| wishlist 2009 |
[Nov. 29th, 2009|03:33 am] |
I've been pretty conflicted about posting my wishlist; on one hand its something of a fandom/lj/lj-clones tradition, and although many people try to grant wishes, its not a required or expected part of making the list. On the other hand, im really ashamed that I screwed up with Holiday wishes last year. I don't even remember who I promised to send stuff too last year (can't look back at my emails because there was a computer mishap) I could explain about all our medical and financial and family crisises but I don't want to focus on the negative and I doubt you'd enjoy reading it either.
If I promised you something last year, please let me know, and I'll try to make it right this year.
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1. Health. This past year+ Bug and I have repeatedly been injured, gotten sick, had medical conditions get worse or appear for the first time and just overall feel crummy. We'd like a break from that.
2. For our rescued parrot, Argle Bargle, that we got 1 yr ago, to get over his fear of talking. (he can talk, and we hear him when he thinks he is alone, but he was punished by his previous owner. At least he whistles now, but he's still afraid to talk)
3. A house.
4. Time, energy and inspiration for my creative pursuits and the art and fic I've promised people
5. Forgiveness and understanding for my screw-ups / failings
6. The SRS surgery I can't afford and insurance wont cover
7. For our friendship with C to be less strained by our difference in beliefs/politics and the influence of her husband's prejudices.
8. More etsy sales ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/AGangi )
9. Books. Used is welcomed. Almost anything- you can see the books I have here: http://www.librarything.com/profile/AGangi and my wishlist here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3L8OAYYUWCO7D - so anything that fits in with the subjects I have listed there would be great. I also have begun to collect very simple children's books to read to argle the parrot. Also damaged books, especially with artwork that can be cut out is great for collages/craft supply.
10. Crafting supplies - just about anything including open/used/leftovers in good condition (eg: beading supplies, paints, fabric scraps etc)
Al Gangi
POB 965
Westmont IL
60559
USA
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| FIC: The Invitation |
[Nov. 29th, 2009|02:37 am] |
Title: The Invitation
Author: ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) joanwilder aka RaeWhit
Pairing: Harry/Severus
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Word Count: 707
Disclaimer: It all belongs to J.K.R.
Summmary: A long-standing invitation is finally accepted.
A/N: Written for angela_snape for correctly guessing my entry in snarry_ldws. She requested Snarry with a Yule theme.
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[Nov. 28th, 2009|11:03 pm] |
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| Delaying posting till Dec 1 |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|09:06 pm] |
Hi everyone!
Because so many people are in transit this weekend and we're still putting together our posting schedule, we're going to delay posting until the evening of Dec 1. Sorry for any inconveniences! We can't wait to get things started, and hope you all enjoy the fest!
Best,
Snarry Holidays mods |
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| FIC: The Signing (Severus/Harry ~ PG13) |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|05:54 pm] |
Title: The Signing
Author: Leela (leela_cat)
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG13
Warnings: None
Word Count: 100
Prompt: ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif) snarry100's challenge #190: Flourish and Blotts
Summary: Some things make Severus nervous.
Beta: the_minx_17
A/N: For alisanne. Hope this makes your week a little better.
Click to read The Signing on my IJ |
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| Stuff of a stufflike stuffness |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|07:23 pm] |
As we say in these parts. Another pretty mellow day; got up late, and decided not to grocery shop today since we had sufficient milk etc. to hold us till tomorrow, and fridge space was still at a premium with various leftovers occupying it. (We ate up a few things for dinner tonight.) Ran an errand or two, though, and have done almost all the LIS reading (1.5 more chapters to go) and posted in discussion for one class. Also hung out in the front yard with SO and the neighbors for a while.
Tomorrow I'll grocery shop, then make a whole lot of cranberry nut bread mini-loaves for gifting, and make mashed potatoes for dinner with leftover turkey & gravy and more leftover veggies. Turkey Sun/Tues/Thurs, gumbo Mon/Wed/Fri, I think. Easy. Will just need to make more veg eventually. We're going to throw a little holiday party in a couple of weeks and I'm starting to plot food for that.
Fic-stuff: alisanne is modding adventdrabbles at IJ again this year; she posts a daily prompt from December 1-24, but it's not required to use it, and ficlets as well as drabbles are welcome, in any fandom. beren_writes mods ![[info]](http://stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) adventdrabbles at LJ, although doesn't do the prompts.
Less than 2 weeks until 3fan_holidays ficlets are due, and I put up the header template post for that today. And hd_holidays starts posting Tuesday, as will daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas, and I believe also happy_trekmas. Whew - those are just the ones I'm participating in, too, and there are plenty of other fests kicking off shortly as well. |
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| FIC: In Darkness and Regret (FFIV) |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|05:47 pm] |
Title: In Darkness and Regret
Author: Rushlight
Fandom: Final Fantasy IV
Pairing: Cecil/Kain
Spoilers: for pretty much the entire game
Summary: Being honest with yourself is the first step toward true happiness, but that doesn't necessarily mean you can get there from here.
Author's Notes: I just recently finished playing FFIV on the DS, and loved it. This little scene popped into my head as I was playing, and while I tried to resist I couldn't help writing it down.
( In Darkness and Regret )
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| Argh! |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|05:56 pm] |
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Damn Swap fic--every time I think I'm making progress, I get stuck. *kicks fic* |
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| The Appeal of Books |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|06:09 pm] |
Title: The Appeal of Books
Author: alisanne
Word Count: 100
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for snarry100's prompt #190: Flourish and Blotts
Warning(s): None that I am aware of.
A/N: Books can be quite arousing.
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
The Appeal of Books |
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| Evanna Lynch Brings Harry Potter Holiday Magic to Irish Television Audience |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|06:18 pm] |
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http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2009/11/28/evanna-lynch-brings-harry-potter-holiday-magic-to-irish-television-audience It was a very Harry holiday for lucky members of an Irish television show last night as actress Evanna Lynch (Luna) was a guest on the RTE Late Late Show. Evanna presented the entire audience with gift baskets full of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVDs, books, wands and more. You can see Evanna on the show here at an hour and 39 minutes into the program. During the brief appearance, E... |
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| Sky News Interviews Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|05:37 pm] |
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http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2009/11/28/sky-news-interviews-dan-radcliffe-and-rupert-grint Many readers owled to say UK Channel Sky News aired this new video interview today with actors Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint from the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. During the interview, Dan says that filming of late has been quite busy and he caught a cold after a sequence where he "was lying in a pool of mud and dust and smoke and it irritated my throat and I developed a cold.... |
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| The Appeal of Books |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|04:16 pm] |
Title: The Appeal of Books
Author: alisanne
Word Count: 100
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for snarry100's prompt #190: Flourish and Blotts
Warning(s): None that I am aware of.
A/N: Books can be quite arousing.
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
The Appeal of Books |
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| Drabble: The Appeal of Books |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|04:04 pm] |
Title: The Appeal of Books
Author: alisanne
Word Count: 100
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for snarry100's prompt #190: Flourish and Blotts
Warning(s): None that I am aware of.
A/N: Books can be quite arousing.
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
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| Don't eat while reading this. Eeesh. |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|12:52 pm] |
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By the way, hearkening back to my earlier post--this doesn't spoil anything, since you can see on the Yuletide list of requested fandoms that no one asked for it--I did not get assigned to write for Richard Adams's The Plague Dogs. I decided, when I accidentally included it in the list, that rather than redo my list I'd just go read the book once and for all, even before the assignments came out, so I got it from the library.
I got through Ulysses easier than this. This is...guys, I have written some interesting metaphors myself in my time, some of them admittedly more purple than should be seen outside of crackfic, but this takes them all:
...Rowf's rump slid suddenly forward as smoothly as a turd from a healthy anus...
I can't even facepalm. It's too squicky. |
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| In which Lyv is a needy, needy thing... |
[Nov. 28th, 2009|12:03 pm] |
...errr. Anyone enjoying the holiday weekend enough to want to do some beta work for me? You need a break from eggnog and Christmas shopping, riiight? *puppy dog eyes*
These are the things wot I might need a teensy bit of help with:
1. a Kirk/Spock
2. a Remus/Sirius
3. a Sheldon/Leonard
Umm, so these are all for fests, except #3, so I can't give tons of details, but they're like, not at all scary, really. Nothing terribly squicky or sad or scary or anything. I can e-mail you details if you wants them.
Also, there is something that I am midway through writing (well. Not midway. but started, at least) and could use some cheerleading help on. If anyone is extra specially helpful, and wants to have capslocky chat conversations with me. Because capslock is love, and you know, I just need someone to help me focus on ficcage instead of pumpkin cheesecake.
Pleeeeeease? I will <3 you forever! |
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