for Beginner's Friday Nights8/19/2016 c24 chibikodo
When I got the email saying you had posted an update, my first reaction was 'yessssss! *fistpump*'
And then I had to read. This chapter had a lot going on. Ian's childhood memories were sweet and the food descriptions had my mouth watering, I could almost taste it all.
I was so happy about Will coming clean about his feelings of inadequacy, of not being good enough. I was shocked by Esme agreeing to Will's assessment of himself. Wow way to be blunt Esme.
The uncertainty and the fear, it's enough to smother the spark between them, yet they decided to give it all a shot. And I was ready to cheer. I doubt everything will come crashing and burning down around them because while they have doubts, they will find a way to work it all out. It's called talking honestly, which finally! they are doing.
I am super sleepy but I had to stay up and read this chapter and leave a comment because I was so happy you updated. I am glad you found someone else to give a loving home. Your new dog sounds precious. XOXO
When I got the email saying you had posted an update, my first reaction was 'yessssss! *fistpump*'
And then I had to read. This chapter had a lot going on. Ian's childhood memories were sweet and the food descriptions had my mouth watering, I could almost taste it all.
I was so happy about Will coming clean about his feelings of inadequacy, of not being good enough. I was shocked by Esme agreeing to Will's assessment of himself. Wow way to be blunt Esme.
The uncertainty and the fear, it's enough to smother the spark between them, yet they decided to give it all a shot. And I was ready to cheer. I doubt everything will come crashing and burning down around them because while they have doubts, they will find a way to work it all out. It's called talking honestly, which finally! they are doing.
I am super sleepy but I had to stay up and read this chapter and leave a comment because I was so happy you updated. I am glad you found someone else to give a loving home. Your new dog sounds precious. XOXO
4/13/2016 c23 Animea
Absolutely amazing story. I was so hooked on it I manage to read up to this chapter in just one night. I really hope you update soon. Thank you for sharing your talent with us
Absolutely amazing story. I was so hooked on it I manage to read up to this chapter in just one night. I really hope you update soon. Thank you for sharing your talent with us
3/29/2016 c23 Guest
You are amazing. You really are. People as gifted and decent as you are so rare in this world. The world NEEDS more people like you.
Your writing is so good. I don't know how you do it.
I am so incredibly sorry about your house, your dog. I can't imagine what it must be like to go through something as devastating as that. Please hang in there. Your luck has to change. It just does.
Amazing story. Thankyou so much.
You are amazing. You really are. People as gifted and decent as you are so rare in this world. The world NEEDS more people like you.
Your writing is so good. I don't know how you do it.
I am so incredibly sorry about your house, your dog. I can't imagine what it must be like to go through something as devastating as that. Please hang in there. Your luck has to change. It just does.
Amazing story. Thankyou so much.
3/19/2016 c23 InsanityAndBeyond
i like your author notes, it really makes me feel connected to you and i feel like kinda protective over your constant troubles you had! I keep meaning to write a proper review and show support for you and your work, but i have a terrible memory. but without getting too personal in case its weird, you sound like you have an amazing heart and truly sound like a beautiful personality inside. I hope everything works out for you.
Loving will and ian, what are they waiting for! theyve done enough tip toeing around, they both need to man up!
potential constructive criticism: its hard to explain what i think because your story is beautifully written AND youve leshed out all your side characters really well, but at the same time my two points those things so maybe i contradict myself
but...
the only thing i will say is sometimes it seems like the story, or the way its written is more complicated than it needs to be? i have no idea if ive said this already in which case excuse me, but will especially is so vague about his troubles but at the same time so lost in them it feels like im not sure as the reader what ive searching for in a way. why are they confused/lost in themsleves etc
2nd point, 23 chapters in im still finding it hard to differientate whos realted to will and whos to ian, and their relationships/ etc to each other and the other side characters. you have fleshed them out but theres perhaps just too many and it makes it confusing.
overall though its a gem
i like your author notes, it really makes me feel connected to you and i feel like kinda protective over your constant troubles you had! I keep meaning to write a proper review and show support for you and your work, but i have a terrible memory. but without getting too personal in case its weird, you sound like you have an amazing heart and truly sound like a beautiful personality inside. I hope everything works out for you.
Loving will and ian, what are they waiting for! theyve done enough tip toeing around, they both need to man up!
potential constructive criticism: its hard to explain what i think because your story is beautifully written AND youve leshed out all your side characters really well, but at the same time my two points those things so maybe i contradict myself
but...
the only thing i will say is sometimes it seems like the story, or the way its written is more complicated than it needs to be? i have no idea if ive said this already in which case excuse me, but will especially is so vague about his troubles but at the same time so lost in them it feels like im not sure as the reader what ive searching for in a way. why are they confused/lost in themsleves etc
2nd point, 23 chapters in im still finding it hard to differientate whos realted to will and whos to ian, and their relationships/ etc to each other and the other side characters. you have fleshed them out but theres perhaps just too many and it makes it confusing.
overall though its a gem
3/19/2016 c23 Fart Face
Thank you for continuing to write this for us, even with all you have going on in your personal life. I hope you find it therapeutic. I, too, work with kids with autism, and have for the past ten years. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting to spend day after day trying to teach students that you have no idea whether or not they understand you. But it's the little things, sometimes seemingly microscopic things, that make it worthwhile–a hug, a smile, a followed direction. You're doing a wonderful thing for them by caring. I see too often that many of these children don't have someone caring at home to support them. All you can do is your best, and know you're making a difference.
Thank you for continuing to write this for us, even with all you have going on in your personal life. I hope you find it therapeutic. I, too, work with kids with autism, and have for the past ten years. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting to spend day after day trying to teach students that you have no idea whether or not they understand you. But it's the little things, sometimes seemingly microscopic things, that make it worthwhile–a hug, a smile, a followed direction. You're doing a wonderful thing for them by caring. I see too often that many of these children don't have someone caring at home to support them. All you can do is your best, and know you're making a difference.
3/19/2016 c23 chibikodo
You are, my dear author, a wonderful person, whether you know it or not. Take pride in the fact that you do make a difference in these kids lives, and despite everything that has happened, you are able to still give so much. I am in awe of you.
That said, this was a bittersweet chapter. I hope that Dylan stays his strong, brave self and nothing else comes along trying to crush him for being who he is. It was nice hearing that Nick found his happily ever after (or as close as it gets) and that Marin was aware of Will's feelings..
Of course I am sure Will and Marin love each other but is settling really going to cut it when they both deserve the best? Ian also doesn't deserve to have his heart repeatedly trampled on so I hope he and Will work things out soon!
You are, my dear author, a wonderful person, whether you know it or not. Take pride in the fact that you do make a difference in these kids lives, and despite everything that has happened, you are able to still give so much. I am in awe of you.
That said, this was a bittersweet chapter. I hope that Dylan stays his strong, brave self and nothing else comes along trying to crush him for being who he is. It was nice hearing that Nick found his happily ever after (or as close as it gets) and that Marin was aware of Will's feelings..
Of course I am sure Will and Marin love each other but is settling really going to cut it when they both deserve the best? Ian also doesn't deserve to have his heart repeatedly trampled on so I hope he and Will work things out soon!
3/15/2016 c22 Marvolo.R
Poorly written distraction my butt ! It's one of my favourite stories out there and I ditched writing my MA thesis to read this when I stumbled on it so I really hope that you will be able to continue with writing and update soon. I can see that you were throwing one thing after another so that the divorce gets delayed but still I want to ask please please please do not let them get divorced! It breaks my heart to read about them being so sad and heartbroken and torn. Other than the reaaly long descriptive parts and a lot of terms (especially food names) I love this fic. It's well written, extremely funny and interesting. One of a kind really. I love it.
Even though I'd like to read another chapter soon, I understand RL being more important and so I will wait patiently. I'm sorry for your loss. I hope everything will work out for you.
Poorly written distraction my butt ! It's one of my favourite stories out there and I ditched writing my MA thesis to read this when I stumbled on it so I really hope that you will be able to continue with writing and update soon. I can see that you were throwing one thing after another so that the divorce gets delayed but still I want to ask please please please do not let them get divorced! It breaks my heart to read about them being so sad and heartbroken and torn. Other than the reaaly long descriptive parts and a lot of terms (especially food names) I love this fic. It's well written, extremely funny and interesting. One of a kind really. I love it.
Even though I'd like to read another chapter soon, I understand RL being more important and so I will wait patiently. I'm sorry for your loss. I hope everything will work out for you.
12/28/2015 c22 Closetta
Selah! Glad to see new update! I'm very sorry to hear about the fire.. Good to know that you have many "love" from others that can help you heal and be better ;_;
Storywise i'm a bit confused, so was the dildo not will's first experience? Haha
And i kinda wanna see the closure for will and marin too, and the relevance of the new characters for the story development :)
Thanks again, have a good day selah!
Selah! Glad to see new update! I'm very sorry to hear about the fire.. Good to know that you have many "love" from others that can help you heal and be better ;_;
Storywise i'm a bit confused, so was the dildo not will's first experience? Haha
And i kinda wanna see the closure for will and marin too, and the relevance of the new characters for the story development :)
Thanks again, have a good day selah!
12/26/2015 c22 Fart Face
Wow, you've been through so much lately. Your attitude is amazing. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dog. It's heartbreaking to lose the furry members of our family. While I'm am looking forward to the next chapter, I think I can wait while you get your life back in order. Hope the New Year brings you better times!
Wow, you've been through so much lately. Your attitude is amazing. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dog. It's heartbreaking to lose the furry members of our family. While I'm am looking forward to the next chapter, I think I can wait while you get your life back in order. Hope the New Year brings you better times!
12/25/2015 c22 chibikodo
Oh my goodness. :( So sorry for all of your losses this year. I hope that things will only get better from here on out. Thank you for having the strength to share your struggles with us.
Also, thank you for this update. I was surprised by the introduction of Nick, although J had previously thought Will was bi. Ian's dancing with Will really made me teary for the two of them denying one another. Mainly because of Will's stubborness and belief he doesn't deserve Ian's love doesn't make sense to me. I was happy that Will told Ian he confessed to Marin.. but Will then failed to elaborate to Ian what he meant.
May 2016 be better and great things come your way. XOXO
Oh my goodness. :( So sorry for all of your losses this year. I hope that things will only get better from here on out. Thank you for having the strength to share your struggles with us.
Also, thank you for this update. I was surprised by the introduction of Nick, although J had previously thought Will was bi. Ian's dancing with Will really made me teary for the two of them denying one another. Mainly because of Will's stubborness and belief he doesn't deserve Ian's love doesn't make sense to me. I was happy that Will told Ian he confessed to Marin.. but Will then failed to elaborate to Ian what he meant.
May 2016 be better and great things come your way. XOXO
12/25/2015 c22 lostlamb
OH WOW! So much has happened to you. I hope you're okay. Your story isn't poorly written and I hope that your job as a special ed teacher is enjoyable. Enjoy your christmas break before school comes back. I hope this is a happier time for you now. This chapter has been great. I'm really happy that everything is out in the open now. I really I have been waiting for Will to make this choice and I hope he chooses to be happy. Hope you're happy and that more happiness is coming to you. WOW there's a lot of happy in this review.
OH WOW! So much has happened to you. I hope you're okay. Your story isn't poorly written and I hope that your job as a special ed teacher is enjoyable. Enjoy your christmas break before school comes back. I hope this is a happier time for you now. This chapter has been great. I'm really happy that everything is out in the open now. I really I have been waiting for Will to make this choice and I hope he chooses to be happy. Hope you're happy and that more happiness is coming to you. WOW there's a lot of happy in this review.
12/25/2015 c22 ForeverWasteAway
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I just wanted to say I'm so so so sorry about everything you've gone through. I'm especially sorry to hear about your dog. I would be a complete wreck if something happened to one of my dogs so I'm sending you all the good vibes in the world. You seem like a very tough person, and I hope that everything works out for you, I truly do.
I hope the new year brings you only good things.
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I just wanted to say I'm so so so sorry about everything you've gone through. I'm especially sorry to hear about your dog. I would be a complete wreck if something happened to one of my dogs so I'm sending you all the good vibes in the world. You seem like a very tough person, and I hope that everything works out for you, I truly do.
I hope the new year brings you only good things.
12/25/2015 c22 MintyChapstick
Wow I pretty much lost my reviewing train of thought when I read your author's note. I'm so sorry for your loss, my dogs are the loves of my life and I can't even imagine going through that. I hope this new year brings better times for you.
As for Will and Ian I love the dancing scenes with them, you do such a great job at building tension! But damn I was surprised Will told Marin, I guess I expected her to find out some other way and have it blow up. I look forward to these guys getting to resolve some of all that built up tension. Heh heh. Thank you for sharing this story!
Wow I pretty much lost my reviewing train of thought when I read your author's note. I'm so sorry for your loss, my dogs are the loves of my life and I can't even imagine going through that. I hope this new year brings better times for you.
As for Will and Ian I love the dancing scenes with them, you do such a great job at building tension! But damn I was surprised Will told Marin, I guess I expected her to find out some other way and have it blow up. I look forward to these guys getting to resolve some of all that built up tension. Heh heh. Thank you for sharing this story!
12/7/2015 c21 
1KairinDenrei
God, I so hope you will continue this story, because it's simply amazing. The depth and details is astounding. It shows how much effort you put in, and it totally pays off. An amazing story. Thank you for sharing it and may the inspiration continue to be with you for a veeeery long time.
1KairinDenreiGod, I so hope you will continue this story, because it's simply amazing. The depth and details is astounding. It shows how much effort you put in, and it totally pays off. An amazing story. Thank you for sharing it and may the inspiration continue to be with you for a veeeery long time.
11/18/2015 c21 alexsrighthand
Please keep on with this story. I hope you will be inspired to update often. I am anxious to see if Will finally overcomes his demons to choose happiness. It's a wonderfully rich story you have created full of all the subtle nuances that make adulthood so difficult to navigate. Bravo.
Please keep on with this story. I hope you will be inspired to update often. I am anxious to see if Will finally overcomes his demons to choose happiness. It's a wonderfully rich story you have created full of all the subtle nuances that make adulthood so difficult to navigate. Bravo.