If we could see beyond the shore

Dear Yuletide Author,

This is my first time doing Yuletide I have been led to believe that leaving a post explaining some of my likes is expected. Or encouraged. Or something.

So! First off, thank you so much for whatever it is that you write for me. I am ultimately easy to please. Anything you write, I'll be happy with!

However, if you are interested in more details, I am happy to oblige (I will admit, I enjoy talking about myself quite a bit!). ( This might get a little long? )

So, there you have it, Yuletide Writer! I hope this post is helpful - I'll be sticking it to the top of my journal for easy finding, should you need to come back to it.

Thank you again! I'm looking forward to whatever you write and I already know I will love it. <3333

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GOD FINALLY. This was suppose to happen on the 15th! But instead, I sit on 40k for six or seven days idek and THEN write 10,000 words in two days and I, I don't know. I just don't know.

This story is so not over but jeez. At least I officially won NaNo, anyway. Second time EVAR, yes!

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What I'm really enjoying about AO3 is that so far, the quality of work is great. I like clicking on a link and getting an awesome fic! THIS IS ENJOYABLE TO ME.

Also, hello, hello, I am your friendly Junjou Romantica and Hellboy (movie-verse) tag wrangler. UHM. I have no idea, okay, I blame renay okay. If you would like to know what fandoms need wranglers, see this list!. :3

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I got my Yuletide assignment. \0/ and also OMFHDSJKDHSDSHDS

I AM EXCITED

Unfortunately, I didn't get any NaNoWriMo writing done yesterday. This is what happens! I'll have to write double as much today! I WAS SUPPOSE TO HIT 50K, DAMN IT.

The Archive of Our Own is in Open Beta! Learn more about it here. I'm Nan over there but I've yet to upload anything. I am keeping standards here, which means that I'm only uploading crap I'm actually proud of. There, uh, there really isn't that much that I like! D: I must fix this!

There was something else I wanted to talk about but, uh. Memory, memory.

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Halfway point, yes! I'm so happy with how things are going! :D

Also, I've not actually said anything about what I'm writing about. So!

I'm writing a horror story called The Unwilling Summon (I would say that's the working title but I've managed to get pretty attached to it, no matter how cheesy it is!). It's about this boy, Josh Walkens (seventeen) who has seen hallucinations and things all his life. After the suicidal death of his father, however, those visions get more intense. He and his mother decide to move to a small town in Virginia called High Point. Each step in the journey, however, the visions get worse and Josh realizes that he's going exactly where they want him to go.

dun dun DUUUUUUN.

So yes. This is horror but it's also YA with a dash of romance (I had no intentions of adding that romance in but damn it, Josh and Kevin insisted). So far things are going pretty well, though there are some problems - Josh, as a protagonist, goes back and forth between Mr. Sarcastic Guy and Mr. Shy Guy and I can't decide how I really want him to be; the road trip is a little redundant, however there are some pretty good scenes in; I have no idea how I am at building up tension and suspense. These are issues for December though! For now, I'm pretty pleased with how it's going and I'm hoping I can hit 30,000 tomorrow. I hope, I hope, I hope!

And for those of you who totally don't care about NaNo, Signups for Yuletide are a go! Are you ready? I SURE AM.

And for those of you who totally don't care about NaNo or Yuletide...I'm sorry. I got nothing. :(

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\o/ Except none of that was actually written today. Yep, I totally slacked off and watched Paranormal Activity instead. Go, me! Oh well. I'm off tomorrow so I guess I can just play catch up with my word count then.

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So my boss got bitched out today by our DM on my behalf. Because even though I'm suppose to be spending 35 hours a week in my department, I've only been getting 32-33 hours a week and two-three days are spent on register, which means that my back room is not in the shape it should be.

And we got a truck today and I had four buggies of stuff outside my apparel room and DM shows up and says "What's all this?! D: D: D:" Dude, we just had a massive truck, you stupid fucktard, this is my freight. You know. The shit that I've got to get out, even though you want me to get all of the fall/winter shit clearance that's packed up?

I am displeased, guys. VERY DISPLEASED. I've got 40 hours next week (because this is how it goes: payroll is cut back again. And again, and again. We get behind. DM shows up and is unhappy. Gives us better payroll for a couple of weeks. Then payroll is cut again. I think you get it). Unfortunately, on Saturday (HALLOWEEEEEN~) I have to work 8-5. I was going to dress up but, uh, guess not. My costume is too hot to wear and work for that long. :(

However, NaNoWriMo starts in a couple of days and I'm feeling ALRIGHT.

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SO. I'm actually going to participate in Yuletide this year (first time and I'm scared!). Fandom nominations are up and I nominated Here is Greenwood, Hellboy (movie), Zombieland, Let Dai, Spirited Away, and Petshop of Horrors. A nice mixture, I feel, and FUCK YEAH, ZOMBIELAND.

Also, the NaNoWriMo site is up! My profile is here - if you're doing NaNo this year, add me to your buddy list!

Speaking of which, I had a story planned out and then strongmekachan told me about this story she read when she was a kid and then that gave me an insta-bunny and now? My genre has switched from fantasy to horror. FUNNY, THAT.

I finally bought a stylus for my tablet. It should get here tomorrow OMG YAY.

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I just got back from watching Zombieland.

( MAJOR spoilage ahead )

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OH! I haven't posted these yet! The three drabbles I submitted for atla_thelibrary's first contest. Oooh yeah. <3

( Character: Zuko, Rating: G )

( Characters: Aang, Katara, Rating: PG for character death )

( Characters: Jet/Zuko, Rating: PG )

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Snagged from ifyouweremine!

( Video game quiz and link below! )




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I'm dead I'm dead I'm dead

I died and am dead.

Tomorrow got longer than what I thought it would be. Instead of 8-4, it's now 8-'whenever everything is finished but no sooner than 6'.

D:

I SWEAR I will stop talking about work soon. Especially since atlaland is being so damn fun.

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FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUU

So I get a call tonight from newest ops manager asking me if I can come in at noon tomorrow and 8am on Thursday.

D:

So I'm working 12-9pm tomorrow and 8-4 Thursday. With Thursday being truck day. RAAAAH I HATE NIGHT SHIFT AND THEN HAVING TO COME RIGHT BACK AROUND TO WORK MORNING.

My check will be awesome though (we never get 40 hours a week, I usually get around 34 - this week I'll be getting 38). Just have to keep that in mind.

*fistpump!*

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The Great A-Z Multifandom Drabbling Meme!
This is how it works:

1. Pick a letter.
2. Pick a prompt that starts with that letter (ex. K is for Keyhole).
3. Pick a fandom and a character/pairing (I reserve the right to say no! If you're unsure of what I'll write, just ask).

( My List )

Guys, I know I'm terrible at these. BUT I'M DOING IT ANYWAY. Also, this is posted on three f-lists but I'm only doing one list - first come, first serve. XD

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Name a fandom and I will tell you:

+ OTP
+ Runner-up
+ Honorable mention(s)
+ Crack pairing(s)
+ Ship everyone else seems to like, but I don't

Basically, any fandom I have ever talked about is game. :D

Edit: I realized, while doing this, that I will happily break up my OTPs if I need to use one character for my honorary, runner up, and crack pairings. XD




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