[Most Recent Entries] [Calendar View] [Friends View]
Below are the most recent 25 friends' journal entries.
| Friday, November 27th, 2009 | ||
|
silver_ariel |
9:27p | A random non-fandom update for a change. And a poll. I hope everyone who celebrates it had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We spent it with the in-laws and Maintenance Man's brother and sister and their families. It was nice, actually. Played Hand and Foot and stuffed ourselves silly. ( It was a nice end to a hellish couple of weeks. ) ( Poll about holiday cards ) And speaking of holiday cards, if you want one from me, go leave me your address at my holiday card post. It's here on LJ, here on IJ, or here on Dreamwidth. And point me to your holiday card posts so I can give you my address. I might not find your post otherwise, since my crazy work and travel schedule makes it REALLY hard for me to keep up with the f-list. ♥ Current Mood:  blahCurrent Music: Scrubs |
| Thursday, November 26th, 2009 | ||
|
irana |
10:03a | To All who Celebrate.... HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! |
|
unbroken_halo |
12:31a | Turkey Day Dragon spam Happy Turkey day, everyone! Thanks to the most wonderful ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} sassy_cissa for playing dragon catcher for us! She has some awesome dragon egg mojo cause I've been trying for days and nothing. Little Secret's scroll and eggies:  ~*~  ~*~ ~*~  Halo's scroll and eggies:  ~*~  ~*~  ~*~  |
| Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 | ||
|
bitterfig |
2:47p | Criminal Minds About two weeks ago I watched an episode of the television show Criminal Minds for the first time. I usually avoid police procedural show but I was interested because rock star Gavin Rossdale was guest-starring as a sort of strung-out vampire rock star (not that I’m exactly a Gavin Rossdale fan, but I liked him well enough in Watching the show I ended up being pretty impressed by androgynous boy genius Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) so yesterday when I saw there were reruns showing on several channels I ended up watching a couple episodes. When not ogling Matthew Gray Gubler’s cheekbones, I was pleased to discover that Mandy Patinkin was on the earlier episodes of the show. I’ve had a thing for Mandy Patinkin for about 20 years—when I was in high school I listened obsessively to his recording of the musical Evita. Patinkin was gone in more recent episodes of the show, but I found myself surprised and unexpectedly pleased by another character, an FBI computer technician called Penelope Garcia (Kristen Vangsness). Now I’ve always loved support staff type characters, from secretaries Marilyn (Northern Exposure) and Elaine (Ally McBeal) to sour techie Chloe (24) but in addition to her behind-the-scenes sort of position the thing about Garcia that really endeared her to me was that she was a female character on a mainstream television show who was not skinny. She was cute and sexy and curvy and plump and voluptuous. I don’t follow a lot of television shows but I honestly can’t think of the last time I saw a not skinny female character. Probably teenaged Sara Rue on Popular (she ended up slimming down for her own show Less Than Perfect). I’ve watched a grand total of 3 ¾ episodes of Criminal Minds, so for all I know Garcia might be a totally stereotypical “overweight” character who does nothing but provide comic relief talk about diets but I don’t think so. It seemed to me like there was some sort of romantic thing going on between her and FBI agent, Morgan, and generally she seemed like someone who was really competent and well regarded by her peers. I’m really curious now to watch more of the show and she how she’s handled.   A couple super adorable pics of Kristen Vangsness as Penelope Garcia |
|
bitterfig |
11:40a | Thanksgiving plans and dental visit Tomorrow my grandmother, parents and I are going to be having Thanksgiving dinner at a neighbor’s house. Given my food issues Thanksgiving is always a little uncomfortable for me but oddly I’m not feeling my usual degree of anxiety this year. I think it helps that I haven’t had to spend the last week dealing with the insanity of holiday crowds at an urban supermarket. Also I don’t have to work on the holiday itself so I’ll have time to relax and do anything I need to do before hand instead of rushing to work at Yesterday I went to the dentist for the first time in 12 years (I know it’s been 12 years because the last time I went was right before my little brother graduated from college which would make it 1997). It’s almost unforgivably irresponsible to let that much time lapse between dental visits. I have lots of excuses. I hate going to the dentist. Because I was bulimic in high school I had to suffer through some extensive dental work when I was in my late teens and early 20’s. Frankly, it was traumatic. Also I haven’t had dental insurance since 1998 and I don’t like paying out of pocket to be subjected to pain. Before I went for my appointment I was absolutely horrified that my teeth would be in such bad shape I’d need hours of expensive dental work to save them (I have recurring nightmares about losing my teeth). Luckily my teeth were in pretty good shape considering the amount of time it’s been. I’ll need a filling but that’s it. Obviously I’m not looking forward to my follow-up appointment after Christmas but it’s a huge relief to know that my teeth are more or less okay. |
| Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 | ||
|
ajatshatru |
8:05a | I'm currently mostly mindless ... ... so I am existing mostly on facebook. These days most people have facebooks, and so - having seen this on a friend's wall there, 'm posting it here as well ... 'On Friday, Facebook will start using your photos in ads that will appear on the profile page of your contacts. It's legal and is mentioned in the fine print when you create your account. If you want to prevent this from happening, do the following: Settings, Privacy Settings, News Feed and Wall. Then...Facebook Ads, choose "No one" and save changes.' ... |
| Monday, November 23rd, 2009 | ||
|
unbroken_halo |
11:23p | The State of Hols By now many of you have seen or heard about the situation with HPFandom and Hex Files. At this moment in time, HSSHSH is only currently located in its full capacity at The Silver Snitch 2. AFF continues to maintain that SLS does not exist as a member. Although you can still access the story there, it is missing the 2 most current chapters. It was decided that we needed one place that would be able to house everything, just in case of possible loss of data and have come up with a solution. We have opened a community on Dreamwidth to house the fic and all of the side pieces. We will be uploading the entirety of HSSHSH as well as all the fics from Stirs at this new location. ![[info - community]](http://s.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small} hols_verseI know... another comm to join? Well, maybe. DW has the largest posting limit of the three journaling sites and it can be accessed by OpenID as well, so we felt that this would a perfect place to house Hols in its entirety. UH and SLS |
|
morganlefay1958 |
7:20p | Official site for new HP themepark Just found this link: http://www.universalorlandoresort.com/h Current Mood:  ecstaticCurrent Music: nothing |
|
morganlefay1958 |
6:50p | Walt Disney World to add World of Harry Potter!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!! I just saw a tv commercial for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SQUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!  http://www.orlandosentinel.com/videobeta/w Current Mood: excitedCurrent Music: tv/Ghost Whisperer |
|
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, 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 |
|
lilian_cho |
2:31a | Six Impossible Things (Seth’s Morning List Remix) [The O.C., Seth/Ryan, 100 Words, PG-13] 1. Only sesame seed bagels left, and no cream cheese. My life, ladies and gentlemen. 2. Ate a bowl of Oreos for breakfast. 3. There’s a coffee ring stain on my X-men. I know I accidentally burned down Dad’s office, but a man’s comics are sacred. 4. Ryan kissed me to shut me up. Twice. (!!!) 5. Did a Samuel L. Jackson impression under my breath. Was sharing my bucket of popcorn, extra butter, with Ryan, when our shoulders bumped together. It was nice; not Summer-in-a-Wonder-Woman-outfit nice, but getting there. 6. Remix of ![[info - livejournal.com]](http://s.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif) theswearingkind's Sam Jackson Ain't Got Nothing on These Two (f-locked) for remixthedrabble. I haven't actually watched the episode on which #3 is based. One day I'll probably finish watching the O.C. Maybe. If only for more of Seth Cohen's wordvomit.[ LJ | IJ | DW ] Current Mood:  *shuffle shuffle* |
| Friday, November 20th, 2009 | ||
|
irana |
7:42p | On BDSM, Part I So, 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. |
|
bitterfig |
5:42p | thankful for unemployment? I went to the supermarket yesterday. There were fairly long lines with the pre-Thanksgiving crowd and the cashiers were hauling whole turkeys over the scanners. I was very grateful not to be working in a supermarket anymore. In fact, the market was always open on Thanksgiving and I started working there in September of 2006 so this is going to be the first Thanksgiving since 2005 where I won’t have to go to work. |
|
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 iranaRating: 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 andreth_47 for the lightning beta. *smooches*( *~*~* ) |
| Thursday, November 19th, 2009 | ||
|
silver_ariel |
11:52p | Supernatural 5x10: Abandon All Hope ( Oh God. *cries* Show, you hurt me so much. And I love you for it. ) Current Mood: sad Current Music: Glee |
|
unbroken_halo |
11:12p | Fic: Reversal of Fortune Title: Reversal of Fortune Author: unbroken_haloPairing: Severus/Bill, others Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 1,251 Summary: Severus and Bill make an agreement. Disclaimer: Harry Potter and company belong to JKR Rowling. This piece of fiction was written for entertainment purposes only and makes no monetary gain for the author. Highlight for Warnings: * BDSM, Doms playing together, blowjob, wall!sex* AN: For irana! Ask and ye shall receive, love. *smoochies* I hope you had a fantastic birthday! Much thanks to eeyore9990 for the beta and the slash chat darlings for their help. Directly follows Wheel Of Fortune, so if you haven't read that you might be a little lost.( Happy Birthday, darling! ) |
|
irana |
12:34p | *points to icon* See the pretty picture? That's my birthday pressie from essayel. Isn't it purdy? |
|
irana |
10:09a | Thoughts on my 36th... ... so far, the day has been pretty spectacular already. *happy sigh* |
|
ajatshatru |
2:23p | 'I'm so depressed' ... ... The bad part of being depressed - for me, that is - is that when those words - 'I'm so depressed !' - are in my mind, I actually hear them in my head as they are said by Marvin - voiced by Alan Rickman --- which makes me burst out into giggles. There is something hugely wrong with this scenario ... ... Current Mood:  I'm so depressed |
|
lilian_cho |
3:07a | A reason Aziraphale is awesomecakes [Good Omens drabblet] Aziraphale had, on several occasions*, persuaded Crowley to take over his angelic duties. When it is his turn to be Crowley's stand-in, he tempts impoverished students** to make splurges on books at Amazon. * Rare books & manuscripts auction ** A month down the road, they discover they're the recipient of a small grant that they don't remember applying for. [ LJ | IJ | DW ] Remixed by lilfluffykitten: Spontaneous Acts of Charity (The Sorry We Missed You Remix) [Crowley, 150 words, rated G]Another remix written for me this round: Envy remixed into Envy (The Curiosity Hurts Remix) [Morgana, 100 words, rated PG], by rapunzelita |
| Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 | ||
|
unbroken_halo |
10:43p | Fic: 'Meta' Carpus Still not feeling the love for writing any tonight, so I thought I would go ahead and repost the fics I wrote for ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif){kind=small} fall_fantasia. This is the first.Title: 'Meta' Carpus Author: unbroken_halo Pairing: Harry/Charlie, others Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 1,132 Summary: There's just something about a man's hands. Disclaimer: Harry Potter and Company belong to JK Rowling. This fiction was written for entertainment only and makes no monetary gain for the author. Highlight for Warnings: *bi-curiosity, innuendo, men having hawt sex! * AN: For the participants and watchers of fall_fantasia. Last year, alisanne, eeyore9990 and I all collaborated on a fic for the fest. It fit in with the posting schedule and was well received so I decided to do it again this year; only I didn't bother to inform them I was doing so.( 'Meta' Carpus ) |
|
irana |
11:37a | The Proper Incentive, Snape/Bill, PG Title: The Proper Incentive Author: iranaRecipient: eeyore9990Pairing: 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 fall_fantasia Exchange.( ~~~~ ) |
|
unbroken_halo |
11:02a | Writing ranting So my writing list is dwindling, and yet, I still have no time for drabbles. I miss my drabbles but RL is not giving me a chance to breathe much less write and more often than not when I do write it is hurried. I hate that. Not only does it make me feel as if I am rushing someone's gift but it also makes me careless, and I hate that even more. Today, though, today is actually my day to myself and I just don't feel the urge to write. ( More ) |
| Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 | ||
|
unbroken_halo |
3:53p | Random Meme Time Instructions: Leave me a comment saying "Resistance is Futile." • I'll respond by asking you five questions so I can satisfy my curiosity • Update your journal with the answers to the questions • Include this explanation in the post and offer to ask other people questions. So, I left snapesgirl_62 the comment and here are the questions she asked.( More than you ever wanted to know about Halo ) |