urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2 valis2 valis2 2008-03-20T21:05:19Z urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:339836 2008-03-20T17:07:18Z 2008-03-20T21:05:19Z I've updated my journal today--I very much hope you all won't be bombarded with entries. I tried backdating everything, but last time it went a little haywire. So apologies if you're spammed by me!<br /><br /><b>ETA:</b> I think I've fixed it. However, if you see any strange entries--er, old entries that seem out of place, please drop me a comment! Thanks. urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:291364 2007-08-10T03:20:16Z 2007-08-10T03:20:16Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#996611">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='kakiphony' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://kakiphony.insanejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://kakiphony.insanejournal.com/'><b>kakiphony</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to a wonderful person! I'm so glad that I met you. You're an interesting LJer, and a great person. *hugs* I hope your day is wonderful! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:285319 2007-08-10T03:19:50Z 2007-08-10T03:19:50Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#AA9911">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='glockgal' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://glockgal.insanejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://glockgal.insanejournal.com/'><b>glockgal</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to an absolutely amazing artist! I'm so happy to have met you. Your work is so fantastic, and you are such a lively, hilarious, humble, phenomenal person! You're such a wonderful part of the HP fandom experience. Your artwork is terrific, and you're just so sweet! *hugs* I hope your day is great! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:253301 2007-08-10T03:17:01Z 2007-08-10T03:17:01Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#II7766">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='caladan_dd' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=caladan_dd'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=caladan_dd'><b>caladan_dd</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to an incredible artist! Your work is absolutely amazing, some of the most beautiful fanart I've seen. And you're such a nice, sweet person! *hugs* I hope your day is great! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:251711 2007-08-10T03:16:55Z 2007-08-10T03:16:55Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#44JJ88">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='eloisasnape' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=eloisasnape'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=eloisasnape'><b>eloisasnape</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />I miss you, where ever you are in RL right now. urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:237472 2007-08-10T03:16:02Z 2007-08-10T03:16:02Z <span class='ljuser' lj:user='aubrem' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://aubrem.insanejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://aubrem.insanejournal.com/'><b>aubrem</b></a></span> has sent me some mistletoe as well! My goodness! I am awash in splendiferous things. *hugs* Thank you so much, lovely aubrem! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:235938 2007-08-10T03:15:57Z 2007-08-10T03:15:57Z My snupin gift fic has been posted. There's no summary, but I think it's taken from this prompt I gave: <i>Severus is hunting for horcruxes on Voldemort's orders, and the trail leads him to Remus. Angst and troubles ensue, with both men realizing they harbor feelings for each other.</i> It's called <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/lupin_snape/926949.html">Erstwhile Expectations</a> if you're interested. Hooray for snupin santa! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:234171 2007-08-10T03:15:52Z 2007-08-10T03:15:52Z If you have a moment, can you go back to <a href="http://valis2.livejournal.com/238533.html">this entry</a> and vote if you're so inclined? It's a question about how to set up a comm for reading a chaptered fic. I have two choices for how to set up the links, and so far it's tied. urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:229929 2007-08-10T03:15:38Z 2007-08-10T03:15:38Z <span class='ljuser' lj:user='khames' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=khames'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=khames'><b>khames</b></a></span>! If you're out there!<br /><br /><b><font size="+2"><font color="#AA2233">HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! </font></font></b><br /><br />*hugs* I hope your day is great! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:228719 2007-08-10T03:15:25Z 2007-08-10T03:15:25Z I'm trying to put together the Long Trip of Doom. This is the worst part...trying to get it all worked out logistically. Last time I did not leave myself enough time, and I ended up making three horrible drives during it. I'm working on it from a different angle this time. I'm going to increase the time I spend in bigger areas like Los Angeles and San Francisco and Portland, and try to minimize time I spend in other areas, if possible. Still, the miles are there, and I'll have to drive them, regardless. But I'm going to try to give myself a little more leeway.<br /><br />The only problem is Easter. I really don't want to do a trunk show on Easter weekend for obvious weekends. But I'll be smack dab in the middle of LA, CA that weekend, and I'm really trying to figure out what to do. Maybe I'll just hang out.<br /><br /><span class='ljuser' lj:user='subrosax' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=subrosax'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=subrosax'><b>subrosax</b></a></span>, are you up for an Easter weekend full of fun and frolic? heh. urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:226028 2007-08-10T03:15:13Z 2007-08-10T03:15:13Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#0099AA">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='kleio_the_muse' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=kleio_the_muse'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=kleio_the_muse'><b>kleio_the_muse</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to a great writer! I'm so happy to have met in LJ-land, though I wish you were around more often! *hugs* I hope your day is great! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:220186 2007-08-10T03:14:40Z 2007-08-10T03:14:40Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#44JJ88">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='bookwench2096' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=bookwench2096'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=bookwench2096'><b>bookwench2096</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to one of my dearest friends! I lurve ya, ya great bastard. *hugs* I miss you, too. We've had some wonderful times together! You always put up with my crazy neuroses, and I'm lucky to have you in my life.<br /><br />I hope you have a terrific day! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:214743 2007-08-10T03:13:49Z 2007-08-10T03:13:49Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#QQ1122">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='bob_the_mighty' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=bob_the_mighty'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=bob_the_mighty'><b>bob_the_mighty</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to a hilarious guy! *hugs* *hugs* *hugs da Bob* *throws radioactive eggs* urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:194851 2007-08-10T03:10:45Z 2007-08-10T03:10:45Z I have been thinking, and I realized that the hg/ss story I mentioned in <a href="http://valis2.livejournal.com/198828.html">the hg/ss ramblings</a> a few days ago might have been a little too identifiable, for reasons I won't get into.<br /><br />First of all, let me mention that it wasn't supposed to be. I try not to mention fics publically unless I am squeeing about them. The whole point of using the fic was to use it as a base to explore hg/ss fics and their plots and foibles in general. I thought that it could stand in for many different fics of its type.<br /><br />This was NOT meant to be a sporking of any kind.<br /><br />Second, the fic really wasn't bad. I know that I didn't mention any positive things in the entry itself, which was a mistake, but I did mention positive aspects in the comments.<br /><br />For example: I thought that the story itself was written well, and I enjoyed reading it. So much so that I actually read nearly every word of the first nineteen chapters. Normally, with fics I am using for a specific purpose, I just skim. I was actually rather intrigued by the plot, and I planned to add it to the h/c list.<br /><br />Snape had several absolutely awesome lines, lines that really resonated.<br /><br />Third, the author definitely, indubitably has talent. I would read more fics if she wrote them, just to see what happens when she moves beyond the few flaws apparent in this fic. We all improve as writers, after all, and we all have to start somewhere.<br /><br />Fourth, judging by the comments, none of the commenters seemed to guess which fic it was. I asked a few people privately, and they all admitted that it could be any one of a dozen fics.<br /><br />Let me sum this up by saying to the author: I'm sorry to have caused you any distress. urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:191801 2007-08-10T03:10:37Z 2007-08-10T03:10:37Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#1155UU">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='bethbethbeth' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://bethbethbeth.insanejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://bethbethbeth.insanejournal.com/'><b>bethbethbeth</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to a terrific writer, and a fascinating LJer! Hope you have a great day! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:171483 2007-08-10T03:09:11Z 2007-08-10T03:09:11Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#44JJ88">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='lush_rimbaud' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=lush_rimbaud'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=lush_rimbaud'><b>lush_rimbaud</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday! May your birthday be filled with poetry and cake. The good kind of both. urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:169563 2007-08-10T03:09:03Z 2007-08-10T03:09:03Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#MM9988">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='scarah2' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=scarah2'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=scarah2'><b>scarah2</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to a hilarious, talented LJer! Your journal is a bright spot, full of wit and amusement. Hope you have a great day! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:162468 2007-08-10T03:08:40Z 2007-08-10T03:08:40Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#LL8866">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='caladan_dd' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=caladan_dd'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=caladan_dd'><b>caladan_dd</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to an INCREDIBLE artist! Your work is so amazing--you are already a fandom classic and it feels like you just got here! I think you are spectacular. And you're sweet, talented, and wonderful to know! *hugs* I hope you have a fantastic day! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:159942 2007-08-10T03:08:29Z 2007-08-10T03:08:29Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#QQ0099">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='undunoops' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://undunoops.insanejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://undunoops.insanejournal.com/'><b>undunoops</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to an incredible artist! I love your work tremendously. I just wish you updated more often...heh. I hope you have a terrific day! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:149858 2007-08-10T03:07:49Z 2007-08-10T03:07:49Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#MM8899">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='mysduende' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=mysduende'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=mysduende'><b>mysduende</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to an awesome LJer! I'm so glad I met you, and your amazing website. :) You are such a unique, amazing person. I hope your birthday is great! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:147974 2007-08-10T03:07:38Z 2007-08-10T03:07:38Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#44JJ88">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='nix___' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://users.insanejournal.com/nix___/profile'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://users.insanejournal.com/nix___/'><b>nix___</b></a></span> and <span class='ljuser' lj:user='nebulaean' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=nebulaean'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=nebulaean'><b>nebulaean</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to two incredible artists! *hugs* *throws confetti* urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:144625 2007-08-10T03:07:26Z 2007-08-10T03:07:26Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#44JJ88">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='morricone1900' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=morricone1900'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=morricone1900'><b>morricone1900</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to a wonderful composer! *throws confetti and cheers* It's definitely interesting to have you on the flist! ;) urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:144224 2007-08-10T03:07:25Z 2007-08-10T03:07:25Z <b><font size="+2"><font color="#44JJ88">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='cruisedirector' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://cruisedirector.insanejournal.com/profile'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://cruisedirector.insanejournal.com/'><b>cruisedirector</b></a></span>!!</font></font></b><br /><br />Happy Birthday to a wonderful writer! I'm so happy to have met you and read your amazing, prolific work. *hugs* I hope your day is great! urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:142390 2007-08-10T03:07:09Z 2007-08-10T03:07:09Z <font color="#44GG88"><font size="+2"><b>HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='chrysantza' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=chrysantza'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=chrysantza'><b>chrysantza</b></a></span>!!!</font></font></b><br /><br />You're a fun, feisty, awesome LJer, and I'm happy to know you! *sends you a Spike* urn:lj:insanejournal.com:atom1:valis2:140014 2007-08-10T03:06:56Z 2007-08-10T03:06:56Z <font size="+2"><font color="#HH8899"><b>HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span class='ljuser' lj:user='kleio_the_muse' style='white-space: nowrap;'><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=kleio_the_muse'><img src='http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif' alt='[info]' width='17' height='17' style='vertical-align: bottom; border: 0;' /></a><a href='http://www.insanejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=kleio_the_muse'><b>kleio_the_muse</b></a></span>!!!!</b></font></font><br /><br />I love your writing and your funky, fabulous spirit. I'm so glad to have met you. Have a wonderful, awesome birthday!