I've been badly upset by pranks to the extent that I don't care for the holiday much. But yours was fun, and in the spirit that it should always be.

[eponymous-rose.livejournal.com]

Ooh, goodness, malicious April Fools' jokes are my Mom's favourite thing ever (she called earlier today and I resolutely did not pick up the phone). Twisted sense of humour, that woman has, which may explain a lot. ;)

But the opportunity to tell a shameless lie? Oh, too good to pass up.

[wiccagirl24.livejournal.com]

That sound you hear? That would be my sigh of releif.

[wondygal.livejournal.com]

Yay! And also, damn, I considered it might be a joke, but didn't want to mention it because it could not have been, and you might feel like I was pressuring you to write or something. Of course, "I suspected it" doesn't count, so you got me!

[rosa-acicularis.livejournal.com]

YOU TOTALLY GOT ME. I WAS SO SAD.

Ooh, but you're a tricksy one.
;)

[scarletsherlock.livejournal.com]

LOL--this just occurred to me about an hour ago--"I wonder if that was A.'s April Fools..." That was the best one I saw all day. hee.

BUT YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad you're not quitting!!! :)

[stunt-muppet.livejournal.com]

...you sly thing. You had us worried for a minute there.

(However, the fact that you are still going fills me with awe and admiration.)

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

Huh.

I don't know you very well yet, and I've been reading your RL entries, so to me it seemed perfectly plausible...

Oh well, I suppose I should just accept you had me suckered and be grateful it was a joke...

[silly-cleo.livejournal.com]

You SO had me fooled, congrats again! This is the best kind of April Fool's joke. :D