Jan. 2nd, 2018

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2017 ended with a "rediscovery" of fanfiction and 2018 started with a fantastic concert by the ever brilliant Madame Sadowsky. Plus, I took today off work, so I consider the last few days a success.

And because I'm looking for an excuse to be a little more active in fandom this year, I'll have a go at the Snowflake Challenge. Day 1 and 2 together, I don't want to be spammy.


Fandom Snowflake Challenge banner 2018


Day 1

In your own space, talk about why you're participating in Snowflake and, if you’ve participated in the past, how the challenge has affected you. What drew you to it? What did you take away from it? What do you hope to accomplish this year? Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.


I've never participated before, but I think it's a good way to "reconnect" with fandom. I've been quite busy in the second half of 2017 and never seemed to find time for fandom, but hopefully things will change now that I've settled and found a new rhythm. We'll see.

EDIT: Well, apparently I did participate in the challenge in the past, thanks DW's autocomplete tag feature for reminding me. It was back in 2012 and I only managed 3 days, let's see if I can do a little better this time.

Day 2

In your own space, share a favorite memory about fandom: the first time you got into fandom, the last time a fanwork touched your heart, crazy times with fellow fans (whether on-line or off-line), a lovely comment you’ve received or have left for someone. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.


I have a lot of wonderful memories about different fandoms. The silliness I shared with my fellow Ärzte fans are still among my favourites, also because I met some of them in person and we're still in contact after years. One of my favourites, and also very appropriate for the time of the year, is going to an open-air concert in Cologne on New Year's Eve, 4 people, 4 different nationalities, sitting in front of the gates from about 10 AM, getting to the front row, each one of us getting a drumstick and even ending up in the local newspaper the next day. I had a huge, idiot grin plastered on my face for days afterwards and just remembering this is enough to make me grin like a manic, no matter how many years have passed.

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