Below are the most recent 18 friends' journal entries.

Friday, November 6th, 2009
the_shoshanna	11:08p	signal boost: online job fair via wintercreek: Social networking working for you: copperbadge is running a job fair/"temp agency" in his comments. If you're looking for work (or will be soon), you can drop a screened comment there now. If you're looking to hire or have possible leads for others, you can respond to the comments when they open in 36 hours. [about 31 hours as I type this --t-s] Anything's worth a shot in this economic climate, right? As for me, I just knocked off work for the day at 11:05 pm. I must do as much tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day, usw. Woot. (I'm still not sorry I went. But I can see sorry from here.) [a Dreamwidth post! | read comments at Dreamwidth | post a comment at Dreamwidth | How to use OpenID] (Comment on this)
swtalmnd	2:05p	Random Stuff is Random Bullet points! I finished the first draft of my long-overdue LLM fic for accioslash, the continuation of Thicker Than Water. Anyone want to beta? It's very very chan and mpreg (knocked-up 11yo Harry ftw). 2 out of 3 Mini-Commission spots got claimed, so unless the 3rd goes today, that'll be the only ones I offer for the holiday season. I've decided not to do Yuletide this year -- someone got my tiny fandom disqualified (if I'd known anyone would bother, I could have easily defended it, but since it didn't occur to me to check it's now too late), and I just don't have the heart to play after that. Which means I only have santas_lap to write this season, and that's it, since I'm also not doing nanowrimo. It hardly feels like the holiday at all! Current Mood: blah Current Music: Ana Ng, They Might Be Giants (11 Comments |Comment on this)
the_shoshanna	12:54p	PSA: six free Mac apps, six days left MacHeist is giving away copies of ShoveBox (info organizer) WriteRoom (writing environment), Twitterific (Twitter app), TinyGrab (screencap & sharing), and Hordes of Orcs (game), plus MarinerWrite (word processor) if enough people download the package. This is legit, not a scam, though you do need to register with the site. Grab 'em if you want 'em! [a Dreamwidth post! | read comments at Dreamwidth | post a comment at Dreamwidth | How to use OpenID] (Comment on this)
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
swtalmnd	4:46p	Art: Family Portrait for lilyseyes (G, HP, commission) Title: Family Portrait Characters: Snape, Harry, and their kids Fandom: Harry Potter Ratings/Warnings: G, None Media: Pen & Copic Markers on paper Notes: Thanks to lilyseyes for all the great images I've drawn for her this year -- this one was definitely a challenge, I hope you're happy with the results! ( A very happy family... ) Current Mood: accomplished Current Music: Blissed, Jesus Jones (14 Comments |Comment on this)
the_shoshanna	12:44p	I'm not sorry I did it but, looking at the deadline of the current job, I'm realizing that I had absolutely no business taking off to Mass. for five days. I'm pretty sure I will be very sorry next week. Yikes. [a Dreamwidth post! | read comments at Dreamwidth | post a comment at Dreamwidth | How to use OpenID] (Comment on this)
the_shoshanna	7:08a	see icon! Eeee, my OTW travel mug arrived while I was traveling! And even though I am no longer traveling, I am drinking coffee out of it, because it is a) shiny; b) new; c) OTW; and d) bigger than my usual morning coffee mug. All of which make me happy (and functional) this morning. I had a fabulous five days away. How wonderful to spend all that time in Mass. with friends (and newly met folks), and none of it in hospitals. [a Dreamwidth post! | read comments at Dreamwidth | post a comment at Dreamwidth | How to use OpenID] (1 Comment |Comment on this)
thete1	12:24a	THANK YOU! OMG, Mystery Fangirl is all paid back and I'm so weebly that I just can't deal. Yes, weebly. So, in thanks for all that you -- and you, and you, and also *you*! -- have done, I'm offering snippets. I'm actually working on four different stories right now and so won't be able to do them immediately, but I promise to try. Rules: DC or Malazan Book of the Fallen. I might be able to manage a Buffyish thing here or a Marvelish thing there, but odds are waaaaay low on that. You can pick one of my icons, or give me a three- or four-word prompt, or two or three character names, or whatever you'd like. Note: I'm about to add a Roy icon to the mix, so keep that in mind. :D No, you don't have to have contributed to ask for a snippet, but if you *did* contribute, I really hope you *will* ask, even if it turns out I can't manage it. *hugs you ALL* From Mystery Fangirl: "I only hope that you all feel like incredibly, wonderfully, extraordinarily kind and virtuous people because that's what you are. None of you had a reason to help me but you did. I will always be grateful." Current Mood: full Current Music: Sufjan Stevens: "Dear Mr. Supercomputer" (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
swtalmnd	3:37p	ART: Snarry doodle (mini-commission, G) I never got around to posting the last of the previous batch of mini-commissions, the romantic Snape/Harry kiss that dementordelta ordered for gaycrow. Bad me! I was waiting until it winged its way to its intended recipient, and then, um. Yeah. I just fail. Aaanyway, let me distract you with Snape and Harry kissing! ( Smoochies! ) I opened another small round of mini-commissions yesterday, so go here if you want one of your own! Current Mood: piglet-y Current Music: Heroes, David Bowie (10 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
swtalmnd	2:13p	Holiday Mini-Commissions Sale #1 I've finally finished the very last of my regular commissions (to be posted later), so it's time to open up my very first holiday Mini-Commissions sale. My regular commissions are closed now, so if you want art for the holidays, this is it! My goal for these is to draw them this weekend and mail them next week (or whenever the check arrives, for those who are anti-Paypal). Mini-Commissions:  3  1 spot open! 1. One to two characters, generally speaking (some threesomes may be allowable if you sweet-talk me). 2. No background, or simple things -- ask if you've got an idea and want to know if it fits! 3. 5x7, mailed to you with a HP-themed thank-you card. 4. Paypal to swtalmnd (at) gmail OR email me there for my mailing addy if you want to send a check. 5. If you want a gift for someone, then you can comment here to save your spot and we'll talk via email. You'll still get a thank-you card, even! Color - $40 B&W - $20 International - add $1 for postage If these spots fill, I'll reopen next week when they're drawn and posted, and continue doing so until interest wanes and the spots stop filling. If you have questions, concerns, or commentary, then comment away! Previous mini-commissions and art in that style, for your perusal: http://swtalmnd.insanejournal.com/267648.html http://swtalmnd.insanejournal.com/264781.html http://swtalmnd.insanejournal.com/265628.html Current Mood: artistic Current Music: Shut Up And Dance, Aerosmith (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
thete1	9:30p	Help? More than a year ago, my computer was hit with several thousand virus files at once. I still don't know how that happened, but the upshot was that, even after reformatting my computer, nothing worked. It forgot it had a sound card and would crash every couple of hours no matter what I did or didn't do. The sheer number of times I lost parts of stories... well, that's enough of that. I salvaged what I could from the machine and went begging. And one particular fan stepped up and helped me out. I can't share her name -- she really wants to stay private -- but she went out of her way to find me a new computer. One that *works*. Now she -- we -- need your help. I have the computer and I'm using the ever-loving *hell* out of it, but the fangirl in question is out over four hundred dollars. I'm asking for your help. Even if you can only afford a few dollars, it would be vastly appreciated. I don't know how to thank her for what she did for me, and I don't know how to thank all of you who choose to participate in this. But I'm damned well gonna try and *keep* trying. Thank you. OMG THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Current Mood: hopeful Current Music: Mos Def: "Leavin' On A Jet Plane" (14 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
thete1	9:50p	What I'm working on at the moment. ( The AU sequel to ending #2 of A way so familiar ) ( The one with Roy in the middle. ) I make no promises that I'll finish either of these before I dash back over to orig. fic land -- I really am just *that* scattered, these days -- but I thought I'd just give y'all an update. Happy hauntings! Current Mood: sore Current Music: Outkast: "Call the Law" (Comment on this)
Friday, October 30th, 2009
the_shoshanna	11:20a	more reasons to get a Dreamwidth account! Late last night, two changes were made to the account structure: * All users (not just paid users) can now post by email. * Userpic limits have been upped: free users get 15, paid users 100, and premium paid 250. Note that these beat the pants off what is offered to free LJ accounts. Free IJ accounts have 100 userpics, but cannot post by email. And of course free LJ and IJ accounts have to deal with advertising, and all LJ and IJ users have to face the effect on the site that dependence on advertising implies. There are two days left to buy a Dreamwidth account at the reduced price points; or you can get a shiny upgraded free account at any time! Just ask me, the dw_codesharing community, the LiveJournal: dreamwidth community, or probably anyone else you know on DW for an invite code. [a Dreamwidth post! | read comments at Dreamwidth | post a comment at Dreamwidth | How to use OpenID] (Comment on this)
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
swtalmnd	4:01p	ART: Jack/Daniel for Wyomingnot (Stargate SG-1, G rated) Title: Afternoon Off Characters: Jack/Daniel Fandom: Stargate SG-1 Ratings/Warnings: G, None Media: Pen & Copic Markers on 12"x18" paper Notes: Thanks to wyomingnot for all her patience with me getting this done. It was great to stretch my people-drawing skills! ( A relaxing afternoon indeed... ) Current Mood: overwhelmed Current Music: There's a New Sound, Scooter (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
bethbethbeth	3:54p	SoCal Cat Lovers? cathouse_mary is posting about a hoarding situation - and about 29 cats that will probably be taken away and euthanized by tomorrow if something isn't done. So. If anybody in the SoCal area is reading this and can possibly provide help, click here for more info. (note: passing on the link would be welcome too) This entry was originally posted at http://bethbethbeth.dreamwidth.org/517376.html. | read comments at Dreamwidth. | How to use OpenID (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
the_shoshanna	9:17a	anyone want a Dreamwidth account? Why might you want a Dreamwidth account? Well, you may be interested in the ethos and ideas behind Dreamwidth Studios. You may like its multiple technical and usability improvements over similar sites, its active involvement with its userbase, or its absolute and unrelenting rejection of advertising. You may like the ease with which it lets you crosspost to and manage multiple journals (and its promise to let you read all your flists in one place, on your dreamroll, though that is not yet implemented). You may even have an unholy passion for sheep! There are two ways to create a Dreamwidth account: buy one (for as little as $3 for a month, and you can let it lapse to free status after the month ends and still keep it forever) or create one for free using an invite code. Of course, paid accounts have more goodies attached: this page details the differences between free, paid, and premium paid account levels. If you would like an invite code to create an account for free, I have plenty to give away; just ask! If you prefer not to ask me, there is a codesharing community on Dreamwidth: dw_codesharing, and one on LiveJournal: dreamwidth. If you would like to buy an account and get the extra goodies, note that the we're-in-early-beta discount pricing levels will expire this coming Sunday, November 1! You'll still be able to pay just $3 for a month, but the cost of a year of Paid Account status will increase from $25 to $35, and the cost of a year of Premium Paid Account status will increase from $40 to $50. So if you think you might want to buy a larger chunk of paid time at Dreamwidth, why not create a free account now with a code, spend a few days exploring the system, and still have time to buy at the lower prices before they disappear? [a Dreamwidth post! | read comments at Dreamwidth | post a comment at Dreamwidth | How to use OpenID] (Comment on this)
Monday, October 26th, 2009
the_shoshanna	4:37p	three fannish recs 1. My droll/flist was incoherent with joy about this two weeks ago, and they were ohmygod so right. So if there's anyone out there who knows Supernatural but didn't check out killabeez's stunning vid Little Lion Man then, DO IT NOW. The yearning, the shame and fear and desperation, the parallels she highlights so beautifully, and her perfect perfect timing -- this is my SamnDean this season. Oh, this. 2. On a - ahem -- lighter note, I offer you twentysomething's Merlin Emyrs and the Totally Gay Triwizard Tournament. 3. And another crossover, also Merlin on the one side, but on the other something you would never ever expect but that works ohmygod so perfectly: imperfectcircle's An Ever-Fixed Mark. "Fusion with Ursula le Guin's planet O. In a world with very different marriage rules, a noble wedding and a magical threat still can't make Merlin, Arthur, Gwen and Morgana talk about their feelings." Meanwhile, I have finally found a source for White Collar and gotten my hands on the pilot. Don't know if we'll be able to watch it tonight, though, sigh. [a Dreamwidth post! | read comments at Dreamwidth | post a comment at Dreamwidth | How to use OpenID] (Comment on this)
Sunday, October 25th, 2009
the_shoshanna	8:58a	dreams and other stuff Last night I dreamed (in separate dreams, thank god) about Cesperanza's new son, Sam Winchester's dead girlfriends, and Barack Obama. In my dream he was also a professor at my college, and I was going to ask him for help and advice on confronting a terrible evil -- unrelated to Sam Winchester's dead girlfriends -- because I knew that he would be of immense help both strategically and spiritually. But I wasn't sure whether I should address him as Professor Obama or Doctor Obama, and flailed for a moment before realizing that of course I should be calling him Mr. President. Unrelatedly, so many people are squeeing about White Collar this morning that I think I will have to look it up. It appears to air here a week behind the US broadcasts, so I will *cough* ponder *cough*. Also unrelatedly, our bathroom renovation is finished -- amazingly quickly. They started Tuesday, replaced tub and toilet, tiled all around the tub up to the ceiling, installed new lighting and a ventilation fan, fixed a bunch of plumbing issues and some electrical ones that were discovered en route, and painted that bathroom, the downstairs half-bath, and a huge wall in the dining room (where paint had cracked as a result of the pounding involved in getting the old tub out), and finished up late yesterday afternoon. We can't use the shower until Monday night at least, to give the grout time to fully cure, but it looks beautiful. And a contractor whom I trust and whose work I like is a pearl beyond price OMG. We are having some friends over for waffle brunch today to show it off. (Also because I never get to make waffles for people, dammit.) [a Dreamwidth post! | read comments at Dreamwidth | post a comment at Dreamwidth | How to use OpenID] (Comment on this)
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
bethbethbeth	10:43p	*Internet connection is spotty. *consoling self by watching Top Hat (with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers). *is thrilled that somebody (many somebodies?) had the foresight to nominate White Collar for yuletide before it premiered. That is all... This entry was originally posted at http://bethbethbeth.dreamwidth.org/516864.html. | read comments at Dreamwidth. | How to use OpenID (Comment on this)