3. A New Year, A New Friend

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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>The Basics</em></span> <strong>Name:</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> <strong>Pronouns:</strong> <strong>Country:</strong> <span style="font-size: large;"><em>The New Year</em></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><strong>Do you have any resolutions?:</strong> <strong>Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?:</strong> <strong>Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?:</strong> <strong>Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?:</strong> <strong>Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?:</strong> (If not, that's okay. Just skip this one) <strong>What were your favorite memories from the past year?:</strong> <strong>Do you have any new years traditions?:</strong> <strong>Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?:</strong> <em><span style="font-size: large;">The New Friends</span></em> <strong>What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?:</strong> <strong>What do you like to read about?:</strong> <strong>How often do you check your friends feed?:</strong> <strong>Do you have any deal-breakers?:</strong> <strong>Do you mind reading about fandom?:</strong> <strong>If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?:</strong> <em><span style="font-size: large;">Currently...</span></em> <strong>Reading:</strong> <strong>Watching:</strong> <strong>Playing:</strong> <strong>Thinking about:</strong> <strong>Hobby/Interest:</strong> <strong>Planning for:</strong>

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[desdemonaspace]

The Basics
Name:
Desdemonaspace (formerly Ezagaaikwe)
Age:
Let's just say I'm a Boomer, and all Boomers aren't Republicans.
Pronouns:
She/her
Country:
USA

The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?:
No. It's a setup to feel bad about not keeping them. I do intend to eat better and get more exercise in the New Year. Doctor says!
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?:
I am lately crazy about The English, and reading all of the fic that's out there. Please, someone, write more!
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?:
My friends and I are talking about a trip to Paris. I need to be in better shape, though, because we'll be walking everywhere. It's very motivating.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?:
A new sewing machine tempts me. I've been hanging onto a couple of patterns forever, outfits that are exactly what I like but can't find ready-made.
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?:
N/A, as I made no resolutions.
What were your favorite memories from the past year?:
Several pleasant memories, but no one that stands out.
Do you have any new year's traditions?:
Not especially.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?:
Travel.

The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?:
Like-minded folks. A lot of my friends list don't necessarily talk about fandom. Many talk about their lives, and it's fascinating.
What do you like to read about?:
Science fiction, mysteries, good novels, cheesy novels, a sprinkling of Regency romance (Georgette Heyer - think: Jane Austen Lite.) I am not highbrow.
How often do you check your friends feed?:
Daily.
Do you have any deal-breakers?:
Extreme conservatism, Trumpism, Covid denial, homophobia, racism, sexism.
Do you mind reading about fandom?:
I love reading about fandom.
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?:
For years I was into Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, and now I'm loving The English. Wish there was more fic for Hostiles (there's currently only one on AO3 - mine. Someone write some!)

Currently...
Reading:
Currently reading a Barbara Michaels book, Vanish With The Rose. You may know her as Elizabeth Peters. She has a couple of pen names. (Elizabeth Peters=straight mystery, Barbara Michaels=mystery with overtones of the supernatural. Barbara Mertz is her real name, under which she wrote scholarly tomes about Egyptology.) Wishing Tana French would write a new novel. Ditto Mary Doria Russell. I love those two. Kate Atkinson is another.
Watching:
Rewatching The English. That show breaks my heart. On New Year's Eve some friends and I binge-watched Three Pines, as one of them is a big Louise Penny fan.
Playing:
Whatever my YouTube feed thinks I need to watch. Lately, it's been Playing For Change.
Thinking about:
Taking down the Christmas tree, mental health in the new year, stuff.
Hobby/Interest:
Cooking! I want to add a really good enchilada recipe to my repertoire. Ditto a really good tamale recipe.
Planning for:
Paris!

[alexcat]

I love Elizabeth Peter's books!

[desdemonaspace]

She is great. Her scholarly tomes ain't bad, either.

[moonreviews]

What kind of sewing machine are you thinking about?

[desdemonaspace]

Something easy to use, and probably a portable. I'll need lessons, too. I haven't sewn (other than hand sewing) since junior high!

[moonreviews]

Maybe you only need a few lessons, because you've already done it a bit in junior high?

Have fun looking for a new sewing machine :D
I'm really glad I don't have to hand-sew everything... My first sewing machine was a Janome 423S. It was quite portable, but if you sew a lot of very heavy fabrics (multiple layers of thick curtain fabric or leather, for example), it has trouble with it. So after 10 years I got a new one. The Janome still works fine, though, so now I have 2 machines. I take the Janome with me when I want to sew somewhere else.
I just went to the sewing machine store with some example fabrics so I could try out some sewing machines! But around here, a sewing machine store focuses on one brand (for example Brother or Bernina), so you may want to visit several stores, if possible? Some stores also give sewing lessons.

[desdemonaspace]

Thanks for the Janome rec. I have seen classes at Joann Fabric. Not sure what brands of sewing machine they carry. Me being me (kinda cheap) I'll probably look on Craigslist first.

[moonreviews]

If someone sells you their sewing machine, they may also be able to give you explanations about how to use it (and then you won't immediately need sewing lessons) ?

[desdemonaspace]

That's brill. I know that many machines have their "little ways," where some inside knowledge on their quirks can be useful.

[vysila]

It sounds like we have age and politics in common and I bet we would find a whole lot more as we get to know each other. Mutual add?

[desdemonaspace]

Absolutely!

I looked at your profile, and I too am owned by cats.

[vysila]

It's the only way to go! :-)