DLZ was huge for me, on several different levels. It was the first time I watched a vid and felt like I truly "got" the meta; it was deep and complex, and yet totally accessible at the same time. What was even more important to me, though, was how welcome you made me feel when I commented on it. I am often intimidated by commenting on vids, so afraid I'll miss the point entirely and then my words will sit there on display, a permanent testament to my lack of insight. You helped me understand that watching a vid isn't about passing some test, it's about embracing what the vid makes me think and feel, even if that's something different from the vision that inspired the vidder. What a liberating realization that was, and you gave that to me!
In addition, DLZ opened my eyes to the intertwined relationships in T:SCC, showed me nuances that I didn't fully appreciate before, and made me love the show even more. And of course it made my heart ache for what we already knew we were losing. It will always stand as a wonderful tribute to a great show. I thank you for everything your amazing vid gave to me.
While I know you may think it a silly bit of fluff compared to some of your other work, I have to tell you how much joy I Kissed a Girl continues to bring me. I watch it over and over, at least once every couple of weeks and often more, especially when I've had a bad day, or when the Smallville fandom wank gets me down. It never fails to put a smile on my face. In showcasing Clark's kisses, you give us some of Tom's best moments onscreen, half hilarious (TW's comic gifts are golden) and half dead sexy, and I never tire of watching your perfect celebration of what I love so much about the man. Plus we get those delicious flashes of the heat between Clark and Lex, and the whole thing is just plain fun. I love it. ♥
The amount of personal growth you've gone through in the past year, or at least that which you've shared here, should make you proud. I suspect more than one person has found inspiration in the choices you've made, and the adventure upon which you've embarked. Most of us never find the courage to discover what makes us truly happy, but retreat instead into the safe arms of what we've always known, or what brings the approval of those around us. I don't comment very much, especially lately (I've been mostly lurking for a while now), but I thoroughly enjoy your voice, and I applaud the way you are always true to yourself. I may not be a part of the vidding community myself, but I know it is infinitely richer for your presence in it.
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In addition, DLZ opened my eyes to the intertwined relationships in T:SCC, showed me nuances that I didn't fully appreciate before, and made me love the show even more. And of course it made my heart ache for what we already knew we were losing. It will always stand as a wonderful tribute to a great show. I thank you for everything your amazing vid gave to me.
While I know you may think it a silly bit of fluff compared to some of your other work, I have to tell you how much joy I Kissed a Girl continues to bring me. I watch it over and over, at least once every couple of weeks and often more, especially when I've had a bad day, or when the Smallville fandom wank gets me down. It never fails to put a smile on my face. In showcasing Clark's kisses, you give us some of Tom's best moments onscreen, half hilarious (TW's comic gifts are golden) and half dead sexy, and I never tire of watching your perfect celebration of what I love so much about the man. Plus we get those delicious flashes of the heat between Clark and Lex, and the whole thing is just plain fun. I love it. ♥
The amount of personal growth you've gone through in the past year, or at least that which you've shared here, should make you proud. I suspect more than one person has found inspiration in the choices you've made, and the adventure upon which you've embarked. Most of us never find the courage to discover what makes us truly happy, but retreat instead into the safe arms of what we've always known, or what brings the approval of those around us. I don't comment very much, especially lately (I've been mostly lurking for a while now), but I thoroughly enjoy your voice, and I applaud the way you are always true to yourself. I may not be a part of the vidding community myself, but I know it is infinitely richer for your presence in it.