*tap tap* is this thing on...?

[xparrot]

So I've been thinking that I want to try to get back online more, somehow. And this is a nice small place to start.

--There's no real explanation for where I've been! Just that I'm an introvert who lives in a large and active household that I love, but it got a bit overwhelming during the pandemic lockdowns. Now that I have the house to myself again sometimes, I've reached the point of actually wanting more social interaction again.

Also am trying to not be too embarrassed about how my main fandom for going on two years now has been BTS. Midway through the pandemic my sister and I went fuck it, we need something to cheer us up. She had a friend who'd been trying to get her into them for years, so we got a list of vids to start with. And. Yeah. It was simultaneously exactly what I was expecting and completely contrary to what I thought. I didn't think I would fall so hard, and I love it. I've never really done RPF or music fandom before, so getting that new perspective on those ways to fan has been fascinating. The enjoyment of music + the intensity of fanning is a potent combo. And they're good kids -- good men. For the celebrities to set the tone for the new age, we could do a lot worse. Plus it took me a while to get into the fic and figure out what I wanted from it, but when I finally did it got me reading again after a long drought, and writing at last too. Really, of all the fandoms I've been in, this is one of the ones that's just made me the happiest. So no regrets.

(and the LA PtD concert was incredible!)

Comments

[naye]

I'm so glad you found such bright joy in dark times! 💖

[undeadrobins]

The LA concert was fantastic! I've only been a fan for a few months (since January,I think) but BTS are an absolute delight and make me so happy. And yes, I'm also being inspired to read and write more now!

[anotherslashfan]

Welcome! I've been into BTS since maybe March 2020, and while I've been in music RPF fandoms before, they've hooked me in a different way, I feel...

[hils]

Welcome back! And I feel this hard! I fell down a massive k-pop hole during the pandemic for very similar reasons. Not just BTS, a whole bunch of groups. It was exactly what I needed when I needed it.

There is absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about!

[umadoshi]

It's so good to see you! *^^*

I'm genuinely scared to ever try listening to BTS--from the outside, it seems like if they hit that fannish chord for me, I might be swallowed far too whole by it all. ^^; So I honestly don't know if I ever will try, but seeing the amount of joy they and their music are bringing to people I know is glorious.

[yantantether]

It's lovely to hear from you and I'm glad you've been enjoying BTS!

[sheron]

BTS has always sounded like the kind of rabbit hole that would be very very fun!

Glad to see you around, and SO understand the "I finally feel like I want to be around other people" introvert feel.

[alessandriana]

Yay, glad you're back!

[runpunkrun]

Good to see you back around these parts! A number of people in my fannish circles are deeply into BTS these days, so you're in good company.

[catalenamara]

I'm glad you've found a good new fandom. There's nothing like a good fannish passion to lift the spirits.

[clevermanka]

Yay for finding a happy place in a fandom that gives you joy!

[sholio]

Hi! It's nice to see you here! ♥ ♥ ♥

I'm glad you've found something to be joyous about! That's really the thing that matters.

[stuckonstones]

I'm glad you guys for a new fandom to be thrill about! As for music I've been unexpectedly swallowed by folk metal. The kiddo and I have been bonding over several bands. I'm also starting to people again.Actually seeing two friends in person this week. I miss you guys though.

[bonibaru]

Lovely to see you! xox

[spacealien_vamp]

Good to see you posting again!

I have to admit, every time I see the letters BTS, my brain turns it into BtVS from my days in Buffy fandom.