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    Friday, November 27th, 2009
    obsessed_one
         		10:12p
    Christmas yummies!
    For those of you playing the game at home, last year the Mr and I decided to give cookies as Christmas presents. We have a lot of people we like to give presents to, but even if we kept it to $40 or less a person, we'd still be spending around $500-$1000 on gifts, and that's just unacceptable when the alternative is keeping our mortgage and my car payment up to date.

    Anyhow, I made about 2 gross of cookies last year, of various types, and distributed them out, even though I was worried people might feel slighted. I was worried for nothing, though, and we're doing the baked goods gifting again this year. And I'm actually getting prepared sooner, so it won't be as awkward as last year, with the piggy-bank breaking to buy flour and eggs last minute (of course, we were also paying for John's surgery down payment then, too, but I'm rambling). I've got 10 lbs of flour, 4 lbs of sugar, a large bottle of vanilla extract, a small mountain of shredded coconut, and a metric fuck-ton of various chocolate chips. I've decided on:

    Sugar cookies
    White chocolate cherry macadamia nut cookies
    Three-chocolate cookies
    Paradise Macaroons (all hail Alton Brown)
    Raspberry-lemon thumbprint cookies
    Whatever the Mr decides will be "his" contribution - he's currently worshiping at the altar of Paula Dean in search of enlightenment

    I also managed to score a bag of mint and chocolate chips, so I'm considering maybe some chocolate cookies with those in them. And I'm considering experimenting with a chocolate-orange cookie I've been thinking about. Not sure if I'm going to do oatmeal cookies, but the recipe I have is soft and chewy and has no added sugar. Something has to balance out the rest of this, nutritionally speaking.

    And when I went to the store for soda after work today, I caught a sale on almond paste, so I think I'm going to try my hand at marzipan. Maybe little marzipan fruit baskets. Oh! Or maybe little tiny gift boxes, because that would be too precious for words. Also, I was thinking about maybe giving truffles a shot, but that depends on my time as Christmas approaches, since those would probably take a long time.

    So, after the cold stuff/perishables, little ingredients I've forgotten to get and whatever I'm put these in, I'll probably spend about $250 total (I'm up to $100). And have presents for 25 people. Damn I'm good.

    Current Mood: productive
    Thursday, November 26th, 2009
    irana
         		10:03a
    To All who Celebrate....
    HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
    obsessed_one
         		2:17a
    Food, School and Procrastination
    I have two essays and a research paper draft to finish by the end of this weekend. I also have to write a children's story, though I'm considering a poem. I can't write for children. This is not going to end well.

    Somebody please remind me to call my dad Friday to cancel Sunday dinner at his place? I have a feeling I'm going to be be writing papers like a fiend all weekend, and I was supposed to go over to his house and cook Thai food. Hopefully I can just postpone a week, and the extra time will be good for finding recipes and menu planning. This weekend is just sucky timing for giving up an evening. Oh! I know! To make it up to Dad, I'll hunt up a new ethnic food I haven't cooked before and offer to make that for Christmas Eve dinner. Maybe French. Or I could do fancy Italian. Something snazy and new that won't clash too terribly with step-grandmother's traditional Christmas pudding.

    Anyone know where I can find Christmas crackers? If I mess with the boring standards, I should probably offer some classic traditions in exchange. Step-grandmother would get a royal kick out of them.

    But for now, I really need to concentrate on school stuff. Especially my History essay, which will take time as I need to paraphrase everything the book says about Imperialism, especially in Africa, and then watch Out of Africa and dissect how well the movie illustrates the "theme."

    God, this is such an f'ing stupid assignment.

    Then I need to write an essay for World Lit, not really sure what on, and I really should do my best to finish a rough of my research paper on Euripdes's Medea. Especially since I plan to make at least one controversial argument that makes me glad that I'm not in a 4-year school. If only because then there might be the expectation that I should have a solid knowledge of Ancient Greek and Ancient Greek culture, based on the fact that it's ridiculous to argue language choices and completely avoid discussing the original language as I plan to. What? I don't speak Ancient Greek. I can't even read l33t-speak.

    I should have done all this weeks ago. *kicks own ass*

    Anyhow. Bedtime. I need to be up and about early enough to start the bread machine in the morning so we have fresh bread to offer the family. I'm hoping to time it so the bread is still warm when we arrive.

    Current Mood: sleepy
    Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
    lesyeuxverts
         		11:03p
    The Continued Adventures of Lyv in Cookery
    Because I have been baking a lot lately (and am still baking for Thanksgiving, currently, as we speak), and have not had a lot of sleep, and have had a lot of caffeine, and need to come up with ways to amuse myself, such as creating silly polls

    Because I have been baking a lot lately, and have been wondering about the ways in which other people bake, and thinking about food in general, because food is good

    And because I am procrastinating on writing, because I cannot and will not manage to write anything coherent for NaNo or any other story, when I am this sleep-deprived:

    ( I present to you, dear flist, the following poll )

    Current Mood: exhausted
    Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
    obsessed_one
         		9:05p
    Never let a PMSing tech geek near shiny objects and a credit card
    I decided what to use a substantial chunk of my student loan overpayment money for. I pre-ordered a Nook. I have hundreds of ebooks, and with an English major, I'm going to be needing a lot of books beyond text books. I'd considered a Kindle, but after amazonfail, I'm fairly reluctant to give Amazon that much of my money in a single chunk and on an ongoing basis. Plus, with a Nook, I can go to ANY Barnes and Noble and use their WiFi to read any ebook for free while I'm there. *grabby hands*

    Also, the Nook has way cooler accessories.

    (I did a search on Amazon this semester for all of my textbooks, to see if I could have purchased them there for a Kindle. Not a one. Not even my anthology for World Lit. So much for using the Kindle for cutting book costs, huh?)

    And that concludes this winter's impulsive electronic purchase. Of course, now I I have to wait until January for my Nook, but I'll have it soon enough. I can wait. If I have to.
    Monday, November 23rd, 2009
    irana
         		12:55p
    ON BDSM Part III
    Okay, so we've covered SSC, RACK and consent along with Negotiation. Now we're going to look at – hopefully – just what power exchange is, contracts and limits. I say hopefully because I have no idea how long this post will be as I've just begun writing it. ( Let's start with Contracts. )

    Whew. Think I'm gonna stop there as I've probably given way too much information. I ended up covering things I hadn't intended to because they apply, so limits will be in another post. Again, questions, comments and discussion are welcome.

    Also, [info]the_minx_17 has done a post on Vanilla, Kink and Lifestyle.
    Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
    irana
         		1:52p
    On BDSM, Part II
    We've discussed what SSC, RACK and consent means. Today we're going to look at some other terms – negotiation, limits, contracts - break those down, and hopefully provide those reading with a better understanding of what those terms mean. ( Let's talk about Negotiation first. )

    Questions? Comments? Feel free to discuss. Those in the community, your comments are not only welcomed, but valued.

    On BDSM, Part III
    Saturday, November 21st, 2009
    obsessed_one
         		3:09p
    Cravings
    The Mr and I have been low carb for a month now. I have lost 12 lbs.

    All I want right now is to whip up a batch of blueberry muffins. Warm, sweet, crumbly blueberry goodness, just begging to be cut open and slathered in butter. I found this fantastic-looking recipe, and it looks like it would be perfect and moist and just exactly what I'm craving.

    Blueberry muffins don't have carbs, right?

    Current Mood: hungry
    obsessed_one
         		12:09a
    piercing after care
    The other night, when I was cleaning my nasal piercing, I went to turn the stud and realized I had a substantial amount of resistance. Now, the last piercing I had was a hoop in my navel, which was way easy to move right up until it got infected and I took it out. Yes, I have since learned that was fantastically stupid. But the last one before that? Well, that was 15 years ago. And I had this vague recollection about being told that I should rotate the studs regularly so the skin wouldn't heal around and stick to the piercing. So I panicked the other night and forced that bad boy to turn, and now my nose is all sore again like it was last week.

    Anyhow, I was Googling for more advice on speeding up the healing process, only to find one reliable-looking site that says I shouldn't have forced it. Anyone with cartilage piercings want to weigh in on this?

    Also, while surfing, I winced at the number of people suggesting the daily use of hydrogen peroxide on nasal piercings. Some of my worst scars are from wounds I treated too often with hydrogen peroxide.

    The internet puts a wealth of information at your fingertips. Too bad most of it's wrong.

    Current Mood: confused
    Friday, November 20th, 2009
    irana
         		7:42p
    On BDSM, Part I
    So, [info]the_minx_17 and I have been talking for the last couple days about making a specific post. Minx put hers up already – you can find it here - and now I'm putting up mine.

    Hello, my name is Irana, and I am a Top. This means that within the BDSM community/The Scene/Lifestyle, I am what many refer to as a Dominant.

    This post will hopefully not only explain why I read very little BDSM, D/s, lifestyle themed fics, but also will allow those of you reading who are not a part of the community some knowledge. Because really, some of the stuff out there being called lifestyle fic is offensive. Please note, my specific issue is with fic labeled as portraying a lifestyle - as in BDSM 24/7 - relationship. Some of those fics have no actual basis in reality as they do not acknowledge RACK/SSC at all and it drives me batshit insane. What are those two things you ask? ( Let me explain. )

    I have a lot more to say, so I'm going to stop here for a bit. Got questions? Ask. Really. Next topics will be limits, total power exchange and negotiation.

    Edit: Part II of this discussion/meta is here. It covers Negotiation, so if there are questions about consent, SSC or RACK, please leave those here.
    irana
         		11:55a
    Fic Repost ~ Fireworks ~ Day 4 ~ 30 Days of Neville
    So, was looking about my journal and realized huh... didn't post this last years after 30 Days of Nev was over. So... posting now.

    Title: Fireworks
    Author: Irana [info]irana
    Rating: Adult
    Pairing(s): Draco/Neville
    Summary: When Draco and Neville see each other again for the first time in years it's at a place Draco never expected with results he never dreamed of.
    Disclaimer: This is a work of fanfiction set in the Harry Potter universe – all recognisable characters and settings are the property of J. K. Rowling and her associates. No copyright infringement is intended. No profit is made from this work. Please observe your local laws with regards to the age-limit and content of this work.
    Warning(s): UST, alternating POV, hair pulling, biting, semi-public sex, oral sex
    Word Count: 4825
    Author's Notes: I had a lot of fun writing this. Real places and locations have been taken and twisted to suit my purposes for this fic. There is very little magic in this, because both of them are working within a Muggle/Magic program, and so they keep the use of magic to a minimum.
    Beta: many thanks to [info]andreth_47 for the lightning beta. *smooches*

    ( *~*~* )
    Thursday, November 19th, 2009
    irana
         		12:34p
    *points to icon*
    See the pretty picture? That's my birthday pressie from [info]essayel. Isn't it purdy?
    irana
         		10:09a
    Thoughts on my 36th...
    ... so far, the day has been pretty spectacular already. *happy sigh*
    Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
    obsessed_one
         		11:15p
    The real bad asses on Ghost Hunters
    The Mr and I are watching Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters Academy tonight (they're "his" shows), and it we were talking about the show and how the most bad ass people on the team are totally the camera crew.

    Ghost Hunter: Well, there might be something up in this tiny crawl space. I'm not sure if I'll fit, and there have been some reports of pretty violent activity here. I have to try, though...
    Camera Guy: *already up there*

    Bad. Asses.

    Current Mood: amused
    irana
         		11:37a
    The Proper Incentive, Snape/Bill, PG
    Title: The Proper Incentive
    Author: [info]irana
    Recipient: [info]eeyore9990
    Pairing: Snape/Bill, surprise second pairing
    Rating: PG
    Word Count: 1,845
    Summary: Harry is Slytherin enough to know that all it takes is the proper incentive to make things happen.
    Disclaimer: Harry Potter and company are owned by JK Rowling. This work of fiction is for entertainment purposes only and makes no monetary gain for the author.
    A/N: Written for the 2009 [info]fall_fantasia Exchange.

    ( ~~~~ )
    Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
    obsessed_one
         		10:34p
    Double birthday!
    Happy birthday to [info]smirnoffmule, who is funny and inspiring and a real blast to know. You rock!

    AND

    Happy birthday to my darling [info]pinkpolarity, who makes me think and believe. Love you!

    My friends are awesome. =-)
    Monday, November 16th, 2009
    lesyeuxverts
         		9:55p
    Get out your dictionaries!
    and hop on over to [info - personal] r_grayjoy's post! WORST WORDS TO USE WHILE WRITING A SEX SCENE (with some truly hideous comment!porn from yours truly) ... come and join in the fun and help me procrastinate on my NaNo novel!

    Come on, seriously. I bet you can top "pustulent" ... can't you?
    irana
         		9:49p
    Fic Recs for the annoyed soul
    Because honestly, after discussing some of the unmitigated crap floating around various fandoms with Minxie, I needed something fluffy to restore my spirits. And, it's got neville, so you know it made me feel better.

    Go read To Be Noticed. It's Harry/Neville and worth the read.

    Also, the reveals for [info]fall_fantasia went up today, so I can claim the story I wrote for [info]eeyore9990, The Proper Incentive. Tis Snape/Bill, with a surprise secondary pairing.

    In addition, [info]unbroken_halo wrote me the most delicious fivesome smut. yes. You read that right... fivesome. It's Wheel Of Fortune.
    Sunday, November 15th, 2009
    obsessed_one
         		3:28p
    Dear Internet:
    Dear Internet,

    Please to be coughing up the new Doctor Who. Thank you.

    Timelord kisses and double hearts,

    --Obi



    ARE YOU EXCITED, WHO-FEN? I AM!

    Current Mood: excited
    lesyeuxverts
         		12:57a
    Fic repost: Lust Potion Number Nine
    Last repost this evening - I swear, I'm off to frost cupcakes now! I'll totally stop spamming you!

    Title: Lust Potion Number Nine
    Author: lesyeuxverts
    Rating: PG-13
    Pairings: Harry/Severus, with mention of Harry/Ginny, Harry/Viktor, and Harry/unspecified male
    Word Count: ~14k
    Summary: Harry Potter was the last person Severus expected to need this particular potion, but the Ministry's Propagation and Restoration Emergency Guidelines have them both trapped in lives they don't particularly want to lead.
    A/N: Please note that this is intended to be AU with regards to the timing of the epilogue; Harry and Ginny were married immediately after the war, rather than several years later.
    Written for the 2009 Snarry Games, in the Alive&Kicking Genre and for the Love&Marrage and Play The Game prompts.

    Nothing which you recognize from the HP universe belongs to me, alas. The boys would have so much more fun with me…

    Huge thanks to jin_fenghuang, rgrayjoy, and carpet_diemon for all of the help, support, and brainstorming while I wrote; to my teammates for the support, encouragement, and concrit; to odogoddess, jin_fenghuang, and angela_snape for being the best beta-readers a girl could ask for; and to the mods, for putting on such fabulous fest and being extraordinarily patient with me. Thank you all so much!

    Long fic is long and is posted at DreamWidth: Lust Potion Number Nine
    lesyeuxverts
         		12:32a
    Fic repost: Christmas Ever After
    Title: Christmas Ever After
    Author: [info]lesyeuxverts00
    Rating: PG-13
    Prompt: "Thou canst hear though from the wild/ Thou canst save amid despair/Safe may we sleep beneath Thy care/ though banish'd, outcast, and reviled."
    Summary: "What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace." - Agnes M. Pharo
    Any other notes, warnings, etc.: Thanks so much to [info]softly_sweetly, [info]raspberry, and [info]bewarethesmirk for looking this over for me; and to L and S for being there for me as I wrote this.
    This is canon-compliant, including canon character deaths, but has a happy ending of sorts.
    Written for [info]laroseminuit in the 2008 round of rs_small_gifts.

    ( Christmas Ever After )
    lesyeuxverts
         		12:29a
    Fic repost: To Perish Twice

    Title: To Perish Twice
    Author: </a></strong></a>[info]lesyeuxverts
    Word Count: 5k or thereabouts
    Rating: NC-17
    Pairing: Harry/Severus
    Warnings: forced bonding, epilogue-compliant (more or less), happy endings
    Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
    Summary: Severus had had five years of very bad sex with Potter, once a year and regular as clockwork – he wasn't about to go on like that for the rest of his life.
    Author's Notes: Written for jadzialove in the 2008 Snarry Holidays exchange.

    ( To Perish Twice )
    lesyeuxverts
         		12:23a
    Fic repost: The Memories That Matter Most
    Title: The Memories That Matter Most
    Author: lesyeuxverts
    Word Count: 2400ish
    Rating: R
    Pairing: Snape/Harry (Harry/Ginny, Ginny/Dean)
    Warnings: infidelity, divorce
    Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
    Summary: Harry doesn't need the photographs in order to remember – but he keeps them nonetheless, his forever memories.
    Author's Notes: The story is told backwards in four parts. Inspired by the photographs in jin_fenghuang</a>[info]'s Snarry Games art When All is Said and Done.

    ( The Memories That Matter Most )
    lesyeuxverts
         		12:03a
    Fic repost: No Place for the Living
    Title: No Place for the Living
    Author:     lesyeuxverts
    Pairing:     Snape/Sirius
    Rating: NC17
    Warnings: Dub-con, bondage
    Summary: Flesh and bone and rope have their limits, and Snape never pushes too hard.
    Disclaimer: The world of HP and its characters belongs to J K Rowling. The author of this fic has borrowed them for the purposes of storytelling. No profit was or will be made.
    Word count: 2280
    Author Notes: Written for iamisaac in the 2008 round of snapelyholidays. Thanks to M and S for the beta, and to E for the title!


    ( No Place for the Living )
    Saturday, November 14th, 2009
    lesyeuxverts
         		11:54p
    Fic repost: Always White
    Title: Always White
    Author: [info]lesyeuxverts00
    Rating: NC-17
    Pairing: Harry/Teddy
    Summary: Harry has to marry Teddy. Just to save him, of course. He isn't a dirty old man lusting after his godson – he isn't.
    Disclaimer: This is a work of fanfiction set in the Harry Potter universe – all recognisable characters and settings are the property of J. K. Rowling and her associates. No copyright infringement is intended. No profit is made from this work. Please observe your local laws with regards to the age-limit and content of this work
    Warning(s): forced bonding, semi-public sex
    Word Count: 3500
    Author's Notes: Written for [info]entrenous88 in the first round of hp_cross_fest.

    ( Always White )

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