West of Somewhere

We’re Sinking Like Stones

Basically, I have a blog about Skins. And it’s called West of Somewhere.

Anyway, I was watching Tony’s episode in series two, and when Tony wakes up and calls for Effy… *Sniff* It’s so cute. Seriously. Siblings like that make me wish I was closer (and closer in age) to mine. I love how Effy doesn’t seem put out at all and just crawls on his bed and reads to him. She’s so caring. *Sigh*

Air Of Enlightenment

I know I have many posts to write, but instead I’m going to post this. The first time I saw this scene… I felt so- I don’t even know. Tony cares about Effy so much. She’s the only person I think he really truly loves. <3 

My Brain’s Repeating

So, I’ve been listening to a lot of Death Cab for the past few days. For obvious reasons. *Points down* And I’ve always been a fan, but now… I don’t know. The lyrics hold so much more meaning. Not entirely just for Trans, but for my personal life as well. The songs that seem to fit me best also carry weight in the the Trans-verse. So it’s a double whammy of meaning. And it’s just so… deep. It’s making me very reflective.

There’s no blame for how our love did slowly fade
And now that it’s gone it’s like it wasn’t there at all
And here I rest where disappointment and regret collide
Lying awake at night

Oh, and I read the first two chapters (or parts) of Either/Or and it’s kind of amazing. It’s healing my heart. Seriously, my soul feels less shattered. And for that I’m am thankful… and impatiently waiting for the next update. Damn WIPs.

All I See Are Dark Clouds

Author Notes: This story is the start of the transatlanticism series, which is a collection (or will be) of 11 stories that pick lines from songs from the thus-named Death Cab for Cutie album, and wrap them around Emily, Effy and Naomi’s lives. This universe is not 100% suitable for hardcore Naomi fans, though I’ve not set out to demonize her on purpose. The real question here is, what if Emily isn’t so patient? What if there’s alternatives to Naomi?

I should have known. I put off reading it. For a long time. I knew it was good. People of the fandom go gaga for it. Even Naomily shippers like myself. So, After I read Bedlam, I was like, “Screw it, why not?”

First things, first. I found it to be quite epic. And for a good half of the fic I had no idea where it was going. Now, I should tell you what I’m talking about, shouldn’t I? I’m talking about a Skins fanfic called Transatlanticism by Sivi. And it’s really really good. And long. Very long. (95,050 words) Which I am a fan of. The reason why I was weary of it going in, is because it was labeled: Emily/Effy Emily/Naomi. And I adore my Emily/Naomi canon. And I didn’t want anyone to fuck with that. But Sivi did in the very best ways. The first chapter kind of kills me. One of her tags for the chapter is appropriately: breaking naomily shippers everywhere. That it did. It broke me.

Even as it was breaking me, I was addicted. Like, oh my goodness. I read it part of the way in to San Francisco when I was on BART with my friends… like seriously. Come on. But I just couldn’t help myself. It was just so good.

I think it fit a little too well before it breaks off into AU. We follow them to Uni/Africa. (Seriously.) The angst and confusion and choosing and wanting to slap Emily and wanting to slap Naomi… I never really wanted to slap Effy. It’s just wow. 

I’m not explaining myself very well at all. But I have never written a blog post about any fic. Not even In A Handbasket or The Glass Case or any Potter fics (which I have devoured so many of.) Trans had me wrapped around its finger. But it’s more than that. I’m very good at separating Potter fics from the canon. Although if I’m going to read fics, I drift towards AU, because if I wanted to read canon, I would. With South fics, they’re all AU, but they support Spashley. So the fics reenforce my shipping. Trans created conflict in my heart. In my shipping. Much like it does for Emily in the story I think. 

The reason why it bothers me, or makes me wish I hadn’t read it, is because I don’t feel the same way as I used to about canon!Naomily. Of course I still ship them… it just changed it. Made it weaker I think. Well, I don’t know about that, it’s just different. I don’t even know.

Trans is lovely, even with my conflict of loyalties. It’s hard to explain how you adore something and wish you never read it at the same time. Oh, and there is a WIP sequel that was just started called Either/Or. Naomicentric.

What do you think I’ll be doing tonight?

I’m Doing The Great Fucking Northern Run

I never thought I would say this. (Well I started to get this feeling in March, but anywho.) Spashley  totally has competition in my heart. Don’t get me wrong. It will always hold a special place, but… Emily and Naomi are soo freaking cute. Seriously. They act like real teenagers! (For the most part.) And they’re just awesome. All angsty and sexy. Kat and Lily rock my socks so hard core. They really do. I’ve been watching Naomily videos for the past hour and a half. That’s why I’m so Naomily-Happy. But I used to get this feeling when Skins was airing the third series. I also used to get this feeling when it was South time. It’s very confusing. Maybe I’m… moving on? And bumping up a class? I don’t know. I just love Emily and Naomi. Especially now that Naomi pulled her head out of her ass. 

Click here to watch a pretty good Naomily Video.