29 June 2010 @ 09:38 am

Welcome to my corner of the web..... make yourself at home...

Most of this journal is currently friends only, but drop me a line or add me, and I'm more than likely to friend you back. I use this journal mainly to post my fics , keep in touch with friends and to inform the world of my impending move to Canada....

Some posts I will make accesible to all, but my fics are most definitely friends locked....

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31 July 2009 @ 10:34 am

I'm still alive

I know, I know, it's been rather a long while...

I honestly haven't a clue how that happened. One minute I was online pretty much 24/7 (thank you, insomnia) and the next...well...I wasn't.

I think the fact that I am no longer writing has been an influence, although a fic I co-wrote should be coming out at some point. It is currently being beta-d but at least it's finished! Quite an achievement for me, really.

So, what's happened since my last post....Well, my personal life has been rocky but it seems to have stabilised again (Thank you, Mr Therapist), Toronto is still fantastic (no more snow, just glorious sunshine!!), I saw Brad and Colin live (they were great), met up with some LJ friends in real life (loved it!) and have started to seriously hunt for a job.

I know I neglected you all but..(and in no particular order...).

astarael02 I take it you are back in the UK and loving it? :-) I have thought of you often, even if I haven't commented on any LJ entries of yours (you're in good company though, because I neglected the world and his mother!)

annabel1984 Hope you're feeling better and that work isn't too much of a pain.

iamcrazyodo you too are on my list of neglectees....and I am sooooo sorry! Especially because you are the one through whom I discovered my love for a new fandom (J/J all the way!!) It doesn't mean that I'm no longer interested in WL, of course, I just have more loving to indulge in :-) Thank you *so* much!

pdglyph I have been missing you muchly :-) It sounds like you're in a terrific place judging by the last entry on your LJ :-) Not to influence you unduly but...I always liked the name capt'n :D

and for those of you I haven't mentioned, I do think of you, obviously :-)

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16 November 2008 @ 07:55 pm

Santa Claus Parade!!

No, I'm not kidding :D Today was the annual Santa Claus Parade here in Toronto. And I went to see it :D It was fantaaaaaaastic ! There were brilliant floats, amazing bands and....it *snowed*! I am not joking....It was a blizzard. I was utterly frozen but had *such* a great time! And the best part, I got to see Santa at the end...<sigh> I am *such* a child! :-) We went to Bloor Street West to watch the parade because it's only a few subway stops from where we live *and* one of our favourite breakfast places is there :-) We actually started our day at our favourite cafe with free re-fills of excellent coffee, a scrumptious stuffed omelette, complimented with a toasted bagel and fruit. Afterwards we went to the candy store, bought our favourite badness and then we found a spot from which to watch the parade pass by :-)

The Star (big newspaper here in TO) had posted some tips for a successful parade. They included:

1. get there early, 2 to 3 hours in advance (30 minutes in our case)
2. bring blankets, sleeping bags and chairs ( one hat...between the two of us...)

etc etc.... we were woefully underprepared when the snow hit but who cares about the odd bit of frostbite! :D We went for more coffee afterwards which soon sorted us out. I love Toronto...I *really* do :D

Current Mood:

giddy

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09 November 2008 @ 07:41 pm

aaaaand I'm back!

OK....so...I've had my extended break away from LJ, the net, yahoo messenger and such and I feel I am ready to come back. I am still an insecure, wretched human being but you know what, fuck it, that's just me. I can't help it. I know I need to stop worrying so much about what others think and just get on with my life and I will try. If, however, I have the occasional relapse, I trust someone (you know who you are!) will beat me over the head and make me say the mantra :D I owe you. You are the reason I am back. So, thank you :D I just needed some time to mull things over :-)

Over the next few days, I plan to 'unlock' my LJ again, maybe post some old fics and generally get involved again. Thank you so much to all of you who left me messages in the time I was on hiatus. It was much appreciated.

Hugs to you all!

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12 October 2008 @ 11:46 am

Thanksgiving

Not much to report but I thought I'd share my ideas for a thanksgiving meal.... This will be my first foray into cooking a thanksgiving dinner and I have to say, I'm excited about it! We don't celebrate it in the UK and as such, I am more accustomed to making either a Sunday Lunch (Roast beef, Roast potatoes, honey glazed carrots and parsnips etc..) or a full on Christmas dinner (Nutroast, Turkey, brussels sprouts with an orange and hazelnut butter, red cabbage with apple and port...you get my drift...).
I want to stick to a fairly traditional Thanksgiving meal, and i wouldn't mind if all you thanksgiving veterans could steer me in the right direction....Okay, here goes....

Turkey (I'm a vegetarian but I live with a meat eater so no turkey is not an option :D I still need an idea for a veggie option though....I have some nutroast left from a batch I made previously and I'm thinking I'll have that)
Pumpkin and mushroom stuffing
Yam casserole (with a pecan crust, baked in the oven)
sauteed green beans with almond slivers (and bacon for the meat eater)
carrots
Creamy mashed potatoes (or homity pie which is mashed potato with sour cream, petit pois, onion, garlic baked in the oven with a cheesy crust)
Freshly made cranberry sauce
pumpkin cheesecake in a gingersnap crust

what do you think? any good? Any hints on a better menu? Please?

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21 September 2008 @ 09:06 pm

Friends list revamp....

ok.....here goes....I've been looking at my friends list and you know what, I think it needs a revamp :-) I have people on my flist who kicked me off theirs, people who don't seem too interested in what I'm doing (which is fine, honestly, we are all busy people and I can completely understand if you're not that fussed about my rambling :-) and just generally people who I haven't spoken to in, well, ages and ages....so...
I figured I need a clean up of my list.....If you find yourself inadvertently kicked off, but really want to be on, obviously, drop me a line and you will be added back but for the moment, I just don't see any point in cluttering up your LJs with my inane babbling :-)

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03 July 2008 @ 08:29 pm

(no subject)

I got tagged by the lovely

sungreen70</lj> and my answers are under the cut....

In turn, it gives me great pleasure to tag

pdglyph</lj>,

annabel1984</lj>,

athenamsp</lj>,

astarael02</lj>,

vanillasky2008</lj>,

jo_vri</lj>,

idmv84</lj>, and

mizzmeow</lj>

( answers this way.... )

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13 June 2008 @ 08:15 pm

Meme from Sess

My five questions, courtesy of Sess :-) You might be right my dear, it's like watching a tennis match! :

( Questions from Sess )

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13 June 2008 @ 07:12 am

meme time

My first Meme as well! Can't help but feel a little overwhelmed with emotion ;-)

My questions came from Ktnflag who added me as a friend, so I friended her back. Then the Meme thing came up and I thought "What an excellent way to get to know each other!" So I left a comment to that effect...Here are her 5 questions. Leave a comment and I shall ask you 5!

( We have ways of making you talk.... )

Those were mine, leave a comment and you shall be questioned too :-)

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21 January 2008 @ 11:39 pm

Hm....scarily accurate

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Your Score: 8 - the Asserter

Thanks for taking the test !

you chose AY - your Enneagram type is EIGHT (aka "The Challenger").

"I must be strong"

Asserters are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.

How to Get Along with Me

Stand up for yourself... and me.
Be confident, strong, and direct.
Don't gossip about me or betray my trust.
Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side.
Give me space to be alone.
Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me.
I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack.
When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am.

What I Like About Being a EIGHT

being independent and self-reliant
being able to take charge and meet challenges head on
being courageous, straightforward, and honest
getting all the enjoyment I can out of life
supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me
upholding just causes

What's Hard About Being a EIGHT

overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to
being restless and impatient with others' incompetence
sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it
never forgetting injuries or injustices
putting too much pressure on myself
getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right

EIGHTs as Children Often

are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit
are sometimes loners
seize control so they won't be controlled
fugure out others' weaknesses
attack verbally or physically when provoked
take charge in the family because they perceive themselves asthe strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings

EIGHTs as Parents

are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted
are sometimes overprotective
can be demanding, controlling, and rigid

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Your Score: 8 - the Asserter

Thanks for taking the test !

"I must be strong"

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