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Girl #1: How's your diet going?
Girl #2: Really good. I've been working out like crazy and I haven't had any water like all day.
Girl #1: Good for you. Water's like soooooooooo heavy.

--Butler Library, Columbia University

Overheard by: branbran

I have a disgusting urge to sit around and watch the ant traps I set up in the kitchen.

I should prob be a good girl and call Sam.

Hi there! This month is a light one for steamy wares at Sihaya Designs, as I instead have been diligently working on a series of intent necklaces using oils, herbs, and botanicals. Nevertheless, I have one necklace to offer you-- The TimeKeeper's Daughter: The Way Home II.

The Timekeeper's Daughter-- The Way Home II

Every so often she would wear his key about her neck; the worn brass bore the marks of her fingerprints and the warmth of her skin. Acquaintances reckoned it odd and speculated in the salons-- what could it be? An inheritance? The key to an attic filled with riches? A relic? Such an odd girl, but so pretty-- cheeks like roses and eyes that gleamed topaz like jewels.

In truth, the key was more fantastical than anyone could ever suspect. The life of a Timekeeper is not easy. She wore the key for one simple reason-- so that no matter where she was in time or place, she could find her way home.

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This necklace features an antiqued brass key hung with a curio bottle, a tiny key, brass findings, and fire-polished glass rounds. It measures 20."

Warmly,
Christina

1d22h, with no wings yet. Clicks, please? Thanks!

I really should do something productive.

After my doctor's appointment, I will actually be going over to Alex's house to drink honey wine.

Hello! This is Fanny from fma_smutbytes , your local audio fic community. I am here today to ask for donations of a sort--but not the monetary sort!

We have had some people post their recorded fics on our community and enjoyed them greatly! However, a few people told me that the reason they weren't recording fics was that they either were not fic writers, or were too embarrassed to record their own fic.

Therefore (and really I was going to do this anyway), I want to ask for fic "donations"--in other words, for you to give your permission to have your fic recorded by someone. Help spread the FMA audio love!

We have a wonderful, active, generous fandom (FMA kinkmeme, anyone? XD). Help contribute!

I will get the ball rolling by donating two of my own fics, one het and one yaoi. ^_^ 

1. The Ache of Futility (Ed-->Roy)
2.Degrees of Equivalence (EdXRiza, RoyXRiza)
(If there is another one of my fics you would like to record, just ask! <3)

Comment on this post with the name of your fic (a link would be appreciated), and I will put it on the list as well!

Thank you very much!

Remember that the community welcomes people of all experience and ability levels! We'd love to have your recording! Come on over and join the fun!

E! Online adds more ( to the spoilers in the previous post. )

Michael Ausiello reports ( on Supernatural spoilers. )

Life's a bitch and so am I.

Ok this is not realy steampunk, more dieselpunk perhaps certain folk would say.
I thought I would post it none the less.

It's a piece I am working on for a contest. I wanted to create somthing envoked by the likes of Rocketeer. This is the result. She used to have a jet pack but I ditched it as it was messing the comp up.

This is my first post, and so I feel mildly ridiculous even asking all you strangers out there. But whats the worst that can happen, right?
Right.
So. I am new to the steampunk thing, and sorting out my outfit. As many of the victorian/edwardian fashion needed waiflike figures, Im pretty SOL. Im not big, but am certainly not boy like in my build. I LOVE corsets, and have several. However, they are all mideval in style, and Im not sure how to convert them to Steamyness. While in the mall the other day, I fell in love with this, sorta.
Now, as a rule, I dislike Fredricks corsets. They arent super quality, but the LARP Im jumping into is only a couple of sessions. And it comes in NEON yellow and green.
Is something wrong with me for wanting to work this in to a costume? Do you guys think I could make it work somehow? Im thinking black riding pants or bloomeresque pants, knee high combat boots, and, uh, some other stuff. Likely going for a slightly haughty librarian/academic look.

please, dont judge me! :)

Input for the newbie welcome, seriously.

Both sillypizzagirl and I are all excited about going to go see Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince tomorrow at 9am so I'll probably be late in posting tomorrow due to the length of the move and then how long it takes us to get back home via the bus. It's supposed to be over 100 degrees F out so hopefully we can get back home before it gets too hot. Please send alt. thoughts for sillypizzagirl's black egg. Thanks! Also, don't forget dragonspam_er for when your babies are down to 3 days or less and dragon_er for when your babies have less than 2 days left. Thank you for your clicks and views.

( Here there be dragons )

I really like the driving instructor in this movie; he seems like a genuinely nice guy.

Hey, Friday Night Lights, I love you. To bits. I love the character Tim Riggins so much I seriously wish he was real. And now (I know I'm so late to the fandom) I finally got my hands on Season 2. But please...

( cut in case someone joins the fandom even later than I did )

Busy week is busy

( Four Eggs )

Dragons are flouncy, pouncy and bouncy, marvelous, Fun, fun, fun

Click-sneaking around

Dear KHFanfic writers,
           It seems you need a little reminder. Organization XIII are NOBODIES. This means that they have no hearts. They have no emotions. Smutt is allowed, but love is a nada. Hearts do not exist as anything other than a goal. No one in the Organization will eveer say, "I <3 you!" It simply will not happen.
                    Thank you for your time.
 

Author: Irisri
Title: Worthy
Rating: PG-13
Summary: I can hear the blood pumping into my head, my heartbeat loud, and hands sweaty from news.
ORIGINAL FIC
Claimers: This is my original writings. Hope you enjoy :D

Worthy


Author: Irisri
Title: Her Betrayal
Rating: PG-13
Summary: He stood, watching her, simmering in his own anger.
Pairing: Draco/Pansy
Words: 702
Warnings: Could be considered AU (but for broad-minded people, it wouldn’t be), infidelity
Disclaimer: JKR owns all.


Her Betrayal


Author: Irisri
Title: The Blame Game
Summary: Her words were still on the mirror, in bright red lipstick.
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Character Death, AU
Pairing: Draco/Hermione
Prompt: My Choice – Spirit (dhr100)
Prompts Completed: 43/100
Words:625
Disclaimer: I own nothing.


The Blame Game



Author: Irisri
Title: Heart and Instinct
Rating: PG
Summary: When your heart tells you to do something, you do it. Most of the time.
Pairing: Draco/Hermione
Prompt: Heart (lions_serpents
Prompts Complete: 27/50
Warnings: AU, First Paragraph mayhem… it’s kinda… off, I think
Words: 604
Disclaimers: JKR owns all.


Heart and Instinct




Author: Irisri
Title: Moments
Rating: G
Summary: Sometimes it can be tasted, and the taste varies with person.
Pairing: Draco/Hermione
Prompt: Words (lions_serpents)
Prompts Completed: 28/50
Warnings: Character Death, Disregard for epilogue
Words: 285
Disclaimer: JKR owns all.


Moments

Intellectualism for its own sake is asinine and dull.

I think I'm gonna go out and get stuff to frost my cake, seeing as it's sitting there looking all sad and unfrosted, even though I'm way too full to actually want to eat cake now.